Author: Isabel Garza
Content Coordinator
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Isabel Garza
For nearly 20 years, Jeff “Rawhide” Olchesky has faithfully served Pine Cove in a variety of roles, helping steward the ministry while pointing others to Christ. Now serving as Chief Operating Officer for Pine Cove’s Southeast Region, Jeff recently sat down to share about his family, his move to Georgia, the story behind his camp […]
Tags: staff profile
by Isabel Garza
Week 6 was filled with patriotic fun all week long! Campers and staffers embraced the holiday spirit with red, white, and blue woven throughout the week—from festive theme nights and America-inspired skits to patriotic decorations around camp. Whether campers were spending the day at the pool, tackling the ropes course, playing games with friends, or […]
Tags: Fourth of July
by Isabel Garza
Just like that, the first half of Summer 2026 is in the books! Over the past five weeks, campers and staffers have made countless memories, built lasting friendships, had tons of serious fun, and experienced God’s faithfulness in countless ways. From Opening Day gauntlets and Closing Day CQ ceremonies to camp cheers, camp store favorites, […]
Tags: first half, recap
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 […]
Tags: summer preview day
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 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 […]
Tags: dad jokes, fathers day
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, […]
Tags: camp names, name game, summer staff
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
