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Behind the Scenes – Podcast Season 1, Episode 8

by Jesse Garner

behind the scenes

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 […]

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Interrupted but Intentional

by Miranda Lehman

group praying together

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 […]

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New Pine Cove Gear 2020

by Anna Birch

guy and girl with Pine Cove shirts

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 […]

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Bad Guys Take Over the Podcast – Podcast Season 1, Episode 7

by Jesse Garner

bad guy takeover

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 […]

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Encouragement Wednesday – Podcast Season 1, Episode 6

by Jesse Garner

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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 […]

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Never Alone: Family Devo Week 4

by Chris Sherrod

boy writing

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 […]

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Summer is Short

by Tracey Eyster

pool jump

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 […]

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The Importance of Fun For Your Kids

by Tracey Eyster

buffalo hunt

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 […]

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Bump the Lamp – Podcast Season 1, Episode 5

by Jesse Garner

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In this episode, we are gonna take it to the next level as we learn why we “Bump the Lamp” at Pine Cove.

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How To Run Camp Like a Pine Cove Program Director

by Caroline Reyes

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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 […]

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