​🛠️ YOUNG LIFE PRESENTS: THE FORGE CAMP

​🔥 FORGED IN FIRE. BUILT FOR LIFE. 🔥

Turning Boys Into Men

​A Christ-centered experience designed to build confidence, character, leadership, and brotherhood.

​💪 BUILD CONFIDENCE

​🛡️ BUILD CHARACTER

​⛰️ BUILD LEADERSHIP

​🤝 BUILD BROTHERHOOD

​📅 WHEN: July 11–17

📍 WHERE: Bishop, California

👦 WHO: Young Men Ages 12–17

​”As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17

​📅 CAMP SCHEDULE

​Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12 | HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION

​California Fish & Game 2-day Hunter Safety Course.

​We will help facilitate this class.

​Young men who already have their hunter safety certification will not be required to attend this portion.

​Monday, July 13 | COVENANT BIBLE STUDY & BEEF BUTCHERING

​Bible Study on “The Covenant” with Howard Lewald.

​Partnered together with Josh Rhodes and Curt Van Nest.

​Hands-on beef processing and butchering demonstration.

​Meals will include beef from our butchering.

​Tuesday, July 14 | TRACTOR & TRUCK DAY

​Hands-on training with farm tractors, excavator, skid steer, water truck, pickup trucks & trailers.

​Operate equipment safely.

​Hook up & tow trailers; drive, turn, & back trailers.

​Change a tire.

​Equipment responsibility & safety.

​Wednesday, July 15 | CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

​With RN Laura Smith ⭐

​CPR & First Aid training and certification.

​Group activities will include swimming and other outdoor fun.

​Thursday, July 16 | LAKE MARY BIBLE STUDY & FISHING DAY

​Located: Lake Mary – Mammoth Lakes.

​Bible study with Dan Barrett.

​Fishing instruction & boat activities.

​Fishing gear & boats provided.

​Friday, July 17 | OLD-FASHIONED CATTLE BRANDING

​Hosted by Tervaint Tatum.

​A unique western heritage experience.

​Teaching ranch responsibilities, livestock handling, teamwork, and respect for western culture.

​⭐ FAMILY DINNER NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC ⭐

​🍽️ WHAT’S INCLUDED:

​Multiple Meals

​Bible Studies

​CPR & First Aid Certification

​Fishing & Outdoor Fun

​Equipment Experience

​Brotherhood & Mentorship

​”Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

​💰 COST & SCHOLARSHIPS

​The actual camp value is approximately $1,000 per young man. Through donations and scholarship support, we are asking each participant to contribute only:

💵 $200 PER PARTICIPANT

This helps each young man commit fully to the experience while making camp accessible to more families. We are actively seeking additional sponsorships and scholarship support.

​📞 CONTACT & SIGN UPS

​🚨 SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 YOUNG MEN. Please contact us soon to reserve your spot!

​Contact Person: Curt Van Nest

​Phone: (760) 784-0824