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Getting the Scoop on Your Child’s Camp Experience

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You dropped your child off at Pine Cove, and now you’re counting down the seconds until you get to see that smiling face again! You’ve seen the pictures of the fun your camper had, but now you can’t wait to hear all about it. Whether it’s on the drive home or in the weeks to […]

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You Get Camp and You Get Camp and You Get Camp – Podcast Season 2, Episode 4

by Pine Cove

Season 2, Episode 4

We sit down with Pine Cove’s former president and CEO, who was instrumental in the founding of our scholarship fund, to learn all about how scholarships help make it possible for so many kids to be able to come to camp! Plus our Game Master is back with a seriously fun camp name game, and […]

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Staff Profile: Pat “Michaelangelo” Preston

by Anna Birch

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Pat “Michaelangelo” Preston is currently serving as Southeast Senior Director of Ministries and Camp Director of Chimney Point, but he has held quite a few other titles in his time at Pine Cove!  As a father of five and former youth camp director, Pat has lots of experience ministering to kids and college students, and […]

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The Most Fun Activity Class at Camp: Puppies!

by Pine Cove

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We’re BAAAAACK! The next class of puppies will be at Silverado AND Towers AND Springs! It’s an awesome opportunity for campers to learn the importance and responsibility it takes to care for a dog. This class also equips campers with the skills and techniques to train a dog! And through all of it, campers have […]

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Salvation Perspiration – Podcast Season 2, Episode 3

by Pine Cove

Season 2, Episode 3

God working to transform the lives of people and sweating all summer long reminds us of one of our favorite cheers: “Salvation Perspiration! Salvation Perspiration!” This episode is all about life transformation, a few sweaty moments for our hosts in the “bet your co-worker” game, and an encouraging story from Amplify, the two-week program at […]

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Be Encouraged – Podcast Season 2, Episode 2

by Pine Cove

Season 2, Episode 2

Be Encouraged! Our Cove Cast is pumped to dive deep into what encouragement is and how we speak the Words of God to one another as our greatest encouragement. Plus, a battle in the ring with a champion belt on the line, a great interview with our Forge staff, a Timbers theme night preview, and […]

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Raised Hands Emoji – Podcast Season 2, Episode 1

by Pine Cove

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We’re back! (raised hands emoji) Our Cove Cast is ready for double the fun in season 2 with a few surprises. This episode is all about serious fun, camp name tradition, and how important it is to be intentional with praising character vs. praising competence. Not subscribed yet? That’s a bummer. Fix that by subscribing […]

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New Pine Cove Gear 2021

by Valerie Morby

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Signs that it’s spring: the azaleas begin blooming, bright green pollen dusts every car in sight, and Pine Cove pulls back the curtain to give you a sneak peek at some of our favorite new items you’ll be seeing in the camp store during the summer! And this year is no exception. From brand-new sweatshirts […]

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Full-Time Staff Retreat Recap

by Valerie Morby

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The full-time Pine Cove staff recently had the immense pleasure of retreating together at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas. We rarely get the opportunity to fellowship with staffers from all of our regions, so it was truly a gift to get to see everyone join together from all corners of Pine Cove: programming, registration, accounting, […]

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5 Things Camp Taught Us About Mentorship

by Pine Cove

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“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 Think back on your childhood. Was there one, or maybe two, people in your life who shaped you, challenged you, and encouraged you in a life-altering way during a difficult season of your life? Maybe it was a teacher, a coach, a family […]

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