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Author: Mina Hudson

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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.


2025 Camp Prayer Calendar

by Mina Hudson

A large group of high school and middle school campers sitting on a grassy hill, listening to a speaker during an evening worship time at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

Camp is right around the corner, and we cannot wait for another summer of serious fun! As we gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, we want to focus on prayer and contend for camp together! Join us in praying daily for campers, staffers, and their families. Click to download a printable […]

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Staff Favorites: Why We Love Mom!

by Mina Hudson

An excited mom waving with both hands out of the sunroof of a car during family camp check-in at Pine Cove Woods, a family camp in Tyler, TX.

We’re pretty sure moms have superpowers. From snack-packing to pep-talking, they somehow manage to do it all, and make it look easy! Mother’s Day is our chance to hit pause and celebrate all the ways moms love, serve, and cheer us on. We asked our staff to share what they love about their moms, what […]

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Table Talk: Reflecting on the School Year

by Mina Hudson

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As the school year wraps up and the excitement of summer begins to build, we wanted to invite you and your family to take a moment and reflect on all that has happened since school began last fall. To help, we’ve come up with some Table Talk questions, which are designed to spark meaningful conversations […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Tips for Parents

by Mina Hudson

A smiling family of five—mom, dad, and three children (two boys and one girl)—standing together at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

There is nothing quite like the anticipation of sending your child off to camp, a week filled with new friends, unforgettable memories, and life-changing moments. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We know it can be a big step for you and for them, so our staff has pulled together a list of top […]

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“This or That”: Spring Edition

by Mina Hudson

Five elementary boy campers laughing and sitting on a porch swing at Pine Cove Silverado, an elementary overnight camp in Columbus, TX.

Spring is in the air, and WE LOVE IT! The days are getting warmer, flowers and trees are blooming, and camp is on its way! What better way to celebrate the season than with a fun game of “This or That?”—Spring Edition! Whether you love soaking up the sunshine, prefer enjoying the sound of birds […]

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Leadership Weekend 2025

by Mina Hudson

A large group of male and female Christian college-age counselors posing creatively in a team photo at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

As summer quickly approaches, our camp’s leadership teams gathered for a weekend full of what we like to call serious fun. This special time was set aside to prepare hearts and minds for the summer months ahead where life-change, laughter, and the Gospel collide. From casting vision to diving into prayer, and from team-building moments […]

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Staff Profile: Leah “Smax” Crum

by Mina Hudson

A smiling young adult female who is the Crier Creek Women

Leah is heading into her tenth summer at Pine Cove—yep, a whole decade of camp life! She’s grown up with camp and grown because of it, and in this interview, she shares some of the many lessons, laughs, and life changing moments she’s experienced along the way. Hear about her many skit appearances, her ever […]

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Staff Favorites: Scripture We Hold Close

by Mina Hudson

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As we continue to settle into this year’s rhythms and get back to routine post-spring break, what better way to refocus our hearts than by turning to Scripture? We asked our staff to share their favorite Bible verses—passages that have encouraged, sanctified, and uplifted them. Whether you’re looking for hope, wisdom, or inspiration, these verses […]

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Spring Has Sprung: 4 Outdoor Activities to Celebrate the Season!

by Mina Hudson

A father and his young daughter as they sit together on a picnic blanket during a fun, sunny gathering at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Family Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

It finally feels like spring around here, so it’s time to step outside and enjoy the sunshine! Whether you’re looking for a way to spend time with family or relax solo, we’ve got you covered. So grab your water bottle, throw on your favorite hat from the camp store, and let’s dive into four ways […]

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