Author: Jesse Garner
Director of Camper Engagement
Jesse Garner has been at Pine Cove since the fall of 2007 in various roles: Bluffs Guest Services, HR Generalist, Executive Assistant, and now as the Director of Camper Engagement. He is a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, Pine Cove's Forge program, and the University of Texas at Tyler with a masters in Human Resource Development. He loves throwing parties, being married, and singing at his church.
by Jesse Garner Posted Nov 5, 2019
We can hear the Christmas carols in the distance and staff are starting to string up lights and put up decorations – Winterfest is almost here! Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your camper is totally ready for Winterfest weekend at Pine Cove (and you are too!). Drop off / Directions Drop […]
by Jesse Garner Posted Sep 10, 2019
After Joshua finished his final summer at the Shores, he was inspired to write a letter to us about his experiences! We loved it so much we wanted to share it with you in video form. Want to read Joshua’s letter instead? Check it out below! Dear Pine Cove, I started coming to Pine Cove […]
Tags: letter, ministry, story, summer, thank you
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 17, 2018
What’s just as fun as coming to overnight youth camp? Coming to camp with a friend! Sometimes the easiest way to convince a camper who might be a little hesitant to come by themselves is to make sure they are in the same cabin as someone they already know. Understand the why already and just […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 17, 2018
What’s just as fun as coming to Camp in the City? Coming with a friend! Sometimes the easiest way to convince a camper who might be a little hesitant to come by themselves is to make sure they are in the same friend group as someone they already know. First, a little vocabulary. Even though […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 12, 2018
Camp is just around the corner, and we’re here to help! Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your family is totally ready for their week at Pine Cove. Let’s do this! Packing & Theme Nights We’ve made the list – now you can check it twice. Look over your packing list for […]
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 12, 2018
Camp is just around the corner, and we’re here to help! Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your camper is totally ready for their week at Pine Cove (and you are too!). Let’s do this! Packing & Theme Nights We’ve made the list – now you can check it twice. Look over […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 12, 2018
Day camp is just around the corner, and we’re here to help! Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your camper is totally ready for their week at Pine Cove’s Camp in the City (and you are too!). Let’s do this! What to Bring We’ve made the list – now you can check […]
Tags: camp in the city, day camp, summer prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 11, 2018
Dropping off your camper (what we call “opening day”) at overnight youth camp can be a little overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. There’s the mixed emotions about dropping off your camper, plus all the work of getting packed and loaded up, and then that sneaking feeling like you forgot to do something important. We’ve got […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 11, 2018
The camp store is a pretty cool place, both literally (tons of AC!) and figuratively (so much neat stuff!). We regularly get questions about the camp store, so here’s the one-stop-shop for all your information needs. Why do you even have a camp store? First, we want you to know that the camp store does […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner Posted Apr 11, 2018
At Pine Cove we are all about being seriously fun. Themed dinners and events (theme nights) are just one of the many ways that we have fun at camp. When else do you get to pretend to be a superhero and run around playing a superhero game? Or cheer for your made-up country for the […]
Tags: camp prep
