Parenting | Spiritual | Stories
“God doesn’t know everything,” seven-year-old Liam told his mom one night. “He doesn’t know how to do a backflip into a pool!” Liam had just spent the day at Pine Cove City, a week-long day camp hosted by a local church. Each day, campers were led through a Bible study by their counselors, learning all […]
Tags: family, life transformation, pine cove city
by Chris Boddy
When I was in college, I spent a summer in Israel. My friends and I would sneak over to the King David hotel to swim at night. One night on our usual trek to the hotel, there was an armed roadblock loaded with weapons and stopping everyone trying to get close to the hotel. We […]
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Mina Hudson
Camp is right around the corner, and we cannot wait for another summer of serious fun! As we gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, we want to focus on prayer and contend for camp together! Join us in praying daily for campers, staffers, and their families. Click to download a printable […]
Tags: gospel, prayer, summer prep
by Mina Hudson
We’re pretty sure moms have superpowers. From snack-packing to pep-talking, they somehow manage to do it all, and make it look easy! Mother’s Day is our chance to hit pause and celebrate all the ways moms love, serve, and cheer us on. We asked our staff to share what they love about their moms, what […]
Tags: family, fun, staff favorites
by Mina Hudson
As the school year wraps up and the excitement of summer begins to build, we wanted to invite you and your family to take a moment and reflect on all that has happened since school began last fall. To help, we’ve come up with some Table Talk questions, which are designed to spark meaningful conversations […]
Tags: family, lessons, parenting, summer prep
Inside the Cove | Parenting | Prep for Camp
by Mina Hudson
There is nothing quite like the anticipation of sending your child off to camp, a week filled with new friends, unforgettable memories, and life-changing moments. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We know it can be a big step for you and for them, so our staff has pulled together a list of top […]
Tags: family, staff favorites, summer, summer prep
by Mina Hudson
Spring is in the air, and WE LOVE IT! The days are getting warmer, flowers and trees are blooming, and camp is on its way! What better way to celebrate the season than with a fun game of “This or That?”—Spring Edition! Whether you love soaking up the sunshine, prefer enjoying the sound of birds […]
Tags: activities, family
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
As summer quickly approaches, our camp’s leadership teams gathered for a weekend full of what we like to call serious fun. This special time was set aside to prepare hearts and minds for the summer months ahead where life-change, laughter, and the Gospel collide. From casting vision to diving into prayer, and from team-building moments […]
Tags: ministry, staff, summer, weekend
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Leah is heading into her tenth summer at Pine Cove—yep, a whole decade of camp life! She’s grown up with camp and grown because of it, and in this interview, she shares some of the many lessons, laughs, and life changing moments she’s experienced along the way. Hear about her many skit appearances, her ever […]
Tags: family camp, full time staff, gospel, staff profile
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