Author: Pine Cove
by Pine Cove
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
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Throughout the summer, campers and staffers alike are encouraged by the Club talks that our full-time team curates! After praising the Lord with their cabinmates, campers listen to these talks that are always drenched in Scripture and, of course, include some seriously fun stories! Sit back and enjoy the highlights of Hayden “Mr. Polar Bear” […]
Tags: club talk, Hayden Weaver, shores, summer 2023
by Pine Cove
August means unpacking your summer suitcase and getting back into your swing of routine! As you do, we want to offer some of our staff’s favorite resources to keep your day-to-day Christ-centered! Gentle and Lowly In Matthew 11:20, Jesus says, “I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” […]
Tags: 2023, fall, recommendations, resources, rhythm, tools
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
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Orientation week happens each summer so that staffers can get to know each other and the Pine Cove Way! There’s always sure to be some serious fun happening at camp, especially when our summer staffers are building friendship as they prepare for a summer of service. Enjoy this glimpse into orientation week this year! Things […]
Tags: 2023, orientation, recap, summer
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
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Camp is almost here, which means staffers are all over Pine Cove property! Summer staffers with specialized positions come early to camp to learn role-specific skills. We call this training week! Also happening during training week: trailblazing! Staffers have been working hard preparing each camp for campers to enjoy. Enjoy these glimpses into all the […]
Tags: 2023, recap, training week
by Pine Cove
Spotting serious fun is easy when you’re at Pine Cove! But can you spot all 10 differences between these two camp scenes? Click here when you’re ready to check your answers!
Tags: game, spot the difference, summer
by Pine Cove
Since summer is right around the corner, you might find yourself daydreaming about going off the blob, gazing at lakefront views, and laughing along to hilarious skits! We’re right there with you. Enjoy reading along to a journal entry written by one of our campers, Heidi Lantz, as she puts to words what makes each […]
Tags: summer camp, why camp
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Pine Cove
We are FIRED UP about having some serious fun this summer at Pine Cove! But more than anything, we are eager to learn more about the Lord together through His Word! Some of the best memories at camp are made in small circles: cabin mates sitting together digging into their Bibles. Here is a preview […]
Tags: 2023, bible study, summer
by Pine Cove
Each year students from the Forge, our leadership development program, travel together to Israel. They walk where Jesus walked and experience the Bible in person! Together as a team, the Forge created a daily journal to track all that they saw and learned. You can read each of the daily posts here, or continue reading […]
