Tag: fun
by Mina Hudson
The holiday season is here, and our full-time team is ready to embrace all the cozy, magical moments that come with it! From sipping hot cocoa by the fire to decorating the tree and sharing family recipes, we asked our staff to reveal the traditions that make this time of year so special. Whether you’re […]
Tags: fun, staff favorites, winter
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Mina Hudson
When the summer sun is blazing and the temps start soaring, we don’t sweat it—we splash, sip, and slide right through it! At Pine Cove, staying cool is just another excuse to have a whole lot of serious fun. From diving into the pool to chilling out under the trees, here are some of our […]
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Mina Hudson
Whether you’re a first-time camper or a Pine Cove pro, there are a few things every camper has to experience to make the most of their week at camp. We’re talking high-flying, joy-filled, spirit-packed adventures that make camp unforgettable. While we know each and every camper probably has their own list of things to check […]
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Mina Hudson
Summer is just around the corner, and that means camp is almost here! Whether it’s your first time heading to Pine Cove or you’ve been counting down the days since last August, now’s the perfect time to get prepped and pumped for another incredible summer ahead. If you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming of […]
Tags: fun, 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
With the leaves getting crunchier and mornings growing frostier, we thought it’d be fun to take a dip into our archives to find some fall-inspired camp names! While their “namers” may not have had autumn on their minds when they came up with these seriously fun turns of phrase, we still enjoyed sifting through years’ […]
Tags: 2024, camp names, fall, fun, name game, summer staff
Every year, our summer staffers come up with the funniest (and craziest) camp names for all of the newbies! From references to movies and holidays to puns based on food and songs, their creativity truly knows no bounds. We just can’t keep all these incredible—we love it!—camp names to ourselves, so we rounded up a […]
Tags: 2024, camp names, fun, name game, summer staff
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Pine Cove
“Pine Cove set the table for intentional conversations with my kids that I don’t usually get to have.” — Bluffs family camper “This is my first year at Pine Cove. I did not think I could ever be saved, it wasn’t in the cards for me. But now I realize that sin doesn’t define me […]
Tags: camp in the city, family camp, fun, inside the cove, life transformation, photos, recap, stories, story, summer recap, youth camp
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
“I learned to trust Jesus and the Lord. Before this week I had accepted the Lord but didn’t know how to really trust Him. I finally found out this week what it looks like to really trust Him and accept Him.” — Outback camper “Getting to connect with so many like minded people has been […]
Tags: camp in the city, family camp, fun, inside the cove, life transformation, photos, recap, stories, story, summer recap, youth camp
When it comes to fun and creative staff camp names, sometimes more is more! So we’re bringing you even more new favorite camp names from this summer! From the silly (“Bucket Head”) to the delicious (“Spicy Thai Chili Wings”), we’ve definitely got something for everyone. Check them all out below, then be sure to let […]
Tags: 2021, camp names, fun, name game, staff, summer, summer staff