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Category: Inside the Cove


Staff Profile: Amanda “Super Soaker” Barnes

by Tiffany Gilliam

Amanda Barnes close up

Amanda Barnes has been with Pine Cove for decades. She is a mother, a wife, and a Pine Cove Outback Registrar, or “Reggie” to use the common nickname. She was recruited to Pine Cove as a college counselor in 1999, and has been an exceptional example of the kindness and commitment of Jesus at Pine […]

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More Camper Quotes 2020

by Anna Birch

ridge baptism

Every single week, our staff prepares for Bible studies, activity classes, and theme nights, but ultimately, the Holy Spirit is preparing the hearts of campers for some serious life-change. Even seeing just a glimpse of what He has done for these kids and families leaves us grateful to be a part of it all! Here […]

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Help Pine Cove’s Horse Program

by Anna Birch

horse in sunlight

Howdy, NEIGHbor! The Pine Cove horse program could use your help! We are looking for second homes for some of our older horses during the non-summer months. Because of their age, these horses would benefit from some extra, individual care, but they do not need to be ridden. As we continue to provide safe, fun, […]

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Throwback Alumni: Katie “MapQuest” West

by Pine Cove

throwback talent show

Katie “MapQuest” (Massinger) West has been part of the Pine Cove family for as long as she can remember. Her Pine Cove story began before she was born and spans the 80s, 90s, 00s, and still continues! Let’s walk down memory lane with her through the decades and have a look at how camp has […]

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More 2020 Camp Names We Love

by Anna Birch

Woods name game

We have so many favorite camp names from this summer, we had to make another list! Do you recognize any of your counselors or friends from this list?  To get you in the mood for Christmas in July: Wash You a Merry Slipmas Mr. Hallmark Police Navidad Do you recognize any favorite tunes or bands […]

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Chimney Point’s Cowboy Breakfast

by Anna Birch

parents eating together

Staffer Leah Grace “Raffy” Wiggins shares why Chimney Point’s Cowboy Breakfast is a favorite among parents! The beauty of Cowboy Breakfast is that the very people who are always taking care of others—parents!—can be taken care of themselves. We welcome the couples inside a cabin on the edge of the lake, decorated with a Little […]

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Summer Staff Giving

by Anna Birch

girl staffers thumbs up

Every summer, we offer our summer staff the opportunity to give back part (or all!) of their paychecks to help get campers to camp. The money they give goes straight to Project 319, which helps with scholarships for kids and families who need some help offsetting the cost of camp. God clearly softened hearts and […]

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Favorite Camper Quotes So Far

by Anna Birch

girl laughing

A week (or two!) of camp can be the catalyst for major life change in a camper. God uses everything from Bible study to songs at Club to activity classes and more to soften hearts. One of our favorite things is getting to hear from campers and parents about what they learned during their stay. […]

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First Half Recap 2020

by Anna Birch

girl zipline

The first half of summer was amazing—exciting theme nights, new activity classes AND facilities, and life-changing time in God’s Word. Check out some highlights and stories from the past few weeks as we jump into the second half! Camps stepped up their games with these awesome theme nights and events! “After weeks of being quarantined, […]

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Why I Love My Dad

by Anna Birch

daughter riding on father

For our Father’s Day Giveaway, we asked you to tell us why you love your dad and think he is THE MAN… here are some of our favorite responses.  Also, don’t forget there are still a few days left to enter! Fill out this form by June 20th and you could win your dad a […]

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