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Author: Karissa Pitaniello

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Karissa Pitaniello

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More Funny Camp Names 2023

by Karissa Pitaniello

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The party doesn’t stop at Pine Cove, and neither do the hilarious camp names! Each summer our staffers seem to get more and more creative as they get to know each other through the Name Game. Having a camp name is a Pine Cove tradition because it’s seriously fun (always!), and it allows campers to […]

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2023 New Activity Classes!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Every second of Pine Cove is filled with fun and intentionality! One of our favorite ways to combine the two are through… activity classes! Campers are able to let their guards down, try new things, make memories with their cabin mates, and sometimes even go all-in in competitions. We believe that shared experiences build trust, […]

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Camp Mural Roundup

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Whether you’re having serious-fun at Pine Cove in Georgia, South Carolina, East Texas, or Central Texas, each camp comes with its own stunning view! From tall trees to wide open fields, God’s glory and beauty is shown through nature on each property. But, at Pine Cove, we’re all about going above and beyond. Which is […]

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Staff Profile: Audra “Mater” Metz

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Longtime Bluff’s camper and Midwest native, Audra is in the swing of her second summer as the Women’s Director at the Woods! Learn about what the Lord has taught her through Pine Cove, and be persuaded to buy your very own crab costume!  Tell us about yourself! I grew up in Springville, Missouri and still […]

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2023 Property Updates Around Pine Cove!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Each year at Pine Cove, we want the experience for our campers to be better and better. Sometimes that includes making some upgrades around camp! We are extremely grateful for the Lord’s provision and for the hard work of our construction teams to make these new, seriously fun projects a reality! Bask in all of […]

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Pine Cove City Activity Classes!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Throughout the summer, our City teams work hard to bring the Christ-centered serious fun to YOUR neighborhood! One of our favorite parts of these jam-packed weeks of camp is the awesome activity classes. Whether you prefer climbing a sky-high rock wall, racing your friends down the slip ‘n’ slide, or finding your perfect aim in […]

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New 2023 Camp Names We Love!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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“NAME GAME, gimme that name, I want that name!” That’s the sound of a camp cheer we’ve been hearing all around camp for the past few weeks as new staffers were receiving their camp names! Each staffer since 1967 has received their own unique name. These names are always seriously fun, but also a great […]

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Staff Profile: Kase “Optimist Crime” White

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Kase has spent almost every summer of his life blobbing, zip-lining, and learning about the Lord at Pine Cove! He is an East Texas native and graduated from Oklahoma State University  (Go Pokes!) with a degree in finance. Enjoy laughing along to his hilarious stories as you get to know one of the most joyful […]

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Staff Favorites: Pre-Camp Purchases

by Karissa Pitaniello

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We have been preparing for camp by working hard and praying hard! We also wanted to know what our staffers are putting in their shopping carts as they prepare for camp to be here. Read along to find out what their favorite pre-camp purchases have been! “I LOVE my small scrunchies! Easy on the hair […]

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2023 Camp Prayer Calendar!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7  As camp quickly approaches, we want to be as prayerful as we are excited! Join us in praying daily for campers, staffers, families, etc. as we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! Give each link a click to […]

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