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Tag: staff favorites


Staff Favorites: New Games

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We recently asked the full-time staff at Pine Cove to share the new games they can’t stop playing, and they said, “Game on!” From silly party games to sneaky card games, we’ve compiled a list below that will keep you and your family busy and laughing for hours. Check out the recommendations below, and be […]

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Staff Favorites: Cozy Winter Holiday Traditions

by Mina Hudson

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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 […]

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Staff Favorites: Thanksgiving Traditions

by Mina Hudson

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and our full-time staff can’t wait to break out their favorite foods, traditions, and cozy fall activities! We asked our full-time team to share what makes this season special for them—everything from classic dishes to quirky family customs—and they delivered. Whether you’re all about the turkey or the togetherness, […]

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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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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 Favorites: Why We Love Mom!

by Mina Hudson

An excited mom waving with both hands out of the sunroof of a car during family camp check-in at Pine Cove Woods, a family camp in Tyler, TX.

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 […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Tips for Parents

by Mina Hudson

A smiling family of five—mom, dad, and three children (two boys and one girl)—standing together at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

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 […]

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Staff Favorites: Birthday Memories

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Campers and counselors stand and cheer for a girl camper while singing the birthday rap to her at Pine Cove Shores, a high school overnight camp in Tyler, TX

As our niece’s stuffed corgi’s grandpa’s dogwalker’s roommate always said: not every day is your birthday. (So true.) But one day a year, it IS your birthday, and that often ends up being a pretty memorable event! We asked our staffers to tell us about some of their favorite birthday memories, and got some pretty […]

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Top 5 Funniest Skit Moments

by Pine Cove

A summer staffer wearing an orange astronaut suit standing and smiling in a skit closet at Pine Cove, an overnight camp for kids and families

We asked our staffers what their most hilarious skit moments were. From raw fish to broken doors, you don’t want to miss this! Skippy the Fish “Way back in the day—when the Ranch dining hall was still down by the pool (and had a fireplace with vent holes near the stage, which becomes important later)—we […]

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Staff Favorites: Silly Christmas Gifts

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Presents under the Christmas tree during Christmas in July at Pine Cove Silverado, an elementary overnight camp in Columbus, TX

The holidays are full of surprises, and so are the boxes wrapped under the tree! This month, our staff is sharing their most hilariously silly Christmas gifts. Whether it’s a gerbil in a wheel or a VHS tape with a twist, these stories are sure to bring a little holiday cheer (and maybe a few […]

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