Safety
At Forest Glen, the safety, well-being, and spiritual care of every camper entrusted to us remain our highest priority. In accordance with Texas state laws, we continue to review and strengthen our safety policies, training, and procedures to ensure a secure and supportive camp environment.
Our staff and volunteers receive ongoing training, background screening, and clear guidance to uphold these standards with diligence and integrity. We work closely with local authorities and follow all applicable state requirements so that our campers can grow, worship, and build community in an environment marked by care and responsibility.
We are grateful for your trust and partnership. Please know that we approach these responsibilities prayerfully, seeking wisdom and guidance as we steward the lives and hearts God has placed in our care.
Flood safety
Forest Glen is not located within a designated FEMA flood plain. While we have a private, dammed lake that is not connected toany major watercourse, we continuously monitor weather conditions and maintain emergency response protocols to address severe weather events.
Emergency Preparedness
We work closely with Walker County EMS, and other agencies to train, practice, and prepare our staff to respond to a myriad of emergencies including: evacuations, wildfires, tornadoes, missing children, medical emergencies, violent perpetrators and adverse weather conditions. Staff participate in regular emergency drills and scenario-based training. We maintain clearly defined communication protocols and an incident response chain of command to ensure swift, coordinated action when needed. Additionally, we’ve taken action to install emergency generators in our dining halls, large meeting rooms, and other critical areas to ensure continuity of basic services should a power outage occur.
challenge course and Zipline
Our courses are inspected annually by Abee Inc., and monthly by an ACCT Accredited Level 2 in-house challenge course manager. All staff receive on-course training and must pass a written and skillstest. *An ACCT Accredited Level 1 Practitioner, and/or qualified personnel arealways on the course while in use. Participating campers wear harnesses and helmets.
Aquatics
Lifeguards are on duty whenever campers are in the pool or lake (1 lifeguard for every 25 campers with a two lifeguard minimum). All water safety staff have their First Aid, CPR and lifeguard certifications through American Red Cross. Every camper completes a swim test upon arrival. Campers who do not pass are restricted to designated shallow areas or are required to wear a properly fitted USCG approved life jacket.
Activity safety & equipment
Staff members are trained and evaluated on each activity they facilitate. Appropriate protective equipment is required and enforced where applicable. Equipment and mechanical elements (including climbing structures, inflatables, and other regulated attractions) receive required annual inspection and certification in accordance with Texas state regulations.
Chain of Command
To ensure continuity of leadership during an emergency evacuation, the following order of succession is established if the designated Incident Commander is absent, incapacitated, or unreachable.
(Primary Incident Commander)
Succession Protocol
Authority transfers automatically if the primary Incident Commander is
not present at the onset of the emergency.
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