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Category: Inside the Cove


9 Places You’ll Spot Dad Around Camp This Father’s Day

by Mina Hudson

One dad or male family camper wearing a white shirt and headphones, raising his hands and dancing during an activity at Pine Cove, a family camp in Texas, South Carolina, or Georgia.

This Father’s Day, we’re giving a big shoutout to the unsung camp legends: the dads! Whether he’s diving headfirst into the action or just soaking up the joy of family time, Dad knows how to do camp right. Here are nine classic places you’re bound to find him if you look around camp this summer. […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Traditions

by Mina Hudson

Hundreds of high school campers and staff members standing in a large outdoor crowd listening to a staff member speak on a stage overlooking a lake at Pine Cove Shores, a high school overnight camp in Tyler, TX.

There’s just something about camp traditions that stick with you. We’ve got traditions so fun, so weird, and so beloved that staff count down the days just to relive them. The goofy cheers, the late-night snacks, the moments that make you laugh until you cry. They’re the heartbeat of camp, passed down from camp director […]

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Summer 2025’s Craziest Camp Names

by Mina Hudson

Three counselors leading a large group of summer staffers during an evening program name game at Pine Cove, an overnight camp in Tyler, TX.

“NAME GAME, gimme that name, I want that name!” If the cheer hasn’t already been stuck in your head, it will be now as we reflect on all the singing and dancing we’ve done to it around camp as new staffers were receiving their camp names! Since way back in 1967, every staffer has been […]

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Staff Profile: Jace “Papa” Hardy

by Mina Hudson

Three male campers riding a yellow inflatable banana boat and cheering at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

Ever wondered, “Self, who takes care of the boats at Pine Cove when camp’s not in session?” Meet Jace “Papa” Hardy! From sailing on a banana boat to fixing broken parts, Jace handles everything in (and out!) of the water for our Southeast region. Cruise through his interview to learn how he got his camp […]

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Training Week 2025

by Mina Hudson

Five Pine Cove summer staffers jumping with their hands raised during training week at Pine Cove, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

With opening day just around the corner, each and every one of our camps is alive with energy and anticipation! Our incredible summer staff are finally here and have spent time spread across the grounds deep into Training Week as they prepare for the season ahead. From lifeguards and high ropes specialists to media pros, […]

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The Offer Still Stands: A Sneak Peek of Family Camp Bible Study

by Pine Cove

Three girl campers reading Bibles during a cabin Bible study at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

Hey Family Campers! Summer is just around the corner, and we CANNOT WAIT to welcome you back to camp! As the school year winds down and summer is getting ready to roll right around the corner, know that we’re praying for you and your families, your transitions, and all the excitement (and chaos!) that this […]

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5 Ways to Prepare for Camp (At Home!)

by Mina Hudson

A large group of middle school campers running and cheering with foam sticks during a game at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

Summer is just around the corner, and that means camp is almost here! Whether it’s your first time heading to Pine Cove or you’ve been counting down the days since last August, now’s the perfect time to get prepped and pumped for another incredible summer ahead. If you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming of […]

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2025 Camp Prayer Calendar

by Mina Hudson

A large group of high school and middle school campers sitting on a grassy hill, listening to a speaker during an evening worship time at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

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

An excited mom waving with both hands out of the sunroof of a car during family camp check-in at Pine Cove Woods, a family camp in Tyler, TX.

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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