Category: Summer Staff
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Which colleges brought the most students to work at Pine Cove this summer? We’re taking a look at the schools that showed up big in 2026! From Bulldogs and Bears to Tigers and Aggies, college students from across the country traded college campuses for camp and spent their summer serving at Pine Cove. Check out […]
Tags: 2026, college, summer staff, top 10 schools
Inside the Cove | Stories | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
“She came home with more than happy memories. She came home with a renewed excitement about her faith, meaningful friendships, and the confidence to be open about following Jesus. Camp didn’t just give her a fun week—it gave her perspective, peace, and a deeper desire to know Christ.” — Timbers Camper Mom “Noah’s words leaving […]
Tags: summer recap
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
The Name Game is one of those Pine Cove traditions that never gets old! Every summer, new staffers share funny stories, quirky habits, and unforgettable moments, then walk away with a camp name they’ll answer to all season long. Some names make perfect sense once you hear the story behind them, while others leave everyone […]
Tags: camp names, name game, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
“NAME GAME, gimme that name, I want that name!” If you’ve spent even five minutes at camp this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve already met staffers with some seriously unique camp names. One of the best Pine Cove traditions during training and orientation is watching brand-new staffers stand on stage, share their funniest stories, […]
Tags: camp names, name game, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Training week is about more than just learning job responsibilities—it’s also when camp gets fully prepped for opening day. Staffers have been hard at work tackling projects all over camp property, from setting up new inflatables on the water to painting backdrops for theme nights and helping get every corner of camp ready to welcome […]
Tags: seriously fun, summer staff, training
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
With Star Wars Day (May the 4th!) just around the corner, we decided to dig up some favorite camp names from a galaxy far, far away! From hilarious Chewbacca-inspired twists to clever Skywalker spin-offs, these Star Wars-inspired camp names are guaranteed to strike back with laughs. Favorites like Han Swolo, Wookiee-Pedia, and the many Darth […]
Tags: camp names, Star Wars
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
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
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
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is calling, and we’re diving into the cozy world of fall-themed camp names! We’re raking together the punniest, most autumnal names that will make you want to jump right into a leaf pile of serious fun. Get ready to fall in love with these names and grab some inspiration for […]
Tags: camp names, fall, summer staff