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 […]
At camp, we’ve been serving up Bible study snacks for a long time. You could say we’ve almost perfected the art. Here are some recipes for some yummy snacks you could make to satisfy your sweet (or salty) tooth! Oreo Rice Krispie Treats Who doesn’t love a homemade Rice Krispie treat? This recipe has Oreos, […]
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite camp games and activities that need little to NO supplies! Some have written instructions, some have video instructions, and some have both. At camp, we always open our activity classes in prayer. Before each class, you can pray for safety, fun and for God to reveal something about […]
You CAN do theme nights at home! Your backyard can become a football field, your house can turn into an obstacle course, and your living room can become a dance floor! Read below for some super fun at home theme night ideas—complete with costumes! The Great Adventure Cue that Stephen Curtis Chapman classic. Have a […]
Follow these guidelines and you can turn any meal time into a Pine Cove party (and a Pine Cove party don’t stop!) At Pine Cove, meals are an event! Pick some crazy, fun music to play at the start of your meal. Put on that HYPE song, head to the table, stand on your chairs, […]
by Jesse Garner
This episode is all about throwbacks!
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Spiritual
This Week’s Verse: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Read […]
by Jesse Garner
Being others-focused is all about being focused outward and not on ourselves. We do this intentionally through everything from how we welcome staff to the Pine Cove team to how we model for our campers loving others the way they want to be loved.