Author: Karissa Pitaniello
Former Staff
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
For Flynn Slider, Pine Cove has been more than just a summer job—it’s been a story of saying “yes” to where God leads. In this interview, Josh reflects on his time at camp, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what makes the Ranch such a special place. Plus, he shares the wild story […]
Tags: Flynn Slider, Josh Green, ranch
Pine Cove’s newest program, Springs Pro, is set to launch at the Springs camp in the summer of 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited! This new initiative brings a fresh approach to the Springs—one specifically designed for high school-aged campers. We sat down with camp director Ben ‘Digs’ Gasaway to dive into all the […]
Tags: springs, springs pro
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Have you ever wondered how someone juggles elementary and college ministries while making time for Auburn football and the occasional Taylor Swift concert? This month, we’re diving into Kylie’s story of faith, humor, and unforgettable camp moments. Find out everything from her favorite skit characters to her funniest on-the-job mishaps! How did you get to […]
Tags: kylie witcher, silverado, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
What do you get when you combine marathon training, wisdom-packed quotes from Teddy Roosevelt, and a camp name like “Whip-Flash”? You get Micah: a leader with an unmatched blend of energy, humor, and faith. Follow along as Micah takes us through his favorite Athens hangouts, his dad’s timeless advice on failure, and how God is […]
Tags: chimney point, Micah Howard, staff profile
This month, we’re diving into our team’s favorite podcasts! Whether you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations on faith or something fun and lighthearted, our staff has you covered. Some of my favorite faith-based podcasts are “With the Perrys,” “Ask Pastor John,” “The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast,” and the Austin Stone sermons! I also love “On Fire,” a […]
Tags: podcast recommendations, staff favorites
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Meet Faith Banford, our talented Media Specialist who plays a key role in creating the amazing CampLife experience for you! Hailing from just outside DC, Faith isn’t just tech-savvy—she’s also a pro with pottery, CrossFit, and (hopefully soon) vans! You read that right. Get to know Faith and her many facets below! Tell us about […]
Tags: faith banford, HQ, media specialist, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Growing up immersed in the world of Christian camps, Josh ‘Prankster’s Paradise’ Bice developed a passion for camp ministry that led him to Pine Cove, where he is currently the Woods family camp director! Josh has journeyed through various roles at Pine Cove, from camper to full-time staff, all while growing in his love for […]
Tags: josh bice, shores, staff profile, woods director
It is our greatest pleasure to introduce you to the newest additions to our Pine Cove program staff! They’ve traveled from all over to join our Towers, Outback, Ridge, City, and Chimney Point teams. They’re sharing their seriously fun stories of how they got their camp names, some of their favorite things, and their passion […]
Tags: chimney point, full time staff, new staffers, outback, Ridge, towers
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Get to know your new seriously faithful and seriously fun Timbers director Caleb “Sink Or Swim” Howard! Pine Cove has played a role in Caleb’s walk with Christ for over 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 […]
Tags: caleb howard, sink or swim, sos, staff profile, timbers
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
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 […]
Tags: packing for camp, tips, trunk
