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Category: Inside the Cove


2025 Camp Prayer Calendar

by Mina Hudson

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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50 Years of the Ranch

by Pine Cove

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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 […]

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Reflecting on the 2025 Forge Turkey Trip

by Pine Cove

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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 […]

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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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