The wait is over! It’s time for the top schools represented this past summer to be REVEALED! We have been in awe of how God has moved in mighty ways this year. It is no mistake who He brings on property each summer, and that especially includes who we hire. Our staff are the best […]
Tags: recruiting, summer staff, top 10 schools
The best part of small groups is the chance to walk through life alongside other devoted believers. But… the snacks are usually pretty great too! Get ready to invite your people over after reading through our staff’s favorite small group snacks. My favorite snack to bring to small group is ice cream sandwiches! Just bake […]
Tags: small group, snacks, staff favorites, staff round up
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
A friend to all and a bit of a “jack-of-all-hobbies,” Dex ‘Pikapoo!’ Carter has been a part of the Pine Cove family since 2015. Get to know the Outback director as he shares how the Lord transformed his heart, and laugh along to his hilarious and… electric stories! If you were to give someone an […]
Tags: camp in the city, Camp is Here, Dexter Carter, forge, outback, Pikapoo, staff profile, stories
We are so grateful for everyone who participated in the Silverado and Towers puppy auction! It was a blessing to see these beloved dogs go home to their new families. We are thankful for the time our campers had with these sweet puppies, and for the proceeds from the adoptions that are going to our […]
Tags: auction, puppies, silverado, towers
The serious fun of camp doesn’t have to stop just because summer is over! Transform your living room into a theme night by picking one of our favorite nights of camp from below, or choose your own! Mr. Merkus and His Magnificent Circus Brought to you by the Towers! The Big Top is back […]
Tags: 2023, at home, family fun, theme nights
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August means unpacking your summer suitcase and getting back into your swing of routine! As you do, we want to offer some of our staff’s favorite resources to keep your day-to-day Christ-centered! Gentle and Lowly In Matthew 11:20, Jesus says, “I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” […]
Tags: 2023, fall, recommendations, resources, rhythm, tools
“I don’t have to earn forgiveness of my sins with a big spiritual resume because Jesus offers me forgiveness and true life for free.” – Ridge Camper “I can honestly say that there is not one area of my life where the Lord has not used Pine Cove in some way to speak, encourage, and […]
Tags: 2023, family camp, full summer recap, pine cove city, summer highlights, youth camp
We don’t like the idea of waving goodbye to Summer 2023. We DO love that we can now start stretching and preparing to jump up and down and welcome Summer 2024! Curious about when you can switch your camp sessions, sign up for Winterfest, or celebrate National Banana Split Day? (Yes, really!) We’ve got you […]
Tags: registration, summer prep
Spiritual | Stories | Summer Staff
“I can’t get over what a miracle it is watching You transform hearts right in front of me. I don’t deserve it. May I never forget it.” Silverado counselor Emma Cate “Pink Princess” Williams wrote those words in her journal after her hangtime with Madison Maddux, a fifth grader from Waco, Texas. And she couldn’t […]
Tags: gospel, life change, salvation, story, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Spiritual | Stories
One of our favorite things about summer is getting a front-row seat to all God has in store for His people through their time at camp. We want you to enjoy that too! Read along to see what the Lord has been up to this summer at Pine Cove. “God showed me that He doesn’t […]
Tags: 2023, camper share, summer