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By Karis Keith, high school student and longtime Pine Cove camper. What if one place could completely change the direction of your life? Pine Cove is a Christian summer camp dedicated to sharing the Gospel, building relationships, and creating meaningful experiences for young people. Many people assume summer camps are simply places for recreation, where […]
Tags: camper testimony, longtime camper
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
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The serious fun of camp doesn’t have to just happen in the summer. It can technically happen anytime, anywhere! If you’ve ever found yourself missing the laughter, energy, and pure joy of your favorite camp days, good news: you can bring that same spirit home. Whether you want to relive some of your favorite traditions […]
Tags: camp at your house, family fun, transformed
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If you’ve been searching for the “best Christian summer camps in Texas,” you can officially stop scrolling. You’ve found Pine Cove! We know you want more than just a place to drop your kids off for a week. You want a place where they’ll be safe, loved, and pointed to Jesus—all while having the time […]
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By Avery Schall, high school senior and longtime Chimney Point camper My dad is infamous for quoting lines from just three movies. One of his favorites is from “Field of Dreams.” ‘Is this heaven?’ ‘No, it’s Iowa.’ ‘Iowa? I could have sworn it was heaven.’ This scene (and my dad quoting it often) comes to […]
Tags: family camp, transformed
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At Pine Cove, we believe your child is a precious gift! Sending them away is an act of trust that we don’t take lightly. That’s why we maintain an uncompromising standard of care through a stringent, multi-layered strategy that includes our third-party safety partner, Praesidium, that starts on day one. If you’re searching for summer […]
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Haven’t been around camp in a while? Camp trends have changed more than you might think. Slush Puppies are a thing of the past, and even Chacos have taken a back seat! Check out a few of the differences we’ve noticed—from back then to what’s trending now. Fashion Then: Thick knit polos were the name […]
Tags: inside the cove, throwback
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When Craig and Carrie Langemeier first arrived at Pine Cove back in 1995, they had no way of knowing they’d still be serving at camp 30 years later! Craig spent many years as director of the Ranch youth camp and the Woods family camp, and now serves as Pine Cove’s President. Join “Dutch” and “Dutchess” […]
Tags: anniversary, craig and carrie langemeier, staff profile, transformed
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Soaring indoor ropes courses, brightly-colored bumper cars, and new shaded sports courts—these are some of the newest activities our campers got to experience this past summer! While we’re certainly thrilled about these new additions and upgrades, we’re MOST excited about the spaces and opportunities they provide for our staffers to share the Gospel with campers. […]
Tags: construction, transformed, updates
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Summer at camp isn’t just about games and cabins: it’s about encountering God in the everyday moments. Each week during Club, campers and staff pause together to worship, reflect, and hear messages that challenge and inspire. Laughter and stories mix with Scripture, leaving everyone with something to carry home in their hearts. Today, we’re sharing […]
Tags: club rewind, summer 2025, woods
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The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time for our eighth annual Gift Guide! Our team has been busy gathering a lineup of thoughtful, one-of-a-kind, and seriously fun gift ideas to make this year’s shopping a breeze. Whether you’re looking for something stylish to wear, a book that inspires, a game that […]
Tags: 2025, christmas, gift guide
