This program is designed to draw junior highers into a greater knowledge of Jesus. Throughout the experience, they will enjoy thrilling recreation and be invited to deepen new or existing commitments to Christ.

"I have the wonderful privilege of working with nine eighth grade young men, some of who know Jesus and others who have never seen Jesus at all. For the second year, Forest Home has not disappointed in providing a place where both my students and I can see Jesus in a practical and real way. I had the opportunity to watch as most of my students stopped dating Jesus and choose to be in a committed relationship. I watched my students express emotions like fear, excitement, trust, love, hurt, and sadness, all of which, when rolled together, have given them a stronger relationship with Christ and each other."

"I really had an eye-opening experience at Creekside this year, but really it's all about last year. I am a Jr. Higher and I went to Creekside for the last time this year for my church camp. They really made me feel at home. When the deans and counselors did the Thursday Night Simulation, I just started to sob. Last year was hard. See, we had to go to the different buildings (a.k.a. countries), find the correct church, and support it. Well, I went to the USA first. My team dean, Steven, dressed up like a homeless man. There was a preacher, who was actually one of my church counselors, that was pretending to preach. Steven crawled up to him, and said, "Please sir. I need water. Give me water. Please, I'm begging you, give me water." The preacher just shooed Steven away and said, "You don't deserve water." I was burning mad at him. How could he just say that But the worst part was that Steven decided to die. Just like that. Die. I was heart-broken. This year I was expecting that it would be just like that, but worse. Josh Liverman, the head dean of Creekside, took me aside and said, "I know you had a tough time last year, but it will not be as intense. It will be okay." What the game was about was that there were 5 messiahs, and you would act as a journalist. I cried so hard that night because I didn't get to see Jesus (a.k.a. Billy, another dean). The point that Kate, another dean, made was that I didn't need to see Billy in order to see Jesus. She was so right. During the whole time, I was trying to prove the fake messiahs wrong. I knew that there were verses that said that it was wrong. It's just sad that someone else had to show that to me. The fact of the matter is that I really owe a lot to the deans at Creekside. If any of you deans are reading this right now, YOU ROCK!!!!! You guys seriously impacted me in a radical way. Josh and Caleb, you guys are awesome. You really showed me how to be faithful, but also to have fun. Rock on, bros! Meagan, You were one of my best friends. Best wishes, and long live Yahtzee! All of you were like family. I hope I was the same way with you guys. Miss you! Keep in touch!"

"My son's week there was absolutely awesome! He said it is the best camp ever. At the mother-son a few months ago, he got the Holy Spirit during one of the nights of worship and teaching. Now, he said that everything came "full cycle" for him and his walk with the Lord this last time! He came home more on fire for Jesus than ever. Had lots of fun, loved the huge hamburger, great counselors, and met some nice kids. The time for sharing with his counselors one-on-one, and the fact that his cabin became a close knit group were some of his highlights."

"This year was an amazing year of camp. I think I understood a lot more than the previous years. I realized that I had to stop playing games with Jesus Christ and start a committed relationship. This year I was so excited that I was on the team.... MONOPOLY! Kate and Grant were my deans and Cassidy was my counselor. I came individually, but I felt that I really started my relationship with God, not my religion. I loved it and I feel like Creekside is so great. I found a spot, a spot that I found peace, a calm feeling that is the creek. I loved it and I feel that in that spot on the creek, I found that ultimate feeling of God. Creekside was amazing and is amazing!"

"You all made sure that Christ was the center of everything! Meaning through the games, the music, and the message!"

"This week really gave an opportunity for my campers to be challenged with their identity and allowed them to experience God in a really unique way."

"This summer I got to come to Forest Home summer camp for the second time. I was shown God's love through every staff member at camp. Everyone made you feel like you were family and we are family in Christ. I am grateful for the two years at Creekside, during those two weeks I learned so much. In the beauty of Forest Home you think about how God made everything around you. I loved every part of Creekside and can't wait to come up as a counselor."

"For several weeks before I came to Creekside, I had begun to doubt whether or not God was real. My experience at Creekside helped me realize that He is real and that he loves ME!!!! I am often mean and stubborn towards my family and whenever I thought about it, it made me feel unlovable. But I realized He loves me sooo much... it amazed me. I am definitely coming back to Forest Home next year."

"Last summer I came to Creekside, and it was really fun. I always ran around everywhere with a huge smile on my face, singing (which ended up sounding more like screaming) my favorite Lady Gaga songs, to the point where post people called my "Lady Gaga." I had a really fun time going to the pool, and hanging out with friends, but also in the evening worshiping the one and only God. At church it’s always boring, but at Creekside, it was so much funner. Probably because I was with my friends singing and dancing to the great music but even the message was easy to relate to. I've been coming to Forest Home ever since I was born, and I went to Indian Village, Adventure Mountain, and I've been at Creekside for 2 years already. I went to the Jr. High Winter Camp last year, and I'm hoping to go again. I've grown up in a Christian family who went to church, I went and still go to a private Christian school and I gave my heart to Christ when I was 7 years old. Even with that, I never felt close to God before going to Creekside this last summer. The theme (I.D.) really spoke to me about not letting people change you, or being someone you aren't because you want to be someone's friend. I'm completely 100% myself (sporting my platinum blonde hair, crazy makeup, and my wacky outfits). People have even wanted me to become my friend for it. They say I'm "crazy little Tessa," and that I'm really weird, but they love me for that. I defiantly stand out in crowd in my neon colors. I love Forest Home, and I'll defiantly continue coming for the REST of my life, even when I'm married and have kids. :) I love all the staff and activities!! "

"This week my campers got to see examples of what love looks like. I had a camper commit to Christ and I saw my students reach out to each other in new and surprising ways."