“I would not be the person I am today without my extraordinary eight years with the cove. My experience never ended. I take camp with me every day and keep in contact with the fc community constantly. Fernwood Cove is a place for self exploration and child-centered learning.”

– Carrie Marsh (Camper and Staff Alumni)

“All of you have created such a safe environment, emotionally and physically, which allows the girls to feel empowered to be who they are and to take risks to challenge themselves.”

– Lon Rosenbaum (Camper Parent)

“The kindness, compassion and sense of personal pride you instill in these young women in 3 1/2 weeks is truly amazing. I can honestly say that they are the best 3 1/2 weeks of my daughter’s year!”

– Gail Herzig (Camper Parent)

“Her Summers at Fernwood Cove helped shape her personality into the confident and smart young lady she is today. As she heads off to Skidmore this Fall she feels that sharing living quarters in a dorm will be easy.”

– Elise Orlando (Camper Parent)

“She has grown so much over the past four years and camp (Fernwood Cove) has been a tremendous part of that growth”

– Bonnie LaRaus (Camper Parent)

“Fernwood Cove has become an integral part of our girl’s lives”

– Lisa Rosen (Camper Parent)

“You have created an incredibly special place for girls to grow and thrive, and we are so grateful. After five summers my daughters affection for Fernwood Cove is truly profound – camp is a source of happiness and strength for her.”

– Nancy (Camper Parent)