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 […]
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
by Isabel Garza
Families! Summer is almost here, and we are so excited to welcome you through the gates at camp very soon! We are praying for your family as you finish out the school year, step into summer, and prepare for an incredible week at Pine Cove. Our teams are already hard at work preparing camp, staff, […]
Tags: family camp, family devo
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Training week is about more than just learning job responsibilities—it’s also when camp gets fully prepped for opening day. Staffers have been hard at work tackling projects all over camp property, from setting up new inflatables on the water to painting backdrops for theme nights and helping get every corner of camp ready to welcome […]
Tags: seriously fun, summer staff, training
by Isabel Garza
Everyone has that one teacher they remember—not just for what they taught, but for who they helped them become. This week, we asked our staff: Who is your favorite teacher you’ve had, and what did they teach you? Their answers highlight the lasting impact teachers can have far beyond the classroom. “My favorite teacher was […]
Tags: staff favorites, stories