Author: Pine Cove
by Pine Cove
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
by Pine Cove
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
by Pine Cove
All summer long, both campers and staff get to be reminded of powerful truths throughout the week during Club—one of the best parts of camp life! After a time of worship with their cabins, everyone gathers to hear a message packed with God’s Word and plenty of stories that make you laugh and think at […]
Tags: club talk, pine cove city, summer 25
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Pine Cove
Hey Family Campers! Summer is just around the corner, and we CANNOT WAIT to welcome you back to camp! As the school year winds down and summer is getting ready to roll right around the corner, know that we’re praying for you and your families, your transitions, and all the excitement (and chaos!) that this […]
Tags: bible study, family camp, summer
by Pine Cove
Parenting is an ever-evolving journey filled with challenges, joys, and countless decisions. One of the most significant milestones for both parents and children is learning how to navigate time away from home safely. Whether it’s a school or church trip, a sleepover, or a summer camp, teaching our children about personal safety, boundaries, and self-advocacy […]
Tags: safety, summer, worry free
Inside the Cove | Stories | Summer Staff
by Pine Cove
Believe it or not, it’s time for us to sing the Birthday Rap to the Ranch—our East Texas junior high camp just turned 50 (let’s count ’em!) years old! The Lord has used the Ranch to transform the lives of thousands of campers and staffers since its very first summer back in 1974. Buildings have […]
Inside the Cove | Spiritual | Stories
by Pine Cove
Editor’s Note: The following story was shared by Kyndra “Crusty” Samaniego, a current student of Pine Cove’s Forge program. The Forge Class of 2025 is back from Turkey! A once-in-a-lifetime trip like this is not easy to put into words, but we’re going to try our best to recap all the incredible experiences we had […]
Tags: faith, forge, lessons, life transformation
by Pine Cove
As our niece’s stuffed corgi’s grandpa’s dogwalker’s roommate always said: not every day is your birthday. (So true.) But one day a year, it IS your birthday, and that often ends up being a pretty memorable event! We asked our staffers to tell us about some of their favorite birthday memories, and got some pretty […]
Tags: birthday, staff favorites
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Pine Cove
We asked our staffers what their most hilarious skit moments were. From raw fish to broken doors, you don’t want to miss this! Skippy the Fish “Way back in the day—when the Ranch dining hall was still down by the pool (and had a fireplace with vent holes near the stage, which becomes important later)—we […]
Tags: bloopers, funny, skit stories, staff favorites
by Pine Cove
At Pine Cove, we strive to follow the example Jesus set of hospitality throughout His earthly ministry. There are many great books on the topic that have helped us focus on creating a welcoming and others-focused environment, several of which have been encouraging and engaging reminders of how we can strive for hospitality both on […]
Tags: book recommendations, hospitality reads, recommendations, resources
