"The Forge"
Limited Enrollment
Apply NowBoys don't need more entertainment.
They need Competence. Discipline. Confidence.
And a peer group that expects the same.
Frontier Forge Institute (FFI), known simply as "The Forge," is a one-week, field-based leadership course designed for motivated young men ages 13–17.
This is not a recreational summer camp. It is a structured training experience that builds practical capability, crisis readiness, and character through challenge, instruction, and responsibility.
To help young men develop the habits and skills that produce leadership:
Students leave The Forge stronger, more focused, and more capable.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6Frontier Forge Institute is built on a strong biblical foundation. While students will gain real-world skills and competence, the deeper aim of The Forge is to shape the heart.
Throughout the week, trainees will be challenged to grow in spiritual discernment, wisdom, and moral clarity. We will work through the book of Proverbs together to help young men build a foundation for the year ahead—learning how to recognize truth, reject foolishness, and pursue wisdom in a culture that often rewards the opposite.
Faith is not a side topic at The Forge. It is the foundation beneath everything we do.
The Forge combines high-adventure field training with real-world readiness skills:
Phones are secured for the duration to create a true reset from distraction and screen dependency.
The Forge is not a boot camp. Students are never hazed, abused, or humiliated. This is a professional training environment built on respect, safety, and high expectations.
Parents can be confident: the goal is to build young men up, not tear them down.
Students may leave the course at any time if they are unhappy. However, no refunds will be offered once the course begins.
The Forge is designed for young men who:
Are motivated to grow
Thrive with structure
Want a real challenge
Want to build confidence through achievement
This program is not intended for behavioral placement or rehabilitation. Enrollment is intentionally limited to protect the training environment and peer group.
Each day includes:
Start the day with purpose and physical readiness
Classroom and practical application combined
Real-world crisis response training
Put skills to the test in the field
Guided biblical wisdom for young men
Process the day and prepare for tomorrow
The course ends with a capstone challenge that integrates the week's training.
Beckley, West Virginia
A private mountain property with trails, training areas, cabins, and everything needed for a high-quality field course.
August 2–9
7 days / 6 nights
Paid in full before April 1
After April 1
$250 deposit holds your son's spot (non-refundable)
War Correspondent | Documentary Producer | Author
Chuck Holton is an international war correspondent, documentary producer, and author known for frontline reporting from conflict zones around the world. With decades of experience working in high-risk environments, Chuck has spent his career studying leadership, crisis response, and what it takes for ordinary people to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Chuck has produced dozens of documentaries and written multiple books focused on courage, preparedness, and Christian leadership. His work is grounded in a strong biblical worldview and a commitment to truth, discipline, and responsibility.
Frontier Forge Institute was created to pass those same values to the next generation—helping young men grow into confident, capable leaders who can serve their families and communities with wisdom and strength.
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