2023 Summer Family Camp: Week 4
About this retreat
Wouldn’t it be great to have a break from cooking meals, cleaning the dishes, and entertaining your tribe? Could you imagine some time away that allowed for quality time with your spouse, spiritual renewal, and bonding time with the whole family? Wish you could get away for a week-long retreat, but you just can’t take the time to plan and coordinate it all?
Forest Home Family Camp strives to be the experience your family needs to reconnect, rediscover, and relax. Best of all, we have it all planned out for you!
In a picturesque mountain setting, your family will be engaged by dynamic speakers to challenge your spiritual walk. Your children will be loved and taught in fun, age-specific programs throughout the day and tenderly cared for in your cabin in the evening by your family’s very own Child Care Assistant. (No, you’re not dreaming! A personal babysitter all week long!) You will finally be able to sit down during dinner to enjoy seventeen hot, delicious meals prepared by our skilled staff and take that much-needed break from the chores. All of the major perks of a Summer Family Retreat are condensed into one spectacular all-inclusive week away at Forest Home.
When we say all-inclusive, we truly mean it. Your stay will be Sunday to Saturday – six whole days! For approximately $200 per day (depending on housing) you will get 3 full meals each day, all the fun activities and programs, daily worship, engaging Bible teaching and enlightening workshops. Guess what – the child care is included in the price too!
Yes, you read that right.
Whether you feel like plunging down the Zip Line or journaling in the chapel, going for a hike or indulging in a milkshake, Forest Home offers a unique blend of experiences for your whole family to make memories that will last a lifetime. Love to swim? We have pools and a lake. Got a competitive streak? Challenge your kids to a round of miniature golf or horseshoes. The possibilities are endless!
A unique feature that distinguishes Forest Home is those all-inclusive rate packages. This really means that you won’t pay extra for meals, meeting space, and recreation. Pay once. Enjoy for a week. Remember for a lifetime.
Speaker: Richard Dahlstrom
Speaker: Jonathan and Melissa Brown
Worship: Justin Unger
Host Pastor: Jason Carson
Speaker: Richard Dahlstrom
Richard is a main pastor of Bethany Community Church in Seattle, a thriving church with more than 3,000 people. Richard teaches at conferences and various Torchbearers Bible Schools all around the world. His book, The Colors of Hope: Becoming People of Mercy, Justice, and Love was awarded by Christianity Today as one of the best books of the year 2011. He has authored two other books including, The Map is not Journey: Faith Renewed While Hiking the Alps and O2: Breathing New Life Into Faith. Richard is a father of three grown-up children, and if he is not teaching or writing he likes climbing, hiking or skiing.
Speaker: Jonathan and Melissa Brown
From the moment they were married in 1992, God has taken special care to teach his truths about marriage and parenting to Jonathan and Melissa Brown. It is with joy that they pass on their knowledge and understanding at every opportunity. Jonathan and Melissa have 7 children plus one African son to whom they are his American parents.
Jonathan and Melissa do not just teach family and relationships, they live family and relationships. Their wisdom flows from their Spirit filled faith and is grounded in the clear teaching of the Word of God. Their insights are transforming and practical. They will leave you empowered and confident.
Worship: Justin Unger
Justin has been committed to the local church for over 17 years as a worship pastor. Passionate about unifying the Body of Christ with the gift of music, he has learned to stand firm amidst the cultural and traditional challenges that many churches face in regards to worship and the Sunday gathering. He is a pastor of pastors and has a heart to disciple, equip and encourage both young and seasoned worship leaders that are called to serve the local church.
Justin serves primarily as the Executive Director with Likewise Worship and also as a Speaker & Consultant for churches that are struggling to bring all generations together in worship.
He is married to his wife Falon, and together they have 4 beautiful children. Visit www.likewiseworship.com to learn more about Justin’s music ministry.
Host Pastor: Jason Carson
Jason Carson is the Senior Pastor of Encounter Church in Mission Viejo, CA. He loves his family more than anything on the planet. Jason and his wife Julie were married in 1998 and have 4 amazing children: Halley, Lucy, Janey, and Shane. Jason was the Youth Pastor at Mission Hills Community Church in Rancho Santa Margarita for 14 years and saw it grow from 11 to 160. After transitioning to adult and family ministry for a couple of years, Jason got the clear call from God to plant a church in his hometown of Mission Viejo in March of 2015. His true passion is shepherding people and caring for them as they encounter a life changing God, and become passionate followers of Christ.
Formerly, Jason was the founding member of The OC Supertones, one of the most popular bands in all of Christian music. While serving in the band, Jason delivered the message of the gospel to over one million people. He has spoken at numerous Harvest Crusades, Billy Graham crusades, Food for the Hungry events, Creation festivals, for the Pope, and at several youth camps. Before the band, Jason worked as a small group leader, teacher, worship leader and youth director at Mission Hills Church in Mission Viejo, CA for 7 years.
Jason graduated with a degree in Pastoral Ministries from Vanguard University in Southern California.
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HOUSING
Note* : All housing is shared for this event.
Cedar Ridge:
Luxurious hotel-style lodging completed in 2018, includes air-conditioning, kitchenettes, room layouts for families of all sizes, cozy common areas, private bathrooms and linens .
New Premium Housing:
The newest and most centrally located cabins in camp with air-conditioning and great amenities. Two furnished bedrooms, one bathroom, mini fridge, a king, twins and bunk beds.
Grace House:
Beautiful two story home in a private location. Premium, furnished housing with full kitchen, common area, and five furnished bedrooms with queen & single beds in each room. Private bathrooms with full linens provided.
Preferred:
Mixture of queen, double, twin, and bunk beds with private bathrooms. Full linens provided.
Standard:
Queen and bunk bed housing with private bathrooms. Bed and bath linens not provided.
RATES
Note* : All Housing is Shared| Age | Standard | Preferred | New Premium Housing | Grace House | Cedar Ridge Studio* | Cedar Ridge 2bd/1ba* | Cedar Ridge 2bd/1ba w/ Living Space* | Cedar Ridge 2bd/2ba w/Living Room Space* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $1,165 | $1,305 | $1,465 | $1,599 | $1,425 | $1,599 | $1,649 | $1,859 |
| 9-17 Years Old | $705 | $759 | $919 | $949 | $855 | $949 | $989 | $1,119 |
| 3-8 Years Old | $565 | $599 | $759 | $769 | $685 | $775 | $789 | $895 |
| 0-2 Years Old | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Payment Guidelines:
* All deposits are non-refundable and due at the time of registration
* All [Cedar Ridge] units have a minimum occupancy requirement of 2-5 guests per room
* A $750 per person upcharge will be added for booking below the minimum in Cedar Ridge
* Cedar Ridge Studio: 2 guests minimum
* Cedar Ridge 2-bedroom, 1-bath: 3-4 guests minimum
* Cedar Ridge 2-bedroom, 1-bath with Living space: 4 guests minimum
* Cedar Ridge 2-bedroom, 2-bath with Living space: 5 guests minimum
* All Premium housing units have a minimum occupancy requirement of 3 guests per room
* A $700 per person upcharge will be added for booking below the minimum for Premium housing
Payment Deadlines:
• All payments made for Summer 2023 are non refundable starting October 1st 2022
• The full balance is due no later than May 1st
• At the discretion of Forest Home, prices are subject to change at any time
• If you are a church or group and have a signed agreement, please refer to your contract for payment guidelines