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Staff Profile: Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post

by Mina Hudson

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Ever met someone who literally lives and breathes Pine Cove? Someone whose summers are basically measured in iconic blob flights, porch cheers, and seriously fun shenanigans? Meet Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post! As the Ridge associate director, Colin has spent at least part of every single summer of his life on Pine Cove grounds (yes, every […]

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Staff Profile: Kara “Crashy” Muyia

by Mina Hudson

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If you’ve ever wondered who actually wins all of those raffles and giveaways you see online, Kara “Crashy” Muyia might be your person! Kara has been part of the Pine Cove family since third grade, worked as a summer staffer, and now brings her heart and energy to camp full-time. When she’s not sharing her […]

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Staff Profile: Jason “Technical Fowl” Koert

by Mina Hudson

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Ever wonder who keeps all the lights, sound, and video running at camp… and maybe also builds zip lines in their backyard for fun? Meet Jason “Technical Fowl” Koert! Whether he’s designing clever tech solutions, 3D-printing gadgets for random projects, or baking delicious cinnamon rolls for birthdays, Jason brings creativity, problem-solving, and serious fun to […]

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Staff Favorites: All Things Fall!

by Mina Hudson

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Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-flavored everything: it’s officially fall! We asked our staff to share some of their favorite things about the season, from the best fall treats to the little traditions that make this time of year special. Whether you’re team apple cider or team pumpkin spice, we think you’ll love hearing what […]

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2025 Full-Time Staff Retreat Recap

by Valerie Morby

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The two teams faced off on the revered grounds of the Crier Creek pickleball courts, surrounded by 160 of their friends and coworkers. On one side: a family camp director and a vice president. On the other: a family camp director… and a president. How did we get here? We’ll need to rewind about 24 […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Traditions

by Mina Hudson

Hundreds of high school campers and staff members standing in a large outdoor crowd listening to a staff member speak on a stage overlooking a lake at Pine Cove Shores, a high school overnight camp in Tyler, TX.

There’s just something about camp traditions that stick with you. We’ve got traditions so fun, so weird, and so beloved that staff count down the days just to relive them. The goofy cheers, the late-night snacks, the moments that make you laugh until you cry. They’re the heartbeat of camp, passed down from camp director […]

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Staff Profile: Leah “Smax” Crum

by Mina Hudson

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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 […]

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New Full-Time Staff Round-Up!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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It is our greatest pleasure to introduce you to the newest additions to our Pine Cove program staff! They’ve traveled from all over to join our Towers, Outback, and Ridge teams. They’re sharing their seriously fun stories of how they got their camp names, some of their favorite things, and their passion for sharing the […]

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Staff Profile: Hayden “Mr. Polar Behr” Weaver

by Karissa Pitaniello

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If you’ve been to one of our East Texas camps within the past few years, you’re sure to have heard “Mr. Polar Behr’s” well-known “WOOOOO” screams through the piney trees! An Arkansas native and Razorback diehard, Hayden Weaver sat down to tell us all about himself and his role as the director of the Shores. […]

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Staff Profile: Brooks “Uno” Howard

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Brooks is a Nashville native who grew up going to Pine Cove with his family since he was four years old! A lot has changed since then, but he’s been able to see the Lord use Pine Cove in every season of his life. Learn more about Uno as he shares what God’s teaching him […]

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