Author: Pine Cove
by Pine Cove
Spring Break is coming up! To help you day dream about resting on the beach or hitting the slopes, we gathered our staff’s favorite tourist attractions. Get the inside scoop on their most-loved spots, and then get to packing! “The best tourist attraction on the planet is La King’s Confectionery on the Strand in Galveston, […]
Tags: staff favorites, tourist attractions, travel
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Sending your child to camp can be a significant milestone in their personal and social development. While it’s an exciting prospect, ensuring that your child is ready for the camp experience is crucial for a positive, safe, and thriving adventure. Every child is unique, and readiness for camp varies. Here are some signs to look […]
Tags: summer prep, youth camp
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by Pine Cove
Thank you again for your patience as we worked through technical issues with our registration software provider. Starting on Monday January 29th, we will be staggering the opening registration time for our church locations. We believe spreading out our open times over three days will help ensure the best possible experience for parents as they […]
Tags: announcements, pine cove city, registration
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Pine Cove
Our full-time program team cherishes each day of summer intentionally serving alongside the college summer staff… so much so that each year they make the effort to all reconnect on a mid-winter staff trip! This is a fruitful time to reminisce, look forward to the summer ahead, and as always, share lots of laughs! Our […]
Tags: 2024, summer staff, summer staff trips, winter trips
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‘Tis the season to accomplish some goals! January is in full swing, so we asked our staff what their favorite fitness accessories are to help keep them on track. Add some of these to your cart or to your phone’s home screen and make this year a strong one! I am LOVING my Bala Bangles […]
Tags: fitness accessories, new years resolution, staff favorites
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Oh what fun it was this year at WINTERFEST! Bad guys were pied, gingerbread houses were crafted, and God was glorified! Get a glimpse below of what it was like to spend the most wonderful time of the year at the most wonderful place on earth. Next up? Summer camp 2024! View this post […]
Tags: 2023, christmas, recap, winterfest
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We’ve gathered ‘round our staff’s favorite Christmas albums so that you can sing along while rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Read below to see what the results are, or listen to a Spotify playlist of all of them here! “‘Jackson 5 Christmas Album’ from 1970 has zero skips. It’s a classic!” – Dexter “Pikapoo!” Carter, […]
Tags: christmas, christmas albums, sing along, songs, staff favorites
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It’s time for the sixth annual Pine Cove Gift Guide! Our team of gift gurus have been searching the market, sifting through trends, and uncovering hidden gems to ensure that this year’s guide is filled with treasures that will leave your loved ones beaming brighter than holiday lights. Whether you’re on the hunt for the […]
Tags: 2023, christmas, favorites, gift guide, gifts
by Pine Cove
Even if you haven’t been a camper or staffer at Crier Creek in Columbus, you’ve probably heard of the legendary Mama Mia’s hospitality and delicious cooking skills. Vikki “Mama Mia” George served as the Food Service Director for our Central Texas camps for several years. Her food was so good, that in 2015 we released […]
Tags: Crier Creek Cookbook, fall, Fall Recipes, food