The countdown is on! Whether this is your first time at camp or you’re returning for another winter, we’re so excited to welcome you. This guide will help you prepare for a smooth arrival. We’ve gathered everything you need in one place to help you prepare for an awesome time at camp!

For questions about your registration or payments, contact our registration team:

Registration Team
registration@foresthome.org
(909) 389-2300

For other questions about the program contact our director.

Youth Director
Matt France
matt.france@foresthome.org
(949) 874-3336

Warm Clothing

• Casual Winter Clothing – long sleeves, sweatshirts, jeans, long pants
• Pajamas
• Warm / Waterproof Jacket
• Winter Accessories – hat, scarf, gloves
• Warm / Waterproof Closed-Toe Shoes
• Vans and Converse are closed-toed shoes, but are not waterproof. Please be mindful of the shoes that you pack – if it happens to be a snowy weekend, you’ll want to be prepared with the proper footwear!
• Trash Bag for Dirty / Wet Clothing and Shoes

Toiletries

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Lotion & Chapstick (recommended for high elevation)

Linens (NOT provided at camp)

• Towel / Washcloth
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Extra Blanket (recommended)

Optional / Encouraged

• Flashlight (for walking to / from your cabin at night)
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Backpack (to Carry Everyday Items around Camp)
• Bible, Notebook, Pen
• Spending Money – your camper’s experience is all-inclusive. They do not NEED to bring extra money to have a full camp experience; all meals and most activities are paid for in your camper’s registration cost. However, if your student wishes to purchase drinks, snacks, a FH souvenir, or projects at the craft cabin, extra spending money is suggested ($20-$40).
• Items to share with Cabinmates to make camp fun – snacks, decks of cards, glow sticks, etc.

Please Leave the Following Items at Home

• Open-Toed Shoes / Sandals
• iPads, Laptops, Gaming Devices, etc.
• Weapons – knives, airsoft guns, slingshots, etc.
• Prank Supplies (including Fireworks)
• Drugs / Alcohol / Tobacco – including Juuls, vapes, wax pens, dab pens, etc.
• Items with significant monetary value or sentimental value

Pro Tips

• Label all luggage and personal items with duct tape and a permanent marker: camper’s first & last name and church name. This way, if luggage gets left behind or misplaces, we can easily get it back to you!
• Make sure that your campers can carry all the luggage they are bringing to camp!
• Avoid potential heartbreak – do not bring anything to camp that is invaluable, irreplaceable, or of significant monetary value.

*Forest Home is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

Each camper is required to undergo a health screening and have that information recorded on the group’s “Health Screening Form” BEFORE arriving at camp. Please note, any ill campers or counselors should not come to camp until they are symptom free without medication for 24 hours. If a camper or counselor arrives ill or becomes ill at camp, they may be sent home, subject to the discretion of the camp nurse and first aid policies.

Medication

Church/Group Partners

• Please watch the short video regarding sending medication to camp. Watch the video
• Designate a medical volunteer (ie. Registered Nurse, LVN, EMT, nursing student ect.) to assist with the collection of camper medication.
• Provide the following document “Church Partner Medical Volunteer” to your medical volunteer with step-by-step instructions.
• Log on to your Forest Home account for a list of medicines you should expect to receive from your campers.
• Print this list so your medical volunteer can check off medications received.
• Cross reference the medication the parent provides with the medication printed on the medication expected list to ensure all medications parents registered campers to take during camp are retrieved prior to departure from the church. This will help save time at check-in once at camp. Print the “Medicine Postcard” document on bright colored paper.
• The postcard will be completed by the medical volunteer at the time medication is collected.
• All medications must be in their original containers for both prescriptions and over the counter (OTC) store-bought medications.
• All prescriptions must have their correct prescription labels.
• Place all medications in a Ziploc bag with camper and church name on the bag. Place all medication in a plastic container to be transported and handed off to the First Aid Team.
• Please provide the “Sending Medications to Camp” document to ALL parents.

Individual Campers

• Place all medications in a Ziploc bag with camper name on the bag.
• All medications must be in their original containers for both prescriptions and over the counter (OTC) store-bought medications.
• All prescriptions must have their correct prescription labels
• Print the “Medicine Postcard” document on bright colored paper and place within zip log back with medication.

The Health Techs on duty will distribute medication during each meal and can be found in the First Aid Station to distribute medications as needed throughout your stay.

At Forest Home, we deeply care about the safety of our campers in every regard. During the Counselor Meeting, we will walk all counselors through the steps and policies that the Forest Home staff, counselors, and campers will abide by while at camp. We will walk through camper safety expectations for the event so that we can ensure every student is safe while at Forest Home.

If there is a serious family emergency and a parent needs to contact their child while at camp, they may contact the Forest Home Roundhouse at 909-389-2300 and they can put them in contact with the Camp Director.

Learn more about our approach to child protection, medical care, emergency preparedness, food safety, and recreation safety.

Forest Home is a closed campus. For the safety of all guests, only registered campers are permitted on-site. Please do not invite friends or family members to visit camp, even for a short period of time. Day passes are not available unless they have been approved in advance by the Camp Director.

Our photographers and videographers capture memorable moments throughout the event so your group can relive the camp experience. A photo gallery link will be sent directly to your group leader a few days before camp begins—it is the group leader’s responsibility to share this link with camper families. If you do not receive the photo link, please reach out to your group leader for access.

Your campers’ experience is all-inclusive. They do not NEED to bring extra money to have a full camp-experience – all meals and most activities are paid for in your campers’ registration cost. However, if your students wish to purchase drinks, snacks, FH merch, or projects in the craft cabin, extra spending money will be needed ($20-$40). Please note that Forest Home is a cashless campus.

• Roundhouse/The Hub – T-shirts, hats, stickers, and other merchandise
• The Clubhouse & Stagecoach Coffee Shop – Snacks and beverages
• Craft Cabin – Crafts and select activities

All purchases must be made using a credit card, debit card, or Visa gift card.

If you bring cash, you can easily convert it into a Visa gift card while at camp. Please note that we no longer use the Store E-Card system, and cash is not accepted directly for purchases.