I was recently asked, “What is the purpose of camp, and why is it so important?” Camp is a powerful place. It is a place where we can get away from the normal cadence of everyday life “down the hill”. It is also a place that eliminates so many modern distractions that we find ourselves

Children’s Winter Camp: We had a camper who shared that her mom had died of an overdose about a year ago. She shared with her counselors and our staff member that she was struggling with God being fair and good. After attending the Life’s Unfair breakout group, she was encouraging campers by saying that she found joy

I once heard someone say that the furthest point from home is the first step away from it. You may take that to be a good or a bad thing, but I would like to think of that first step as a new beginning. Often we think the destination as most important with respect to

224 youth and children kicked off 2018 by making a first time decision to follow Jesus during Winter Camp! Moms and sons spent quality time together at this year’s Mother/Son retreat. 5 campers surrendered their lives to Jesus for the first time. Ojai Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp: 60 students engaged the Creator and His creation.

They, whoever they are, say that good things come in small packages. I believe this to be true in so many ways, and as the Program Director of Children’s I see this come alive with every child that walks through our doors at Forest Home. Winter is such a beautiful season, filled with love, laughter,

Winter Camp is Coming! What an exciting time of year; as we enter into a season of “thanksgiving” we could not be more thankful to Jesus! Here at Forest Home, our Program Team has been working tirelessly to plan yet another year of fantastic Winter Camp programming. We are thankful to Him for bringing together

Cedar Ridge Our brand new, hotel suite style lodging is now open. Please pray that the Lord would greatly bless this lodging and that the countless families and individuals will experience the transforming work of Christ in this space. Winter Retreats We can’t wait for guests to join us this winter! From Home for the

It is awe-inspiring to recall the ways God moved this summer to draw men, women, youth and children nearer to Him! This summer… 11,290 men, women, youth and children were reached with the Gospel through a Forest Home program 931 campers made first time decisions for Christ On the mountain: 378 men, women, youth and

In the Old Testament, we are reminded of God’s promise to Joshua and the Israelites as they prepared to enter the land of Canaan in Joshua 1:9 — that before we even began our Dream Big initiative, just as the Lord went before Israel, the Lord went before Forest Home.   At Forest Home, partnering with the local

Summer 2018 is here at Forest Home and we could not be more excited. This summer, we’re expecting over 20,000 campers and guests.   We are also celebrating 80 Years of Wonder at Forest Home. We have seen God work in immeasurable ways in the lives of our campers and guests. We are so privileged to be part of His