A Place Where Every Child Matters
Founded in 2008 as Royal Family Kids Camp Belvidere, our camp has been a place for children in foster care to create positive memories. In 2021, we evolved into an independent camp—now known as Camp Rock Forward. Our mission is to help children in foster care heal through activities that nurture resilience, build self-confidence, and restore trust. Ultimately, we aim to create positive childhood memories that last a lifetime. Camp Rock Forward is a one-week overnight camp hosted by Belvidere Methodist Church in the Wisconsin Dells area.
A Place Where Every Child Matters
Founded in 2008 as Royal Family Kids Camp Belvidere, our camp has been a place for children in foster care to create positive memories. In 2021, we evolved into an independent camp—now known as Camp Rock Forward. Our mission is to help children in foster care heal through activities that nurture resilience, build self-confidence, and restore trust. Ultimately, we aim to create positive childhood memories that last a lifetime. Camp Rock Forward is a one-week overnight camp hosted by Belvidere Methodist Church in the Wisconsin Dells area.
Our Mission is Simple Yet Powerful
To create positive childhood memories while building self-esteem and confidence.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Staff and Counselors receive trauma informed training and behavior management training. Our staff includes a social worker and two nurses. Each counselor is paired with two campers, ensuring that each camper receives personal attention.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Counselors and staff receive trauma informed training and behavior management training. Our staff includes a social worker and two nurses. Each counselor is paired with two campers, ensuring that each camper receives personal attention.
Exciting Activities & Unforgettable Adventures
Camp launches from the Belvidere Methodist Church, on Monday morning, June 16th.
Camp begins with a hot breakfast and games while waiting for all campers to arrive.
The VIP treatment begins with a coach bus ride to the camp location.
Staff and counselors cheer as the bus arrives. Each camper is announced as they step off the bus and meet their counselors.
Each morning campers enjoy music and stories and large motor activities. Afternoons are spent canoeing and swimming. All camp activities are designed to build self-confidence and teamwork. Campers receive support and encouragement from counselors and staff. Special evening activities include a carnival, scavenger hunt and a variety show.
- Zip Lining
- Rock Climbing
- Canoeing & Swimming
- Arts & Crafts
- Music & Stories
One of the most cherished traditions at Camp is our Everybody’s Birthday Party. Each child is announced as they enter the dining hall to the applause of their peers and counselors. Campers enjoy traditional birthday party games, laughter, and presents. “Happy Birthday” is sung individually to each child.
Each child leaves camp with a camp photo album, documenting their camp adventures. Whether it’s learning to swim, climbing to the top of the rock wall or flying through the air on the zipline, we hope the photos will remind them of a week where they laughed, met kind and gentle adults who care about them, and learned they can do anything.
Counselors and Staff Favorite Memories
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Are you interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more? Contact us today and help us create unforgettable experiences for children who need them most.
"Crate stacking with the campers and watching all of them rock climb outside."
Haji Staff Member