Pine Cove Summer Camps
Pine Cove has a total of nine summer camps where you could serve. There are five youth camps and two family camps near Tyler, Texas, and a youth camp and family camp near Columbus, Texas. Below are descriptions of each camp.
Youth Camp Philosophy
All of our youth camps have the same basic mission: impact kids with the life-changing knowledge of Jesus Christ so that they might come to know Him for the first time or further develop the relationship they already have. Each camp has a specific part to play in that mission. However, whether you are working with a child in second grade or a teenager in twelfth grade, the end goal is the same.
Each of our youth camps provides specific programs and activities that are age-appropriate for their campers. Activities such as ropes, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, horseback riding, mountain biking, waterslide, and sports clinics are a few of the events that most of our youth camps offer. Read on to see where you might fit best among our youth camps.
Towers (Grades 2-5)
The Towers camp houses 275 overnight elementary children and 125 more through Castle Rock day camp. The Towers is an adventure as you walk our youngest aged kids through what it means to have a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. (more)
Camp in the City (At-Risk Grades 1-6)
Pine Cove has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club in Tyler to provide camp to at-risk youth in Tyler. If you have a heart for ministering to those in need, Camp in the City provides all the fun of camp while ministering to 250 kids a week who experience all the challenges of living in an at-risk community. Camp in the City will certainly stretch you as you perform local missions, through camp, right in Pine Cove’s backyard. For specific questions related to Camp in the City please email campinthecity@pinecove.com.
Outback (Grades 2-9)
The Outback is our newest youth camp in Columbus. At the Outback you will be given the special opportunity to lead children and youth to the feet of Jesus by teaching them the basic truths of the gospel and helping them establish a real relationship with Christ. Housing up to 360 campers a week and 100 more through day camp, a summer at Outback will provide an experience you will never forget. The Outback is located next door to the Crier Creek family camp. (more)
Ranch (Grades 6-7)
The Ranch camp is full of energy! These 250 Junior High campers will keep you on your toes as you spend your summer helping to disciple them during some of the most impressionable years of their life. By modeling for them a vibrant relationship with Christ, you will have many opportunities to introduce them to what it means to live abundantly with the Savior. (more)
Timbers (Grades 8-9)
We had so many Junior High students that were waiting for their opportunity to experience our Savior in a camping environment that we decided to add another camp. Join us at our newest camp in Tyler - the Timbers! Not only will you have a blast with these 270 8th and 9th graders, but you'll get the chance to introduce them to Christ and show them what it looks like to find their identity in Him (more)
Shores (Grades 10-12)
Are you up for a challenge? Then consider a summer of leading high school students. Deep relationships are formed quickly as staff lead campers to an intimate place of experiencing God's love amidst the complex issues that face the youth of today. The Shores houses 250 campers per week and is located on beautiful Lake Palestine. (more)
Facilities
Each camp has its own unique style brought in by the specific age of campers as well as the theme of the camp. However, every camp has fully air conditioned buildings as well as activity centers such as pools and ropes courses. You'll be amazed at how each camp has incorporated the beautiful trees and lakes of East Texas or the incredible oaks of Columbus.
Family Camp Philosophy
Family camps at Pine Cove are focused on one thing: life transformation. With dynamic, age appropriate programs, the Lord works through us to change adults, high school and junior high school students, children and infants for His glory. Our desire is to provide intentional time for families to be together and time for children and youth to be with counselors in order to facilitate growth in their relationships with the Lord and each other. Counselors lead activities and Bible studies with the kids and are involved in worship and devotional times with the families. It is exciting to watch as God heals relationships between spouses, teaches fathers to be spiritual leaders, grows children in their knowledge of Him, and brings unbelievers to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Each of our family camps provides specific programs and activities for their campers. Activities such as ropes, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, horseback riding, mountain biking, waterslide, and sports clinics are a few of the events that most of our family camps offer.
Woods (Tyler, TX)
The Woods is the original Pine Cove camp where it all started back in 1967. The Woods Camp designs programs and hires counselors for kids ages infant-18 yrs old. Our counselors have the opportunity to disciple and minister to children/youth throughout the week as well as develop relationships with the parents and challenge them to a deeper walk with Christ. (more)
Bluffs (Tyler, TX)
The Bluffs Camp, ministering to 20 families each week, was established in 2003. Activities are designed for all ages including teaching sessions for adults with outstanding Christian speakers. Counselors are devoted to building relationships and trust with each camper (infant to high school age) by spending quality time with them throughout the day, leading Bible studies, teaching outdoor activities, and through one-on-one conversations. All staff are involved in activities with the camp families. (more)
Crier Creek (Columbus, TX)
Since Crier Creek’s beginning, families have left city life behind to enjoy the incredible scenery and amenities that this beautiful property has to offer. Like all our family camps, programs are designed for the whole family as well as divided into specific age segments (infant to high school) including activities specifically for adults. Crier Creek is located next to our new Outback youth camp. (more)
Facilities
No matter what the location, all three family camps provide a serene setting incorporating the natural beauty of each location. Staff reside together in air conditioned cabins and experience the outdoors in our activity classes.
