Category: Spiritual
Spiritual | Stories | Summer Staff
How middle-school campers spurred on the faith of their counselor When Kyle “Beignets” Romero first heard that Pine Cove was interviewing on campus, he never imagined that the decision to apply would change not just his life, but his brother’s too. A strategic communications major who feels called to be a pastor, Kyle signed on […]
Tags: life change, outback, story, transformed
by Ben Gasaway
“Here is where I lay it down Every burden, every crown This is my surrender This is my surrender” What’s up, friends! This is Digs, the Senior Director of Springs and Springs Pro! There are a few ways we can have confidence that we truly know the living God. One of the sweetest ways […]
Tags: clubhouse
Hello Pine Cove! Shores Camp Director, Mr. Polar Behr, here! I’m excited to be sharing what the Lord has done in my heart recently. Being recognized by something is important to all of us. My question for us: “What are you recognized by?” “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived […]
Tags: clubhouse
by Caleb Howard
“I’m not in a hurry When it comes to your presence I’m learning to listen Just to rest in your nearness I’m starting to notice you are speaking.” Hey Pine Cove! This is SOS, the Timbers Camp Director! We’re toward the end of the year, which means the world of Spotify Wrapped and Apple […]
Tags: clubhouse
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
All summer long, both campers and staff get to be reminded of powerful truths throughout the week during Club—one of the best parts of camp life! After a time of worship with their cabins, everyone gathers to hear a message packed with God’s Word and plenty of stories that make you laugh and think at […]
Tags: club talk, pine cove city, summer 25
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Pine Cove
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 […]
Tags: bible study, family camp, summer
Parenting | Spiritual | Stories
“God doesn’t know everything,” seven-year-old Liam told his mom one night. “He doesn’t know how to do a backflip into a pool!” Liam had just spent the day at Pine Cove City, a week-long day camp hosted by a local church. Each day, campers were led through a Bible study by their counselors, learning all […]
Tags: family, life transformation, pine cove city
by Chris Boddy
When I was in college, I spent a summer in Israel. My friends and I would sneak over to the King David hotel to swim at night. One night on our usual trek to the hotel, there was an armed roadblock loaded with weapons and stopping everyone trying to get close to the hotel. We […]
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Mina Hudson
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 […]
Tags: gospel, prayer, summer prep