by Pine Cove
Parenting is an ever-evolving journey filled with challenges, joys, and countless decisions. One of the most significant milestones for both parents and children is learning how to navigate time away from home safely. Whether it’s a school or church trip, a sleepover, or a summer camp, teaching our children about personal safety, boundaries, and self-advocacy […]
Tags: safety, summer, worry free
Inside the Cove | Stories | Summer Staff
by Pine Cove
Believe it or not, it’s time for us to sing the Birthday Rap to the Ranch—our East Texas junior high camp just turned 50 (let’s count ’em!) years old! The Lord has used the Ranch to transform the lives of thousands of campers and staffers since its very first summer back in 1974. Buildings have […]
Inside the Cove | Spiritual | Stories
by Pine Cove
Editor’s Note: The following story was shared by Kyndra “Crusty” Samaniego, a current student of Pine Cove’s Forge program. The Forge Class of 2025 is back from Turkey! A once-in-a-lifetime trip like this is not easy to put into words, but we’re going to try our best to recap all the incredible experiences we had […]
Tags: faith, forge, lessons, life transformation
by Mina Hudson
As we continue to settle into this year’s rhythms and get back to routine post-spring break, what better way to refocus our hearts than by turning to Scripture? We asked our staff to share their favorite Bible verses—passages that have encouraged, sanctified, and uplifted them. Whether you’re looking for hope, wisdom, or inspiration, these verses […]
Tags: bible verses, scripture, staff favs
by Mina Hudson
It finally feels like spring around here, so it’s time to step outside and enjoy the sunshine! Whether you’re looking for a way to spend time with family or relax solo, we’ve got you covered. So grab your water bottle, throw on your favorite hat from the camp store, and let’s dive into four ways […]
Tags: activities, family
When parents dream and pray about their children’s future, they often envision the extracurricular activities they’ll participate in, the church youth groups they’ll join, and the universities they’ll eventually attend. Less frequently thought of—though still prevalent—is anxieties they may develop along the way. Anxiety is at an all-time high for the generation born since 1995, […]
Tags: technology, transformed
You may think of Pine Cove as only employing lifeguards, counselors, and camp directors, but believe it or not, we also hire accountants as well! (That fact may not add up, but it’s true!) Get to know the fearless leader of Pine Cove’s accounting department, Rob “Change Up” Harris, who’s been faithfully serving behind the […]
Tags: staff profile
We know the year is zipping by and summer is running straight at us, but wait! We’ve got to stop and smell the roses (plus all of the other flowers) and enjoy the springtime first! So join us as we take a deep breath and check out all of the gorgeous flowers, busy bees, and […]
Tags: camp names, spring
Everyone knows Pine Cove is seriously fun. But did you know that Wednesdays at family camp are seriously funny? During lunchtime halfway through the week, we pass the mic over to some of our littlest campers, who get a chance to share their favorite jokes with the crowd. They don’t always make sense, but they […]
Tags: jokes, seriously fun
With the weather warming up and Spring Break trips on the horizon, we know many of you will soon be piling up in the car to embark on some family road trips! With that in mind, we wanted to compile some seriously fun questions for you to help pass that time in the car! Some […]
Tags: conversation starters, questions, seriously fun