by Anna Birch Posted Aug 5, 2020
As we wrap up the final week of camp, it’s fun to look back on what have been some of the trends this summer. Every year we notice there just seems to be a few things that are cool and we can’t quite put our finger on why, but it sure is fun to take […]
Tags: campers, summer, summer staff, summer trends, trends
by Tiffany Gilliam Posted Aug 5, 2020
Amanda Barnes has been with Pine Cove for decades. She is a mother, a wife, and a Pine Cove Outback Registrar, or “Reggie” to use the common nickname. She was recruited to Pine Cove as a college counselor in 1999, and has been an exceptional example of the kindness and commitment of Jesus at Pine […]
Tags: amanda barnes, reggie, staff, Staff Profiles
by Valerie Morby Posted Aug 5, 2020
The end of summer means exactly three things: 1. Camp is over (no, we’re not ready to talk about it yet), 2. School is around the corner (or maybe “distance learning” in the case of 2020!), and 3. There are lots of important dates coming up in the world of Pine Cove registration! We know […]
by Anna Birch Posted Jul 29, 2020
Howdy, NEIGHbor! The Pine Cove horse program could use your help! We are looking for second homes for some of our older horses during the non-summer months. Because of their age, these horses would benefit from some extra, individual care, but they do not need to be ridden. As we continue to provide safe, fun, […]
Tags: horse program, horses
by Pine Cove Posted Jul 29, 2020
Katie “MapQuest” (Massinger) West has been part of the Pine Cove family for as long as she can remember. Her Pine Cove story began before she was born and spans the 80s, 90s, 00s, and still continues! Let’s walk down memory lane with her through the decades and have a look at how camp has […]
Tags: alumni, family camp, staff, throwback, youth camp
by Anna Birch Posted Jul 22, 2020
We have so many favorite camp names from this summer, we had to make another list! Do you recognize any of your counselors or friends from this list? To get you in the mood for Christmas in July: Wash You a Merry Slipmas Mr. Hallmark Police Navidad Do you recognize any favorite tunes or bands […]
by Anna Birch Posted Jul 15, 2020
Staffer Leah Grace “Raffy” Wiggins shares why Chimney Point’s Cowboy Breakfast is a favorite among parents! The beauty of Cowboy Breakfast is that the very people who are always taking care of others—parents!—can be taken care of themselves. We welcome the couples inside a cabin on the edge of the lake, decorated with a Little […]
Tags: chimney point, cowboy breakfast, family camp, parents, south carolina, southeast, trail ride
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Anna Birch Posted Jul 15, 2020
Every summer, we offer our summer staff the opportunity to give back part (or all!) of their paychecks to help get campers to camp. The money they give goes straight to Project 319, which helps with scholarships for kids and families who need some help offsetting the cost of camp. God clearly softened hearts and […]
Tags: 2020, donate, giving, project 319, stats, summer staff
by Elizabeth Moore Posted Jul 9, 2020
As many former staffers may know, it’s tempting to let our performance at camp determine our worth. With spiritual breakthroughs happening each week, it’s easy to credit ourselves for the fruit we see, rather than remember that it is God who works graciously in our weakness. For Emily “Blog Without A Dog” Rutledge, it wasn’t […]
by Anna Birch Posted Jul 2, 2020
A week (or two!) of camp can be the catalyst for major life change in a camper. God uses everything from Bible study to songs at Club to activity classes and more to soften hearts. One of our favorite things is getting to hear from campers and parents about what they learned during their stay. […]
Tags: 2020, family camp, life transformation, quotes, stories, summer, youth camp