Author: Karissa Pitaniello
Former Staff
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Step into Abby’s incredible journey from Nebraska to Pine Cove, where her diehard football spirit meets a life of ministry. Follow along as she takes us through the ups and downs of camp life, marriage, and motherhood… Oh! And through the cornfields of Nebraska! The Lord led her to uproot her life for a transformative […]
Tags: abby munoz, forge, HQ, pine cove city, shores, staff profile
Halloween will be here before we know it, bringing with it a whirlwind of creativity, candy, and costumes! Who could forget those unforgettable Halloween nights when we transformed into our favorite characters and creatures… and loaded up on CANDY! Come with us on a trip down memory lane as our staff shares the Halloween costumes […]
Tags: costumes, halloween, staff favorites
Football season is in full swing, which means tailgates are happening! If there are two (let’s count ‘em!) things we love at Pine Cove, it’s food and fellowship. Another factor that makes tailgates seriously fun? The games! From corn hole and washers to just throwing a football around, tailgates have it all. We can’t say […]
Tags: favorites, games, tailgate
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
We’re so excited for you to get to learn more about our awesome Bluffs director Coleman “Busta Rhyme” Ross! Coleman grew up in Dallas before heading to Oklahoma State University. Throughout his summers he joined the Pine Cove summer staff team, but that wasn’t his first Pine Cove experience! Coleman grew up going to family […]
Tags: bluffs, Busta Rhyme, Coleman Ross, staff profile
The wait is over! It’s time for the top schools represented this past summer to be REVEALED! We have been in awe of how God has moved in mighty ways this year. It is no mistake who He brings on property each summer, and that especially includes who we hire. Our staff are the best […]
Tags: recruiting, summer staff, top 10 schools
The best part of small groups is the chance to walk through life alongside other devoted believers. But… the snacks are usually pretty great too! Get ready to invite your people over after reading through our staff’s favorite small group snacks. My favorite snack to bring to small group is ice cream sandwiches! Just bake […]
Tags: small group, snacks, staff favorites, staff round up
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
A friend to all and a bit of a “jack-of-all-hobbies,” Dex ‘Pikapoo!’ Carter has been a part of the Pine Cove family since 2015. Get to know the Outback director as he shares how the Lord transformed his heart, and laugh along to his hilarious and… electric stories! If you were to give someone an […]
Tags: camp in the city, Camp is Here, Dexter Carter, forge, outback, Pikapoo, staff profile, stories
We are so grateful for everyone who participated in the Silverado and Towers puppy auction! It was a blessing to see these beloved dogs go home to their new families. We are thankful for the time our campers had with these sweet puppies, and for the proceeds from the adoptions that are going to our […]
Tags: auction, puppies, silverado, towers
The serious fun of camp doesn’t have to stop just because summer is over! Transform your living room into a theme night by picking one of our favorite nights of camp from below, or choose your own! Mr. Merkus and His Magnificent Circus Brought to you by the Towers! The Big Top is back […]
Tags: 2023, at home, family fun, theme nights
“I don’t have to earn forgiveness of my sins with a big spiritual resume because Jesus offers me forgiveness and true life for free.” – Ridge Camper “I can honestly say that there is not one area of my life where the Lord has not used Pine Cove in some way to speak, encourage, and […]
Tags: 2023, family camp, full summer recap, pine cove city, summer highlights, youth camp
