Author: Karissa Pitaniello
Content Coordinator
When you work at camp, you eat a lot of the same food over and over (10 weeks of fajita night? Sign us up!). This creates room to create some fun new ways to enjoy it! We rounded up our staffers’ favorite “food hacks” that they use to jazz up their camp meals… Bon Appétit! […]
Tags: camp food, hacks, staff favorites
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
We are weeks away from opening the gates for Summer 2024! Cabins are being spruced up, programs are being planned, and our leadership teams are ready to have their best summer yet! Each spring, our leadership teams retreat before the summer starts to unify their drive for the upcoming season and prepare for the weeks […]
Tags: 2024, leadership weekend, prep for camp, recap, training
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
At Pine Cove, even our technology team is seriously fun, and Hamilton “Dreamland” Bromhead is here to prove it! Get to know all of the layers of Hamilton as he takes you through his different roles at Pine Cove, what it was like to be an asparagus, and his favorite rice spots. (Yes, rice!) Don’t […]
Tags: dreamland, hamilton bromhead, HQ, staff profile, timbers
This year, our Forge students had the chance to experience parts of what they’ve been learning throughout the year in Turkey! Every stop throughout their trip was an experience—through hiking, teaching, and visuals, the group got a hands-on lesson at each location. We love hearing what the Forge students learn from their trip each year, […]
Tags: The Forge, travel, Turkey
Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Self, I wonder what the Pine Cove staffers like to do during their free time?” Well, wonder no more! We’ve compiled our staff’s favorite hobbies, and some of their responses might just surprise you! “My favorite hobby is creative writing! Since before I can remember, I have loved stories […]
Tags: hobbies, staff favorites
Brooks is a Nashville native who grew up going to Pine Cove with his family since he was four years old! A lot has changed since then, but he’s been able to see the Lord use Pine Cove in every season of his life. Learn more about Uno as he shares what God’s teaching him […]
Tags: brooks howard, full time staff, mens director, ranch, springs
If you’ve ever been to one of our Tyler camps, you’ve likely experienced the acclaimed Blue Store! The Blue Store, otherwise known as Pic-N-Pac, has been where countless Pine Cove meetings have been held, where counselors have picked up lunch before an opening day, or might even be your family’s traditional go-to stop after a […]
Tags: Pine Cove Origins, the blue store, tyler
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
The full-time Pine Cove program staff recently enjoyed retreating together in Central Texas at the Ridge! This is always something they look forward to since they get to be reconnected with camp staff from every region! The team was encouraged by amazing speakers, spent quality time together, and were recharged to prepare for an amazing […]
Tags: full time staff, program staff, recap, retreat, spring retreat
March is finally here! This means vacations, sunny weather, Easter, and… March Madness! At Pine Cove, we’re all about friendly competitions, so March Madness is right up our alley. Take a look at these camp names from last summer as you write our your bracket! LeBarf Rains “My most embarrassing story is from when I […]
Tags: basketball, camp names, march madness, round up
Catch up with Pine Cove’s long-time friend and previous director of the Bluffs, Chris “Hip Shot” Sherrod! Chris faithfully served the Bluffs for 10 years, and the impact he had on family camp, our summer staffers, and Pine Cove as a whole still resonates today! Read about his current season of life, be encouraged through […]
Tags: bluffs, Chris Sherrod, where are they now