Category: Inside the Cove
by Erin Harris
I’ve been thinking a lot about the kids going back to school tomorrow. Even though we KNOW this is what God has called our family to do for now, it FEELS very uncertain, and less than ideal. Stressed out teachers and admin, masks, kids who’ve been cooped up for five months, and, well, COVID. I […]
Tags: back to school, biblical truth, moms, motherhood, parenting, school
Editor’s note: This week marks a year since Bill “Red Baron” McKenzie, our founder, passed away. Here is a tribute written by Bill “Surf” Hendricks celebrating God’s faithfulness through one man’s heart to serve Him. One Friday when I was about 10 or 11, my dad (Howard Hendricks) told my brother and me he had […]
Inside the Cove | Stories | Summer Staff
It’s no secret that this summer didn’t look anything like we expected it would! But of course—God was still at work. Join our Chief Ministry Officer Craig “Dutch” Langemeier as he recaps and reflects on summer 2020, thanks you for your support, and shares a story of just one of the many lives transformed by […]
by Anna Birch
As we wrap up the final week of camp, it’s fun to look back on what have been some of the trends this summer. Every year we notice there just seems to be a few things that are cool and we can’t quite put our finger on why, but it sure is fun to take […]
Tags: campers, summer, summer staff, summer trends, trends
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 […]
Tags: amanda barnes, reggie, staff, Staff Profiles
by Anna Birch
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 […]
Tags: camper, gospel, life transformation, quotes
by Anna Birch
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, […]
Tags: horse program, horses
by Pine Cove
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 […]
Tags: alumni, family camp, moms, staff, throwback, youth camp
by Anna Birch
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 […]
by Anna Birch
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 […]
Tags: chimney point, cowboy breakfast, family camp, parents, south carolina, southeast, trail ride