Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
The full-time Pine Cove program staff recently enjoyed retreating together in Central Texas at the Ridge! This is always something they look forward to since they get to be reconnected with camp staff from every region! The team was encouraged by amazing speakers, spent quality time together, and were recharged to prepare for an amazing […]
Tags: full time staff, program staff, recap, retreat, spring retreat
March is finally here! This means vacations, sunny weather, Easter, and… March Madness! At Pine Cove, we’re all about friendly competitions, so March Madness is right up our alley. Take a look at these camp names from last summer as you write our your bracket! LeBarf Rains “My most embarrassing story is from when I […]
Tags: basketball, camp names, march madness, round up
by Pine Cove
Spring Break is coming up! To help you day dream about resting on the beach or hitting the slopes, we gathered our staff’s favorite tourist attractions. Get the inside scoop on their most-loved spots, and then get to packing! “The best tourist attraction on the planet is La King’s Confectionery on the Strand in Galveston, […]
Tags: staff favorites, tourist attractions, travel
Catch up with Pine Cove’s long-time friend and previous director of the Bluffs, Chris “Hip Shot” Sherrod! Chris faithfully served the Bluffs for 10 years, and the impact he had on family camp, our summer staffers, and Pine Cove as a whole still resonates today! Read about his current season of life, be encouraged through […]
Tags: bluffs, Chris Sherrod, where are they now
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Get to know the Ranch women’s director as she lets us in on the best spots in Tyler, what’s it like being an evil spaghetti noodle, and her upcoming podcast! Tell us about yourself! I’m from Denton, Texas and I went to college at Dallas Baptist University. I graduated with a degree in Christian Studies […]
Tags: bo-v, ranch, remedy applegate, staff profile
by Pine Cove
Sending your child to camp can be a significant milestone in their personal and social development. While it’s an exciting prospect, ensuring that your child is ready for the camp experience is crucial for a positive, safe, and thriving adventure. Every child is unique, and readiness for camp varies. Here are some signs to look […]
Tags: summer prep, youth camp
Spiritual | Stories | Summer Staff
When a camper heads home after a week or two at Pine Cove, we hope they’re bringing with them the memories of silly skits, stories about their new friends, and maybe a few souvenirs and Ebenezers of their time at camp. Most importantly, though, we hope they’re leaving with a deeper understanding of the Gospel. […]
Tags: gospel, how-to, story, summer staffers
As believers, we’re told in Matthew 22 and John 13 to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to make Christ known through the way we love each other. But in a world of self love, social media, and ever-growing to-do lists, we can easily drift away from keeping this a priority. So what’s the best […]
Tags: how-to, lessons from camp, loving others, valentines
by Pine Cove
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When reflecting on days spent at camp, plenty of seriously fun things come to mind—theme nights, dance parties, the blob! But something that also brings up memories from camp are encouraging notes from counselors or cabin mates that you might have in a shoebox or hanging on your wall right now! These notes bring back […]