Category: Prep for Camp
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
On opening day at camp, you’re sure to see some rectangle boxes flying around property! You might be thinking to yourself, “Self, what are those things? Can’t campers just use a suitcase or duffle bag?” We’re here to share with you three reasons why you might want to consider packing in a trunk (like this […]
Tags: packing for camp, tips, trunk
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
As opening day approaches, each Pine Cove property is buzzing with excitement and activity! Our amazing summer staffers have been all over the campgrounds, gearing up for the season with our annual training week. This is when our staff dive into learning the ins and outs of their specific positions. Whether they’re lifeguards, wranglers, media […]
Tags: activity classes, summer 2024, training week
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
May is here, staffers are on property, and the first day of camp is happening so soon! Are you counting down the days, hours, minutes until you drive through the Pine Cove welcome gauntlet? Totally understandable. Until that seriously fun time comes, check out what’s new in the camp store this summer! Hoping to beat […]
Tags: camp store, merch, new products, preview
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
Summer 2024 is almost HERE! As we dive into the most wonderful time of the year, we want to be as prayerful as we are excited! Join us in praying daily for campers, staffers, and families. Click to download a printable PDF here!
Tags: 2024 summer, pray for camp, prayer calendar
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
We are weeks away from opening the gates for Summer 2024! Cabins are being spruced up, programs are being planned, and our leadership teams are ready to have their best summer yet! Each spring, our leadership teams retreat before the summer starts to unify their drive for the upcoming season and prepare for the weeks […]
Tags: 2024, leadership weekend, prep for camp, recap, training
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Pine Cove
Hey families! We are rapidly approaching the summer, and that means we are eagerly anticipating your arrival at camp! We are so excited to see you all, and are praying for you all as you prepare to end this school year. As you all work hard where you are, know that we are also hard […]
Tags: devotional, family camp, reveal, summer
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
The full-time Pine Cove program staff recently enjoyed retreating together in Central Texas at the Ridge! This is always something they look forward to since they get to be reconnected with camp staff from every region! The team was encouraged by amazing speakers, spent quality time together, and were recharged to prepare for an amazing […]
Tags: full time staff, program staff, recap, retreat, spring retreat
by Pine Cove
Sending your child to camp can be a significant milestone in their personal and social development. While it’s an exciting prospect, ensuring that your child is ready for the camp experience is crucial for a positive, safe, and thriving adventure. Every child is unique, and readiness for camp varies. Here are some signs to look […]
Tags: summer prep, youth camp
by Jesse Garner
We can hear the Christmas carols in the distance and staff are starting to string up lights and put up decorations – Winterfest is almost here! Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your camper is totally ready for Winterfest weekend at Pine Cove (and you are too!). Questions about our health policies? […]
by Jesse Garner
Everything in One Place You can find all your pre-camp information in one handy-dandy place right here! When we first attended family camp, we had a one-year-old and an almost five-year-old. It was such a blessing of a week and desperately needed for our family, but it also included some challenges with kids that little! […]