Author: Mina Hudson
Content Coordinator
Mina first began working for Pine Cove as a summer media staffer at the Timbers from 2020-2022. After graduating from seminary, she worked as a freelance media specialist before beginning her position as a Content Coordinator for Pine Cove. Mina and her husband love to travel, spend time outdoors with friends, engage in creative hobbies, and care for Mina's ever-growing plant collection.
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Mina Hudson
We’re thrilled to welcome the newest members of our Pine Cove program staff! Coming from near and far, they’re joining our teams at Towers, Timbers, Ridge, Silverado, Springs, and Chimney Point. Get ready to hear what they’re most excited about, discover where they were before Pine Cove, and see their heart for sharing the Gospel […]
Tags: 2025, ministry, new staffers, program staff
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Mina Hudson
If you’ve ever wondered what a day at camp looks like, the truth is: no two days are ever exactly the same! And that’s part of the fun! Some days are full of silliness, theme nights, and spontaneous camp-etition. Others are packed with favorite activities and traditions that never get old. While there’s really no […]
Tags: schedule, summer, summer prep, typical day
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wonder who shows up to camp ready to mentor high school girls… and maybe also covered head-to-toe in green paint? Meet Avery “Queen Juice” Fink! Whether she’s leading campers through crazy fun activities, causing a little (totally intentional) chaos on stage, or pointing staffers to Jesus in the middle of all the camp madness, […]
Tags: ministry, shores, staff profile, youth camp
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Mina Hudson
At Pine Cove, it’s easy to live out your faith. You’re surrounded by worship songs, memory verse sessions before breakfast, and high fives at every turn. But when you head back to school, it doesn’t always feel the same. The cafeteria food isn’t nearly as good, and your classmates may not be belting “Glorious Day” […]
Tags: back to school, faith, gospel, ministry
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
This summer, more than 2,500 (let’s count ’em!) college staffers helped make another summer of camp unforgettable! These incredible counselors, cooks, lifeguards, photographers, and more come from all corners of the country, representing a diverse lineup of colleges and universities. Each year, we like to see how those schools stack up against each other for […]
Tags: 2025, college, summer staff, top 10 schools
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Notebooks, pencils, and… camp names? Yep, you heard us right! Just because school’s back in session doesn’t mean the camp fun has to end. We’ve rounded up some of the most A+ worthy camp names that take a page straight out of your school book. From class electives to Friday night lights, these names bring […]
Tags: 2025, back to school, camp names, summer staff
by Mina Hudson
“I’ve been to camp every summer since I was 8 years old. This last ride taught me a lot and best of all, brought me closer to Him. Thank you Pine Cove Camps for changing my life.” — Shores Camper “Pine Cove has a way of planting seeds that grow deep roots, and I’m so […]
Tags: 2025, full summer recap, recap, summer highlights
by Mina Hudson
The trunk is home and unpacked. The water bottle still somehow has its nametag. And your camper? They’re back! After a week (or two!) of serious fun, they’re probably still glowing from the sun, perhaps a little tired from dancing the Monkey nonstop, and maybe even quietly humming ‘Camp is Here‘ under their breath. So […]
Tags: back to school, family, parenting, stories, summer
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
We thought last summer’s camp names were unbeatable… but this year’s crew took things to a whole new level. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, someone shows up with a name so clever, so punny, or so downright ridiculous that we can’t help but laugh out loud. From pun-packed masterpieces to names that […]
Tags: camp names, ministry, summer, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Christina just celebrated her 20th summer at Pine Cove—that’s two whole decades of camp energy and memories! She’s the behind-the-scenes hero at the registration desk, making sure every camper’s journey starts off right. In this chat, Christina spills on how the Lord led her to camp, what parenting has taught her about God’s love, and […]
Tags: ministry, staff, staff profile
