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Author: Karissa Pitaniello

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Karissa Pitaniello

Content Coordinator


Staff Profile: Caleb Howard

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Get to know the seriously faithful and seriously fun Timbers men’s director Caleb “Sink Or Swim” Howard! Pine Cove has played a role in Caleb’s walk with Christ for 15 (let’s count ‘em!) years now. Hear from Caleb below as he tells us more about his family, his experience throughout the years at Pine Cove, […]

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3 Reasons To Pack For Camp In A Trunk!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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On opening day at camp, you’re sure to see some rectangle boxes flying around property! You might be thinking to yourself, “Self, what are those things? Can’t campers just use a suitcase or duffle bag?” We’re here to share with you three reasons why you might want to consider packing in a trunk (like this […]

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2024 First Half Recap

by Karissa Pitaniello

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If you haven’t been able to tell, we’ve been up to some serious fun this summer! The best part? We’re only halfway through! Stay up to date with all the memories we’ve been making through our need-to-know statistics on the first half of summer 2024!

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Happy Fourth From Pine Cove!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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The party never stops at Pine Cove and that especially rings true each year on Independence Day! There’s just something seriously fun about being at summer camp during the best summer holiday. Campers at each site today will have a day filled with Birthday Rapping the nation, sporting red, white, and blue while they compete […]

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New Activity Class: Bumper Boats!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Step into one of our favorite new activity classes that is being introduced at the Outback this summer… Bumper Boats! It’s the perfect combination of bumper cars with boats to race and bump into your cabin mates on the water. Take a look at how much our campers are loving this new activity, and hear […]

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Skit Spotlight!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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The best part about a meal at Pine Cove? Okay, other than the tater tots? Skit! Each week, our staffers create a hilarious skit that always includes intense costumes, bad guys being defeated, and the entire camp cheering on the good guys. Step into the Ponderosa at the Ranch and check out one of their […]

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Staff Favorites: Reset Songs

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Sometimes life can get overwhelming! Worship music is a helpful way some of our staffers like to center their hearts and turn down the outside noise. We’ve rounded up their favorite songs that help them do just that! Check out the list below, or listen along on Spotify! I’ve been really enjoying listening to Forrest […]

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Staff Profile: Selina “WhoDee” Apodaca

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Selina has spent many years serving Pine Cove faithfully as she travels to and from churches with Pine Cove City! Get to know the Iceberg Site Director as she tells us about how she got to camp, her favorite places to go to in College Station, and more Tell us about yourself! I grew up […]

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City is Happening!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Pine Cove City is in full swing and ready to bring some serious fun to YOUR neighborhood! Get the scoop on this summer’s activity classes, theme days, and hear from our site directors!  Day In The Life  Each day at Pine Cove City is jam-packed with a whole lot of serious fun, and this summer […]

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Happy Father’s Day From Pine Cove

by Karissa Pitaniello

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We’ll take any excuse to celebrate the amazing dads that make up the Pine Cove family! We’re grateful for the way they’re always willing to carry luggage, be the designated driver through the gauntlet, and for how they encourage their little campers to try the ropes course or waterslide. But more than anything, we’re thankful […]

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