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Newbies

Mar 23, 2022

It’s always fun to watch the new campers at Royal Family Kids Camp. It seems they’re surprised at every turn. Little Kayla didn’t know what to expect. She met her friendly counselor, Pam, but the young girl seemed very reserved and a bit overwhelmed. After...

Loving Others

Feb 22, 2022

At Onward & Upward weekend retreat a few weeks ago, we all learned about loving others (even our enemies). This stretches us out of our comfort zone and challenges us to love those who don't look like us, act like us, or talk like us. Join us in giving...

Neon Notes

Feb 14, 2022

The gym at camp is dark. Literally. Neon-coated cones lines the floor, neon lights wrap the basketball hoops, and cards with neon writing line all four walls. Balls are wrapped with neon tape, and balloons with neon lights in them are tied to goal posts or...

In this minute … be Strong and Courageous

Jan 18, 2022

It's the first night of camp. In this minute, camper Jackson can't sleep. He tosses and turns in his bunk, his eyes opening wide to peer through the darkness. His room is quiet; the other campers are asleep and breathing evenly. He turns over again,...

Thank You, Lord

Nov 22, 2021

God, we take time to pause and offer our thanks to you. We thank you for the kids and teens that we get to serve, for all of our volunteers who joined us this year, and that we were able to safely hold all of our programs out at Camp Akiva. We ask that we...

Chosen Child of God

Nov 17, 2021

During chapel time this summer, the Bible teacher taught the campers a piece of the theme Bible verse each day. This particular year, it was 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you...