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Category: Inside the Cove


2025 Full-Time Staff Retreat Recap

by Valerie Morby

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The two teams faced off on the revered grounds of the Crier Creek pickleball courts, surrounded by 160 of their friends and coworkers. On one side: a family camp director and a vice president. On the other: a family camp director… and a president. How did we get here? We’ll need to rewind about 24 […]

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Top 10 Schools — 2025

by Mina Hudson

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This summer, more than 2,500 (let’s count ’em!) college staffers helped make another summer of camp unforgettable! These incredible counselors, cooks, lifeguards, photographers, and more come from all corners of the country, representing a diverse lineup of colleges and universities. Each year, we like to see how those schools stack up against each other for […]

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From Cabins to Classrooms: Creative Camp Names for Back to School

by Mina Hudson

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Notebooks, pencils, and… camp names? Yep, you heard us right! Just because school’s back in session doesn’t mean the camp fun has to end. We’ve rounded up some of the most A+ worthy camp names that take a page straight out of your school book. From class electives to Friday night lights, these names bring […]

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Summer Recap 2025

by Mina Hudson

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“I’ve been to camp every summer since I was 8 years old. This last ride taught me a lot and best of all, brought me closer to Him. Thank you Pine Cove Camps for changing my life.” — Shores Camper “Pine Cove has a way of planting seeds that grow deep roots, and I’m so […]

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Questions to Ask Your Camper as They Head Back to School

by Mina Hudson

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The trunk is home and unpacked. The water bottle still somehow has its nametag. And your camper? They’re back! After a week (or two!) of serious fun, they’re probably still glowing from the sun, perhaps a little tired from dancing the Monkey nonstop, and maybe even quietly humming ‘Camp is Here’ under their breath. So […]

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Important 2025 Registration Dates

by Valerie Morby

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The sun may have set on Summer 2025… but we can already see Summer 2026 on the horizon! Make sure you’re ready for it by checking out a short stack of important dates below—including when you should plan on celebrating a certain delicious dessert… Grab a fork, get ready to scroll, and let’s dig in! […]

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More Camp Names We’ve Loved This Summer

by Mina Hudson

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We thought last summer’s camp names were unbeatable… but this year’s crew took things to a whole new level. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, someone shows up with a name so clever, so punny, or so downright ridiculous that we can’t help but laugh out loud. From pun-packed masterpieces to names that […]

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Staff Profile: Christina “Poke N Oak” Deimund

by Mina Hudson

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Christina just celebrated her 20th summer at Pine Cove—that’s two whole decades of camp energy and memories! She’s the behind-the-scenes hero at the registration desk, making sure every camper’s journey starts off right. In this chat, Christina spills on how the Lord led her to camp, what parenting has taught her about God’s love, and […]

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Our Favorite Ways to Beat the Heat

by Mina Hudson

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When the summer sun is blazing and the temps start soaring, we don’t sweat it—we splash, sip, and slide right through it! At Pine Cove, staying cool is just another excuse to have a whole lot of serious fun. From diving into the pool to chilling out under the trees, here are some of our […]

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2025 First Half Recap

by Mina Hudson

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Camp is in full summer swing and we’ve been having the most serious fun of the summer! But do you know what’s even better? We’ve got an entire half of camp still to come, which means there’s tons more adventure on its way! As we dive into the second half, take a look at some […]

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