Author: Jesse Garner
Sr. 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. Jesse and his wife Lacey have two children, Keldon and Rose.
by Jesse Garner
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!). Questions about our health policies? […]
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! When we first attended family camp, we had a one-year-old and an almost five-year-old. It was such a blessing of a week and desperately needed for our family, but it also included some challenges with kids that little! […]
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! Updates for All Youth Camps – Summer 2025 We are encouraging everyone only send the amount of prescription medication needed for their session. So if your camper needs a daily prescription med and is there for a week, […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! Need to add money to your camper’s camp store account? Click here to log in, see their balance, and add money. The camp store is a pretty cool place, both literally (tons of AC!) and figuratively (so much […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner
Updates for Summer 2022 We are continually evaluating the latest state and church recommendations for our procedures to protect the health of campers, staff, and parents. 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 […]
Tags: camp in the city, day camp, summer prep
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! What’s just as fun as coming to Pine Cove City? Coming to City 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 […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! Need to create or manage a friend group? Click here. 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 […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! Like nap schedules, discipline, school choices, or pretty much anything in the parenting world, care packages are a topic that generate a diversity of opinions. Some parents fall into the “I already spend a lot of money on […]
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by Jesse Garner
Updates for Summer 2022 We are continually evaluating the latest state and church recommendations for our procedures to protect the health of campers, staff, and parents. Any major updates for 2022 will be summarized below. See our opening day guide for current drop-off procedures. The CampLife app may require you to log in, even if […]
Tags: camp prep
by Jesse Garner
Valerie “Ouch Potato” Morby is just straight up fun. You probably don’t know it, but you’ve been reading her writing for years on our Pine Cove social media channels, websites, and emails. She’s a celebrator, has the best party decorations, surprises her team with doughnuts, and has been around Pine Cove since 2008 in marketing, […]
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