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A weathered wooden sign reads "Forest Glen" above a dirt road, leading into a forested area with a teepee visible in the background.

It Starts With the Good News

Since 1974, we have provided safe, fun & engaging camp experiences to campers of all ages and groups of all sizes.

A vintage black-and-white photo of a teepee labeled "CAMP GOOD NEW" surrounded by trees, with wooden directional signs nearby.

1965

Camp Good News is Established

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Harris Co. began its first session of Camp Good News in Spring, TX, with the aim to grow faith in children through outdoor activities.

1974

The First Summer Camp

After purchasing a new plot of land in the Piney Woods, Camp Good News hosts its first summer camp, with nothing but some tents and a toolshed.

A group of people sitting in chairs outside next to a tree, depicted in black and white.
Two children in camp t-shirts practice archery, with one aiming a bow on a dirt path surrounded by greenery.

1984

A Fully Formed Concept

Camp Good News, now officially Forest Glen Camps, has become a nice facility serving up to 160 campers at a time for Camp Good News, church camps, and weekend retreats.

2004

Lakeside Opens

Forest Glen officially opens a second retreat center on site, offering similiar retreat style amenities for groups.

A rustic wooden cabin nestled in a forest, featuring a spacious deck, staircase, and a picnic table surrounded by pine trees.
A group of kids standing on a dock by a lake, smiling and wearing casual outdoor clothing. The scene includes trees around the area and water in the background, with some grass visible.

Today

Serving Year Round

Forest Glen Caps now hosts 30,000+ campers yearly, and is one of the biggest camp and retreats center in East Texas, serving groups in Houston, the Woodlands, Conroe and Huntsville.

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