Due to the nature of the Radiant Discipleship Program, all campers are required to complete an application as well provide two non-family references. Upon acceptance, a registration link will be sent to the applicant and their parent to register for the summer.  

The Radiant Discipleship Program summer calendar includes Memorial Day Weekend and 3 Sessions. Campers are welcome to register for Memorial Day Weekend and up to three full weeks, though only one week per session. 

For example, a camper may register for Memorial Day Weekend and Weeks 2, 5, and 7, but cannot register for Weeks 2 and 3, as they exist within the same session. 

Sessions: 

• Memorial Day Weekend 

• Session 1: Weeks 1, 2, 3 

• Session 2: Weeks 4A, 4B, 5, 6 

• Session 3: Weeks 7, 8, 9 

The Radiant Discipleship Program is a Christ-centered camp program designed for girls who are already following Jesus Christ and desire to grow deeper in their relationship with Him. In order to uphold our commitment to camper safety and experience, we enforce the following rules and expectations for campers while they’re at Forest Home.  

Radiant Camper Expectations  

The Four R’s:  

• Respect others and all property  

• Resist unsafe behaviors  

• Report anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or if rules have been broken  

• Refresh your mind and body with Scripture and lots of water  

Touch / Talk / Territory:  

Touch  

• Acceptable: Handshakes, high-fives, and side hugs.  

• Unacceptable: It is not acceptable to have any kissing, unwelcomed touching, touching in an area covered by a bathing suit, or touching in any sexual manner.  

Talk  

• Acceptable: Encouraging words like “great job” and “you did awesome!”   

• Unacceptable: It is not acceptable to cuss, slander, gossip, or threaten anyone. Certain topics are not to be discussed among Radiant campers and can only be discussed with a Radiant staff member, these topics are anything sexual, sexual identity, gender identity, suicide, drug use, and mental or eating disorders.    

Territory  

• Acceptable: Your bed is your personal space and is a space for you alone.  

• Unacceptable: It is not acceptable to sit or lay on other peoples’ beds and/or go through luggage that does not belong to you. Always stay within the boundaries of camp and be in areas where others can see you.  
     

The Radiant Discipleship Program is a “closed program,” and we do not allow visitors or non-registered campers to visit. Exceptions can be made for family to visit a Radiant camper getting baptized by contacting radiant@foresthome.org. 

While girls are serving at Forest Home as Radiant campers, we expect all Radiant campers to have a servant’s heart and positive attitude. Radiant campers will be expected to serve, participate in their own programming, and connect with their peers and leaders around them. We expect and encourage all Radiant campers to approach their responsibilities throughout the week with a positive attitude and a willingness to serve.   

Forest Home reserves the right in its sole discretion to ask that any Radiant camper who we feel is not following these standards to change their behavior and/or to be sent home. Campers sent home for not adhering to camper expectations will be ineligible to return to the Radiant Discipleship Program for the remainder of the summer. 

All programming is designed for our campers to grow in their relationship with God, connect with others in community, and serve families through childcare. Between Lip Sync Battle, lake days, and chapel sessions, your camper is sure to have a great time! 

Click here to view a Radiant Sample Schedule 

In the Radiant Discipleship Program, the possibilities for fun truly are endless! Every week is filled with exciting recreation options (weather permitting), plus evenings packed with activities that show life with Christ is full of joy and adventure. 

Here’s just a taste of what you can do: 

• Canyon Park – Zipline, Giant Swing, Sky Trail (high ropes course), Giant Tire Swing, Boulder Junction (low ropes course) 

• Kinetix Tower 

• Swimming Pool – including Pool Basketball 

• Lake Activities – Waterslides, Swimming, Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards, The Blob 

• Hatchet Throwing & Horseshoes 

• Table Games – Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Billiards, Carpet Ball, Ricochet Ball, and more 

• Roundhouse Square – the Craft Cabin, Roundhouse (camp store), Clubhouse, Stagecoach (coffee shop) 

• Sports & Games – Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Dodgeball, GaGa Ball, Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Spikeball, Corn Hole, and more 

At night, get hype with Rec Night, laugh in your cabin with your new friends, and dance the night away at our unforgettable Lip Sync Battle. 

Every part of Radiant is intentionally designed to show you that walking with Jesus is the most fun, exciting, and joy-filled life you can live! 

• Memorial Day Weekend and Weeks 4A/4B: $100 

• One Week: $200 

• Two Weeks: $300 

• Three Weeks: $400 

Memorial Day Weekend and Weeks 4A and 4B are not included in the multiple week pricing. Multiple siblings registering at the same time are eligible to receive a $50 discount for each week of camp. 

Childcare is a core part of the Radiant experience, and it’s what makes our program truly unique. As girls grow in their understanding of Jesus and His love, they get to put that learning into action every day by caring for the children (ages 0-10) at Forest Home’s family camp. This hands-on, experiential approach helps Bible truths and Christlike love come alive, creating lifelong transformation in the hearts of our Radiant campers. 

Each day, Radiant campers serve in two main ways: 

1. Morning Trail Adventures – Radiant campers choose an age group to work with throughout the week, guiding children through Bible stories, games, and activities. 

1. Evening Babysitting – Radiant campers are assigned to specific families, helping with meals, bedtime routines, games, pool time, and more. This experience changes daily, and returning campers get entirely new experiences with different families each week. 

Through these opportunities, girls bond with one another, navigate unique challenges, and practice serving with love – all while seeing God’s Word come to life in real time. It’s not just sitting and listening; it’s learning, loving, and leading in the middle of camp life. 

The Child Care Assistant (CCA) Program has been loved for many years and has helped thousands of girls walk with Jesus! But as the program has grown and strengthened through new curriculum, improved policies, and a renewed focus on discipleship, we realized the name no longer reflected the heart of what God is doing. Our girls are not simply learning childcare; they are becoming radiant daughters of God. The new name reflects that vision. 

The name Radiant Discipleship comes from Psalm 34:5: 

“Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” 

“Radiant” describes the joy, confidence, and peace that comes from knowing and following God. A disciple is someone who learns from Jesus and tries to live the way He teaches: loving others, serving, and growing in faith. In the Bible, Jesus called people to follow Him (Matthew 4:19), teaching them not just to listen, but to live His love in everyday actions (John 13:34-35). 

At Forest Home, Radiant Discipleship means helping girls see Jesus’ love, learn from Him, and put that love into action, whether through caring for children, encouraging friends, or making choices that reflect kindness and faith. This program is about helping young women grow in character, empathy, and courage.