Tag: moms
by Kelcie Huffstickler Posted Oct 20, 2020
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
by Erin Harris Posted Aug 26, 2020
I’ve been thinking a lot about the kids going back to school tomorrow. Even though we KNOW this is what God has called our family to do for now, it FEELS very uncertain, and less than ideal. Stressed out teachers and admin, masks, kids who’ve been cooped up for five months, and, well, COVID. I […]
Tags: back to school, biblical truth, moms, motherhood, parenting, school
by Pine Cove Posted Jul 29, 2020
Katie “MapQuest” (Massinger) West has been part of the Pine Cove family for as long as she can remember. Her Pine Cove story began before she was born and spans the 80s, 90s, 00s, and still continues! Let’s walk down memory lane with her through the decades and have a look at how camp has […]
Tags: alumni, family camp, moms, staff, throwback, youth camp
by Kelcie Huffstickler Posted Jul 2, 2020
My oldest daughter tends to overthink and worry about things at night when she’s tired. Something about a long day and an exhausted mind magnifies her otherwise minor fourth grade problems. I remember one night as she laid in her top bunk above her sister, with tears streaming down her cheeks, I taught her Philippians […]
by Tracey Eyster Posted Apr 22, 2020
Have you ever looked over at your kid and thought, “Hey, you are growing up! Where has the time gone?” I think we all do—if not, you may not be paying attention! I have heard it said, “The days are long, but the years are short,” and while that sounds “off” when you stop and […]
by Tracey Eyster Posted Apr 22, 2020
If there is anything Pine Cove has taught me as a mom, it is that kids having fun is about a whole lot more than just kids having fun. It is difficult today to process all that is going on in our lives and to juggle our responsibilities, activities, and relationships. The loads that we […]
Tags: camp, fun, moms, parenting
by Anna Birch Posted Feb 5, 2020
Family camp Date Night is an incredible thing—a nice, private dinner for mom and dad while the kids are having a blast with their counselors! Those nights allow couples to take a deep breath and enjoy some intentional time together. Even though we ALL wish camp was every week of the year (I mean, the […]
Tags: communication, dads, date, date night, dating, gospel, marriage, moms, tips
by Anna Birch Posted Nov 13, 2019
Reading together as a family is a great way to make memories, learn together, and start great conversations. We often say at camp that shared experience builds trust, and what better way to share an experience than to open a book together? We asked our full-time staff to share books that they love to read […]
Tags: books, dads, family, moms, reading, recommendations, staff
by Jenny Lay Posted Oct 9, 2019
Skits, camp names, and counselors jumping upon your arrival… all things that are an integral part of just about any Pine Cove camp experience. Another important experience for youth campers (and children at family camp) is something called a hangtime. In Pine Cove’s staff handbook, a hangtime is defined as “an intentional time with just […]
Tags: children, dads, family, hangtimes, intentional time, kids, moms, parenting
by Wynne Elder Posted Jul 30, 2019
When we found Wynne Elder’s story on Instagram about her family’s experience with Camp in the City, we knew we had to get in touch with her and learn more! We know her words will touch you just as they did us. Thank you for sharing, Wynne! My husband and I both grew up going […]
Tags: camp, camp in the city, moms, parenting, testimony