My Nonprofit Reviews

I first went to Caroline Furnace as a 10-year-old camper in 1972. Had a great time and went back the next year. And the next year. And the next year... The combination of fun activities, out trips, good friends, and great staff made Caroline Furnace the highlight of my summers growing up.

Fast forward twenty years and I made sure all four of my kids had the same opportunity. Two of them still wear their 10-year camper shirts. It was great seeing my kids come home happier and more mature than when they left. So interesting to see the experience as a parent through their eyes.

Particularly in the case of my son with multiple food allergies, it was great to see a caring environment where the staff helped out with his unique food needs and other than meal time, he could be just like any other kid.

The experiences that Caroline Furnace offers children (and adults) are so important that I am also a donor and served on the board for seven years. In the "Choose your role" box, I could have said "all of the above."

Caroline Furnace's place in Fort Valley is a unique little corner of God's creation. The camp is still beautiful and well run.