“Be like a duck.” That phrase is posted on the walls of every camp at Pine Cove. But it’s not in skit closets, on theme night posters, or even in a game room. It’s in the kitchen. Along with “Preparation is Everything” and “Early is On Time,” “Be Like a Duck” is one of the […]
Tags: food services, full time staff, transformed
Road trips are certainly an adventure—maps pulled up, playlists queued, bags packed tight. But every summer, there’s one road trip almost all of us make: the journey to camp! Whether Pine Cove is right down the road or a 14-hour trek across state lines, we all know that having something special to snack on makes […]
When you work at Pine Cove, every day feels like National Fun at Work Day! There’s absolutely no denying that when our staff arrives on property in late May, they’re clocking in for a summer of serious fun. From turning the dish pit into a disco to making even the simplest activity class a full-blown […]
Spiritual | Stories | Summer Staff
How middle-school campers spurred on the faith of their counselor When Kyle “Beignets” Romero first heard that Pine Cove was interviewing on campus, he never imagined that the decision to apply would change not just his life, but his brother’s too. A strategic communications major who feels called to be a pastor, Kyle signed on […]
Tags: life change, outback, story, transformed
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Emma Hancock
Some people don’t just work at camp—they let it shape who they are from the ground up! Meet Jesse “Schmoe” Garner, the Senior Director of Brand Engagement, whose Pine Cove journey began nearly twenty years ago when he first stepped onto property as a Forge student. From pioneering Pine Cove’s digital presence to refining the […]
Tags: full time staff, HQ, staff profile
We recently asked the full-time staff at Pine Cove to share the new games they can’t stop playing, and they said, “Game on!” From silly party games to sneaky card games, we’ve compiled a list below that will keep you and your family busy and laughing for hours. Check out the recommendations below, and be […]
Tags: games, staff favorites
Preheat your ovens, campers, because we have some fantastic (and delicious) ideas for the recipes you need to get into your meal rotation for 2026! We pored over a copy of the classic Crier Creek cookbook (say that five times fast!) to find you some tasty appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. With easy main courses […]
Tags: recipes, Winter Recipes
by Ben Gasaway
“Here is where I lay it down Every burden, every crown This is my surrender This is my surrender” What’s up, friends! This is Digs, the Senior Director of Springs and Springs Pro! There are a few ways we can have confidence that we truly know the living God. One of the sweetest ways […]
Tags: clubhouse
Hello Pine Cove! Shores Camp Director, Mr. Polar Behr, here! I’m excited to be sharing what the Lord has done in my heart recently. Being recognized by something is important to all of us. My question for us: “What are you recognized by?” “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived […]
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by Caleb Howard
“I’m not in a hurry When it comes to your presence I’m learning to listen Just to rest in your nearness I’m starting to notice you are speaking.” Hey Pine Cove! This is SOS, the Timbers Camp Director! We’re toward the end of the year, which means the world of Spotify Wrapped and Apple […]
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