Camp profile

Forest Home

Forest Falls, California · Independent Christian (no denominational affiliation) · overnight

At a glance

Independent Christian camp in Forest Falls. Do not confuse a youth-group week with Family Camp. No public kids-only individual cart on the youth page we read.

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CampFactor v1 · method dated 2026-09-06 · last reviewed 2026-09-07 · How we rank

Summer camp scene at Forest Home

Photo: Forest Home official site

Our research

The middle- and high-school summer programs serve grades 6–12. Churches reserve spaces and submit a final headcount two weeks before arrival, with health forms required for each student and leader.

Summer programming combines worship and small-group discussions with lake activities, climbing, and scheduled free-time choices. Meals and most activities are included; craft projects cost extra, and campers bring bedding and towels.

The camp asks families to bring prepared food when its kitchens cannot meet a dietary need, including celiac disease. The guide explains that cross-contact cannot be ruled out.

The public summer calendar still lists 2026 sessions. Confirm the next season’s dates and charges. The CampFactor review excludes children’s camp, winter camp, family camp, and retreats.

Before you choose

Youth camp is a church-group product. The individual-family product is Family Camp — a different week.

Confirm these details for your child’s exact session:

  • Eligible ages or grades, session dates, and whether a parent or church leader registers.
  • Total cost, additional fees, payment deadlines, and refund terms before paying a deposit.
  • Faith programming, daily schedule, and how the camp handles your child’s needs.

CampFactor position #16

CampFactor evidence

CampFactor: 80 confirmed points /100

16 of 20 features checked · 20 points still unconfirmed

Scored program: Middle & High School Summer Camps, grades 6–12, at Forest Home’s California youth centers; last published sessions are summer 2026. Children’s, winter, family, and retreat programs are excluded.

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Faith & community: 20/20 confirmed

  • Confirmed: Official Christian mission or faith basis

    Forest Home describes this youth program as helping students follow Jesus.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Published worship, Bible, or devotional element

    Summer youth programming includes worship and gospel teaching.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Published cabin or small-group community structure

    Small-group conversations are a central part of the youth program.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Published faith/program leadership context or church relationship

    The summer preparation guide identifies Matt France as youth director and gives his program contact details.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07

Activities & outdoors: 20/20 confirmed

  • Confirmed: Named activity family

    Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are listed summer activities.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Second distinct activity family

    Dual ziplines provide a separate aerial activity.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Named outdoor or nature program or setting used by campers

    The summer program uses the lake and outdoor ropes course.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Published choice, elective, or age-tailored activity structure

    Campers have scheduled free-time activity options, subject to weather.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07

Age/program fit: 20/20 confirmed

  • Confirmed: Exact eligible ages or grades

    The middle- and high-school program serves grades 6–12.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Dates or session lengths

    The last published summer calendar includes June 6–11, 2026 for high school and separate middle-school or combined sessions.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Day or overnight format

    Summer students stay overnight in cabins or lodge rooms.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Registration path and group-versus-individual model

    Church groups reserve spaces and send a final headcount two weeks before arrival; each student and leader completes required registration forms.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07

Camper support information: 15/20 confirmed

  • Confirmed: Published health or medication process

    Medication must stay in original containers; group leaders hand it to the first-aid team during check-in.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Confirmed: Published dietary or allergy accommodation process

    Families report diets on medical forms. Those whose needs cannot be accommodated, including celiac disease, must bring prepared food; cross-contact cannot be ruled out.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Not yet confirmed: Accessibility or additional-needs guidance
  • Confirmed: Parent communication, packing, or arrival guidance

    The preparation guide lists bedding, towels, clothing, arrival procedures, and parent contact routes; linens are not provided.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07

Planning & value information: 5/20 confirmed

  • Not yet confirmed: Current price or fee
  • Confirmed: Published inclusions or extra costs

    Registration covers meals and most activities; craft projects cost extra.

    Official source · checked 2026-09-07
  • Not yet confirmed: Aid, scholarship, payment, or discount information
  • Not yet confirmed: Cancellation or refund policy

Unknown means we have not confirmed the criterion. It does not mean the camp lacks the feature.

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