Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Isabel Garza
For nearly 20 years, Jeff “Rawhide” Olchesky has faithfully served Pine Cove in a variety of roles, helping steward the ministry while pointing others to Christ. Now serving as Chief Operating Officer for Pine Cove’s Southeast Region, Jeff recently sat down to share about his family, his move to Georgia, the story behind his camp […]
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by Isabel Garza
Week 6 was filled with patriotic fun all week long! Campers and staffers embraced the holiday spirit with red, white, and blue woven throughout the week—from festive theme nights and America-inspired skits to patriotic decorations around camp. Whether campers were spending the day at the pool, tackling the ropes course, playing games with friends, or […]
Tags: Fourth of July
by Isabel Garza
Just like that, the first half of Summer 2026 is in the books! Over the past five weeks, campers and staffers have made countless memories, built lasting friendships, had tons of serious fun, and experienced God’s faithfulness in countless ways. From Opening Day gauntlets and Closing Day CQ ceremonies to camp cheers, camp store favorites, […]
Tags: first half, recap
by Isabel Garza
We were thrilled to welcome families to Summer Preview Day and come alongside them as they considered sending their child to camp and explored what Pine Cove is all about! Held at the Towers, Silverado, and the Springs, Summer Preview Day gave families the opportunity to experience camp firsthand. From meeting counselors and touring camp […]
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Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Isabel Garza
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite costumes from this summer so far, and trust us—you won’t want to miss these. Get ready for lots of creativity, a few laughs, and some seriously fun theme night inspiration. One of the best parts of theme nights is seeing everyone jump in and have fun with their […]
Tags: family fun, theme night costumes, theme nights
by Pine Cove
By Karis Keith, high school student and longtime Pine Cove camper. What if one place could completely change the direction of your life? Pine Cove is a Christian summer camp dedicated to sharing the Gospel, building relationships, and creating meaningful experiences for young people. Many people assume summer camps are simply places for recreation, where […]
Tags: camper testimony, longtime camper
by Isabel Garza
In honor of Father’s Day, we asked our staff one important question: What is your best, cheesiest, and all-time favorite dad joke? As expected, the responses were equal parts hilarious, corny, and surprisingly clever. From cows and hot dogs to barber queues and interrupting cows, our staff delivered some truly classic dad humor. Grab a […]
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Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Pine Cove
The serious fun of camp doesn’t have to just happen in the summer. It can technically happen anytime, anywhere! If you’ve ever found yourself missing the laughter, energy, and pure joy of your favorite camp days, good news: you can bring that same spirit home. Whether you want to relive some of your favorite traditions […]
Tags: camp at your house, family fun, transformed
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
“NAME GAME, gimme that name, I want that name!” If you’ve spent even five minutes at camp this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve already met staffers with some seriously unique camp names. One of the best Pine Cove traditions during training and orientation is watching brand-new staffers stand on stage, share their funniest stories, […]
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David & the Secret Place: A Journey into Deeper Presence DAY 1: The Field—Obscurity Is Not Absence Read: 1 Samuel 16:11–13, Psalm 23 Journal any thoughts. Before David held a crown or a sword, he held a harp—in a field no one noticed. There, surrounded by sheep and silence, he learned the sound of […]