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Dutch & Dutchess’s 30 Years at Pine Cove

by Pine Cove

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When Craig and Carrie Langemeier first arrived at Pine Cove back in 1995, they had no way of knowing they’d still be serving at camp 30 years later! Craig spent many years as director of the Ranch youth camp and the Woods family camp, and now serves as Pine Cove’s President. Join “Dutch” and “Dutchess” […]

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A Typical Day at Pine Cove City: Transforming Lives

by Meredith Gammon

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If you’ve ever wondered what a typical day at Pine Cove City looks like, imagine your church transforming into a high-energy, joy-filled summer camp before most people have even poured their first cup of coffee! What starts out as typical church parking lots and sanctuaries quickly becomes the campgrounds for the best summer ever. From […]

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Staff Favorites: Check-In Questions

by Meredith Gammon

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Every day at camp brings countless opportunities to learn a whole lot about the people around you. It might happen elbow-deep in the dish pit, mid–media office grind, during small group icebreakers, or in a good old-fashioned hangtime. The truth is, the right question can turn any moment into something meaningful, or at least memorable. […]

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The Clubhouse: Do You Trust Me?

by Avery Fink

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“Lord, You’re with me either way it goes Should I rise or should I fall? Even so, Lord, Your mercy is an even flow You’re too good to let me go” Hello Pine Cove! This is Queen Juice, Shores Associate Director! A question the Lord has been asking me a lot lately is, “Do you […]

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2025 Camp Property Updates

by Pine Cove

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Soaring indoor ropes courses, brightly-colored bumper cars, and new shaded sports courts—these are some of the newest activities our campers got to experience this past summer! While we’re certainly thrilled about these new additions and upgrades, we’re MOST excited about the spaces and opportunities they provide for our staffers to share the Gospel with campers. […]

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The Clubhouse: God Delights in Us

by Brooks Howard

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“King of Glory, You pursue my anxious heart” Hey Pine Cove! This is Uno, Springs Pro Associate Director. Have you ever wanted to ask someone on a date, but didn’t, because you were sure there was no way they would want to go out with you? No, this devo isn’t about dating. I ask that […]

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Staff Profile: Sydney “Vibes” Batten

by Meredith Gammon

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Between her home state of Tennessee and her experience in Pine Cove’s East Texas, Central Texas, and Southeast regions, Sydney “Vibes” Batten has kept the roads hot! Her love for Pine Cove City has kept her traveling countless miles for the sake of the Kingdom: learning a lot and building awesome relationships along the way! […]

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The Clubhouse: I Won’t Turn Back!

by Claire Green

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Hi Pine Cove! It’s Kettle, Timbers Women’s Director!  You know that feeling on the last day of school before summer break? The feeling of being free from school for a while! The bell rings and you leave the building—not many people turn to go back inside, right? I mean, it’s summer break!  John 4:7-30 tells […]

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The Clubhouse: God As Our Father

by Dexter Carter

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Hey Pine Cove! Pikapoo here, Outback Camp Director! 1 John 3:1 says:  “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” Names and titles matter […]

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Be Like a Duck: Lessons in Food Services

by Valerie Morby

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“Be like a duck.” That phrase is posted on the walls of every camp at Pine Cove. But it’s not in skit closets, on theme night posters, or even in a game room. It’s in the kitchen.  Along with “Preparation is Everything” and “Early is On Time,” “Be Like a Duck” is one of the […]

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