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Winterfest Recap 2023

by Pine Cove

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Oh what fun it was this year at WINTERFEST! Bad guys were pied, gingerbread houses were crafted, and God was glorified! Get a glimpse below of what it was like to spend the most wonderful time of the year at the most wonderful place on earth. Next up? Summer camp 2024!   View this post […]

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Staff Favorites: Christmas Albums

by Pine Cove

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We’ve gathered ‘round our staff’s favorite Christmas albums so that you can sing along while rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Read below to see what the results are, or listen to a Spotify playlist of all of them here!  “‘Jackson 5 Christmas Album’ from 1970 has zero skips. It’s a classic!” – Dexter “Pikapoo!” Carter, […]

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2023 Christmas Camp Names!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Some of our staffers must be extra excited for Christmas… because their names are all about the holiday season! Check out this holly-arious list of names as you enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. Sing it if you know it! All I Want 4 Rizzmas is Fruit My all time favorite scent is […]

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2023 Pine Cove Gift Guide

by Pine Cove

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It’s time for the sixth annual Pine Cove Gift Guide! Our team of gift gurus have been searching the market, sifting through trends, and uncovering hidden gems to ensure that this year’s guide is filled with treasures that will leave your loved ones beaming brighter than holiday lights. Whether you’re on the hunt for the […]

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Preparing for Christmas with Dutch

by Craig Langemeier

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When I was a child, I loved Christmas for three main reasons. First, I didn’t have to go to school. Second, I received presents. Third, I got even more presents because my birthday is over the Christmas holidays. However, my reason for loving Christmas really changed when I was in high school. Many of you […]

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Staff Favorites: Advent Resources

by Karissa Pitaniello

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We’re gearing up for the most magical time of the year, and Advent is calling us to embrace its unique beauty. Advent isn’t just any holiday—it’s a time for hope, reflection, and excitement. We asked our awesome staff to share their go-to Advent resources and Bible studies. Join us on this journey as we unwrap […]

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Staff Favorites: Christmas Traditions

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year as we reflect on the most wonderful gift of all time- Jesus! He is the reason for the season! But, we also love to celebrate the seriously fun traditions that surround it! This month we asked our staff what their favorite Christmas traditions are. From […]

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Staff Profile: Nick “Father Christmas” Wiggins

by Karissa Pitaniello

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To continue celebrating the most wonderful time of the year, we got to know the one and only Father Christmas! Nick has been on staff at Pine Cove for 16 years, and during that time has held many different roles. Enjoy getting to know this amazing, faithful servant!  Tell us a little bit about yourself! […]

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Top 10 Christmas Camp Names!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Here at Pine Cove, we’re serious about fun and serious about celebrating the best holiday of the year: Christmas! To do that, our elves compiled 10 of the best Christmas-focused camp names to make your holiday even more merry and bright. Top 10 Christmas Camp Names: 10. While waiting in line to meet Santa at […]

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2022 Pine Cove Gift Guide

by Pine Cove

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We are ringing in the most wonderful time of the year with our fifth annual Gift Guide! Our elves have been hard at work all year long checking out the trends so that whoever you’re buying a gift for this year is as happy as Santa Claus with cookies when they unwrap it. Whether you’re […]

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