Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Jessica Anthony Posted Sep 15, 2021
While Caleb “Wheelin’ N Dealin’” Carter is not new to Pine Cove, he is, officially, the newest addition to our Southeast region as the director of the Pine Cove Springs! He has faithfully served as the Ranch camp director since 2019, and we are excited for what he will bring to our newest youth camp! […]
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Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Valerie Morby Posted Sep 15, 2021
“Welcome to Summer 2022!” Although those words were spoken only a few weeks ago, they are, believe it or not, all too accurate. Our full-time camp teams are embarking on one of the first major steps needed to climb the mountain of preparation for next summer: recruiting and hiring more than 2,000 summer staffers! Earlier […]
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Jessica Anthony Posted Sep 8, 2021
We have a saying here at Pine Cove: “Our staff is our program.” We could not do what we do without them! Each year we are continually blown away by the caliber of college staff God brings to us, and this summer was no exception. We’ve found the most effective way to meet new staff […]
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by Jessica Anthony Posted Sep 1, 2021
Wondering what you’ll serve your family for Labor Day? Tired of corn dogs, hot dogs, and burgers for the go-to summer meal? Enter Julie! Wife to Pine Cove President and CEO, Reed “S.I.” Livesay, Julie has never met a stranger and is one of the most caring, joyful, and insightful people around. On top of […]
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Kristen Murphy Posted Aug 13, 2021
“I learned to trust Jesus and the Lord. Before this week I had accepted the Lord but didn’t know how to really trust Him. I finally found out this week what it looks like to really trust Him and accept Him.” — Outback camper “Getting to connect with so many like minded people has been […]
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Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Jenny Sowers Posted Aug 10, 2021
I got to work for Chris Boddy for five years at the Woods. My spiritual life, heart for service, and leadership style are forever changed and enriched by serving under his leadership. Chris has such a way about him to challenge those around him, while also continually breaking down walls through his sense of humor […]
by Valerie Morby Posted Aug 3, 2021
“Do not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10 That’s the vision Woods Associate Director and East Texas Rally […]
Tags: ministry, outreach, rally week
by Valerie Morby Posted Jul 27, 2021
When it comes to fun and creative staff camp names, sometimes more is more! So we’re bringing you even more new favorite camp names from this summer! From the silly (“Bucket Head”) to the delicious (“Spicy Thai Chili Wings”), we’ve definitely got something for everyone. Check them all out below, then be sure to let […]
Tags: 2021, camp names, fun, name game, staff, summer, summer staff
by Valerie Morby Posted Jul 20, 2021
We’re going to roll the dice and guess that you could use some new game recommendations. Not only are they seriously fun, but board games and card games offer the perfect opportunity to connect for a few minutes with friends, family, or co-workers! We asked our full-time staffers what games they’ve been enjoying, and we […]
Tags: games, recommendations
by Lizzie Klein Posted Jul 20, 2021
Every week at Pine Cove, hundreds of counselors pray for God to move in mighty ways in their cabins. Of course, God hears every single one of those prayers and answers them all in different ways! Often that looks like the Lord intentionally putting a counselor in a camper’s life who understands exactly what they […]
Tags: life change, story