Category: Inside the Cove
Preheat your ovens, campers, because we have some fantastic (and delicious) ideas for the recipes you need to get into your meal rotation for 2026! We pored over a copy of the classic Crier Creek cookbook (say that five times fast!) to find you some tasty appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. With easy main courses […]
Tags: recipes, Winter Recipes
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever met someone who literally lives and breathes Pine Cove? Someone whose summers are basically measured in iconic blob flights, porch cheers, and seriously fun shenanigans? Meet Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post! As the Ridge associate director, Colin has spent at least part of every single summer of his life on Pine Cove grounds (yes, every […]
Tags: full time staff, Ridge, staff profile
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Even if snow only rarely falls at camp, some names just sparkle with holiday cheer. From frosty fun to cozy comforts, these cold weather-inspired camp names are sure to sleigh your imagination, deck your halls with creativity, and leave you jingling all the way through the list. And as we all know, it’s never too […]
Tags: camp names, summer staff, winter
by Mina Hudson
The holiday season is here, and our full-time team is ready to embrace all the cozy, magical moments that come with it! From sipping hot cocoa by the fire to decorating the tree and sharing family recipes, we asked our staff to reveal the traditions that make this time of year so special. Whether you’re […]
Tags: fun, staff favorites, winter
by Pine Cove
Summer at camp isn’t just about games and cabins: it’s about encountering God in the everyday moments. Each week during Club, campers and staff pause together to worship, reflect, and hear messages that challenge and inspire. Laughter and stories mix with Scripture, leaving everyone with something to carry home in their hearts. Today, we’re sharing […]
Tags: club rewind, summer 2025, woods
by Pine Cove
The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time for our eighth annual Gift Guide! Our team has been busy gathering a lineup of thoughtful, one-of-a-kind, and seriously fun gift ideas to make this year’s shopping a breeze. Whether you’re looking for something stylish to wear, a book that inspires, a game that […]
Tags: 2025, christmas, gift guide
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
If you’ve ever wondered who actually wins all of those raffles and giveaways you see online, Kara “Crashy” Muyia might be your person! Kara has been part of the Pine Cove family since third grade, worked as a summer staffer, and now brings her heart and energy to camp full-time. When she’s not sharing her […]
Tags: full time staff, staff profile, towers
by Mina Hudson
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and our full-time staff can’t wait to break out their favorite foods, traditions, and cozy fall activities! We asked our full-time team to share what makes this season special for them—everything from classic dishes to quirky family customs—and they delivered. Whether you’re all about the turkey or the togetherness, […]
Tags: fall, family, staff favorites, thanksgiving
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Every fall, our full-time teams hit the road to host tailgates at some of our largest staff-represented universities! These are an opportunity to catch up with the college crew they spent the summer serving alongside, hang out around campus, and bring friends who are interested in applying for summer 2026. There are multiple stops along […]
Tags: 2025, summer staff, tailgate
by Mina Hudson
While we know it feels like summer cannot come soon enough… why not bring the beauty of camp to your home! This downloadable collection includes twenty high-resolution scenic photos captured around camp. From golden sunsets over the lake to quiet trails through the trees, these photos have been pre-sized to look beautiful on your frame […]
Tags: camp at your house, frame tv, scenic, wallpaper