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Author: Isabel Garza

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Isabel Garza

Content Coordinator


Staff Favorites: Dad Jokes

by Isabel Garza

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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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Favorite Camp Names 2026

by Isabel Garza

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“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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Summer 2026 Family Camp Bible Study Preview

by Isabel Garza

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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, […]

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Training Week Recap 2026

by Isabel Garza

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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 […]

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Staff Favorites: Teachers Who Made a Difference

by Isabel Garza

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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 […]

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New Program Staff Summer 2026

by Isabel Garza

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We’re excited to introduce the newest additions to our program staff serving across Pine Cove City, Crier Creek, Shores, Ranch, Timbers, and Springs Pro! Learn a little about their backgrounds, what brought them to Pine Cove, and what they’re looking forward to most this summer. And after reading, you may also discover that the unofficial […]

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New at Springs Pro for 2026!

by Isabel Garza

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If your camper loved Springs Pro last summer, get ready—this summer is bringing even more adventure, new spaces, and exciting opportunities for campers to experience life transformation through the Gospel! Springs Pro was created specifically for 8th–12th grade campers, and this year marks a huge step forward as the program continues to grow. Designed with […]

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Summer Prayer Calendar 2026

by Isabel Garza

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As we step into another incredible summer, we want to invite you to join us in prayer—from staff training to campers arriving and life transformation happening across property. This calendar is designed to guide your prayers throughout the summer as God works through campers, staff, families, and every moment at camp. We’re expectant for all […]

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Star Wars-Themed Camp Names

by Isabel Garza

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With Star Wars Day (May the 4th!) just around the corner, we decided to dig up some favorite camp names from a galaxy far, far away! From hilarious Chewbacca-inspired twists to clever Skywalker spin-offs, these Star Wars-inspired camp names are guaranteed to strike back with laughs. Favorites like Han Swolo, Wookiee-Pedia, and the many Darth […]

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