In 2022, we grew into the amazing team you see today—filled with passionate individuals whose experience with special needs children spans teaching, parenting, volunteering, and advocacy.
We truly care about every single camper!
Together, we bring a shared commitment to inclusion, joy, and creating meaningful experiences for every participant. Our team works year-round to ensure every event is safe, supportive, and full of love—because we believe every camper deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and part of something special.
We truly care about every single camper!
Together, we bring a shared commitment to inclusion, joy, and creating meaningful experiences for every participant. Our team works year-round to ensure every event is safe, supportive, and full of love—because we believe every camper deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and part of something special.
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Mr. L.J Pace,
Director of Operation and Events 
L.J. is an alumnus of the University of West Georgia who devotes a major portion of his time to serving the special needs community in Polk County and surrounding counties. He is a Registered Behavior Technician, working with children with Autism. LJ also works for Carroll County Schools as a Special Education Teacher. L.J. is the founder of Camping with a Chance and oversees the organization. Mrs. Jane Waldrop,
AssiStant Director of Operation and Events 
Jane is a District Onboarding and Performance Advocate for Regions Bank and serves as a director and treasurer for New Prospect Baptist Church. This is Jane's eighth year assisting in the overseeing of the organization. Jane is excited to be a part of something so spectacular for the special needs community. MRS. HALEY ROGERS,
Secretary of operation and events 
Haley is a special education teacher at Rockmart Middle School. This is her ninth year teaching, eighth year serving Camping with a Chance. Haley loves being able to be a part of something that is so near and dear to our students with special needs and their families. She is excited to join the committee and be more involved CWAC planning from the beginning this year. Ms. rILEY gODFREY, Committee Member
Riley is a student at the University of Georgia and serves her school and community through multiple clubs and organizations. This is Riley's seventh year volunteering with Camping with a Chance. She is delighted to be able to serve her community through Camping with a Chance. Mr. Blake cochran, COMMITTEE MEMBER
Blake is a Health and Safety Specialist at Georgia Power - Plant Bowen. Blake is a Chairman with Citizens of Georgia Power where he works with various charities including the sweet cocoon, Hickory Log, and Advocates for Children. This is Blake’s second year as a CWAC volunteer and his first year on the committee. Blake dedicates a lot of his time volunteering in the community. Serving the special needs community is a passion for him. MS. Felicia Henderson, COMMITTEE MEMBER
Felicia Henderson is a Registered Behavior Technician who has been with Carroll County Schools for 25 years. The majority of her career has been spent working closely with children who have special needs. She currently works in a district level classroom where she serves students with behavior support needs. This is her 2nd year volunteering at Camping With A Chance, and her first year as a committee member. She is passionate about helping everyone she works with reach their full potential. |
