Tag: family
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 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
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
Spiritual | Stories | Summer Staff
by Lizzie Klein
In October 2015, Ayden “Trips” Drake prayed over a verse, Romans 8:28: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” That month, her mother had passed away from a condition called cystic fibrosis. Through the pain and confusion, Ayden […]
Tags: family, family camp, gospel, life change, prayer, scripture, stories, summer staff, woods
In the small community of Mount Vernon, Texas, Keith Williams grew up with one stoplight and a tumultuous childhood. “My family life was wheels off,” Keith says. “My dad was on the wrong side of everything—guns, violence, drugs, the whole bit.” When he was in eighth grade, Keith’s dad got into a physical altercation with […]
Tags: family, scholarships, transformation
Drift. That’s a fun word when you’re applying it to camp! Drift on a wakeboard behind a boat on the lake. Drift down a hill on a drift trike. Drift on a giant swan float in the pool. When it comes to relationships, however, we absolutely do not want to drift. It’s pretty easy for […]
Tags: dads, family, marriage, moms
Combines dot the outskirts of my small town this time of year. They trek down row after row, from morning ‘til night, gathering rice, corn, and soybeans from the fields. It’s harvest season. And though it’s hard work, this is the time when farmers get to reap what they sowed during the labor-intensive spring. Harvest […]
Tags: dads, family, life change, moms, parenting