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Forest Home

Forest Home · $789/week

Forest Home is a Christian camp and conference center in Forest Falls, California, offering a variety of programs for youth, adults, and families focused on ...

▌ Editor's read Forest Home's website (foresthome.org) loads successfully and presents as a comprehensive Christian camp and conference center. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying compliance with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp, founded by William and Harriet Rohrer, has been operating for 85 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the camp industry. Forest Home offers various overnight programs for different age groups, including youth, adults, and families, with a focus on spiritual development. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. On Google, Forest Home has a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 1,100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the spiritual atmosphere, beautiful location, and engaging programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194185+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–18

Forest Home serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1941 (85 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 11–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 40000 Valley of the Falls Dr, Forest Falls, CA 92339
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Forest Home

What ages does Forest Home accept?
Forest Home is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Forest Home cost?
Forest Home publishes $789/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Forest Home's hours?
Forest Home runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Forest Home accredited?
Yes — Forest Home is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 85 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Forest Home?
Forest Home is operated by a faith-based organization, with 85 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Forest Home provide lunch?
Forest Home does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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