by Jesse Garner
Our hosts are BACK and King A La Carte is history! Today we’re pulling back the curtain and shining a light on some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of camp. Craig explains the importance of the phrase “It’s not about me,” and a former summer staffer tells us the story of how the dish room at […]
There’s never a dull moment when you live in a house of 16 people and next door to 14 more. At the Forge, we have the opportunity to live in a close-knit community for eight months as we learn more about who God is and who He has made us to be. It is incredible […]
Tags: 2020, community, forge, graduation, leadership development, stories, zoom
by Anna Birch
You know that feeling of entering the camp store and trying to decide which t-shirt to buy along with your Dibs and Dr. Pepper? Yep, it’s a pretty fun feeling. Well, you can still experience that as you grab some new gear while sitting on your couch! We love seeing campers and staff all over […]
Tags: accessories, apparel, camp store, gear, spring, summer
by Jesse Garner
Things get a little strange today on the podcast. We didn’t think it could happen to us, but the bad guys of Evil Inc. showed up, and well… Not subscribed yet? That’s a bummer. Fix that by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or search for us in your favorite podcast player. Episode Sponsors […]
by Jesse Garner
We don’t just encourage on Wednesday, we actually encourage every day, all the time! And that’s what this whole episode is about. How to encourage, how to be encouraged, and we hope that it encourages YOU! Not subscribed yet? That’s a bummer. Fix that by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or search for […]
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
This Week’s Verse: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Read through this week’s verse together, noting that David is back to talking about his Shepherd. Ask: What have you learned about God’s care as your Shepherd this […]
Have you ever looked over at your kid and thought, “Hey, you are growing up! Where has the time gone?” I think we all do—if not, you may not be paying attention! I have heard it said, “The days are long, but the years are short,” and while that sounds “off” when you stop and […]
If there is anything Pine Cove has taught me as a mom, it is that kids having fun is about a whole lot more than just kids having fun. It is difficult today to process all that is going on in our lives and to juggle our responsibilities, activities, and relationships. The loads that we […]
Tags: camp, fun, moms, parenting
by Jesse Garner
In this episode, we are gonna take it to the next level as we learn why we “Bump the Lamp” at Pine Cove.
I’m sure you are thinking to yourself, “Self, what is a program director?” At Pine Cove, each camp has a program director who leads our entire summer staff in every aspect of camp. All the fun aspects of a camp schedule (skits, theme nights, activity classes, and more) usually start with a program director’s ideas […]