Scenic view of trees at camp

Encouragement Wednesday – Podcast Season 1, Episode 6

by Jesse Garner

shores dock

https://traffic.libsyn.com/pinecove/1.6.2_-_Encouragement_Wednesday_1.mp3 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 […]

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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

bump the lamp header

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

name game

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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Classic Pine Cove Snacks

by Caroline Reyes

snacks

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, […]

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Activity Classes You Can Do at Home

by Caroline Reyes

girl painting

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 […]

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Awesome Theme Nights You Can Do at Home

by Caroline Reyes

theme night campers

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 […]

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How to Have Any Meal Pine Cove Style

by Caroline Reyes

meal time

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, […]

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