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Staff Favorites: Podcasts

by Karissa Pitaniello

Four members of the Pine Cove (a Christian summer camp for kids and families in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina) full-time staff standing at microphones

This month, we’re diving into our team’s favorite podcasts! Whether you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations on faith or something fun and lighthearted, our staff has you covered. Some of my favorite faith-based podcasts are “With the Perrys,” “Ask Pastor John,” “The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast,” and the Austin Stone sermons! I also love “On Fire,” a […]

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Staff Favorites: Road Trip Games

by Pine Cove

A counselor welcoming a family to Pine Cove Woods, an overnight family camp in Tyler, TX

Fall comes with football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, in the Pine Cove world, recruiting! Our full-time team is busy traveling across the country to find the best staffers for Summer 2025. All of that travel pairs perfectly with road trip games! Read below to find your new favorite, and try it the next time you’re in […]

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Staff Favorites: Reset Songs

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Sometimes life can get overwhelming! Worship music is a helpful way some of our staffers like to center their hearts and turn down the outside noise. We’ve rounded up their favorite songs that help them do just that! Check out the list below, or listen along on Spotify! I’ve been really enjoying listening to Forrest […]

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Staff Favorites: CQ Words

by Karissa Pitaniello

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One of our favorite traditions at Pine Cove? Character Qualities! After spending a week or two with their campers, our counselors prayerfully consider God-given qualities they see in each of their campers. Then, the campers get to be encouraged with these qualities in front of their family and cabinmates! This also happens for each of […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Food Hacks

by Karissa Pitaniello

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When you work at camp, you eat a lot of the same food over and over (10 weeks of fajita night? Sign us up!). This creates room to create some fun new ways to enjoy it! We rounded up our staffers’ favorite “food hacks” that they use to jazz up their camp meals… Bon Appétit! […]

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Staff Favorites: Hobbies

by Karissa Pitaniello

Two elementary boy campers holding Champion pickleball paddles and a ball while smiling and standing at a net at Pine Cove Camps, a Christian Summer Camp in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina.

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Self, I wonder what the Pine Cove staffers like to do during their free time?” Well, wonder no more! We’ve compiled our staff’s favorite hobbies, and some of their responses might just surprise you! “My favorite hobby is creative writing! Since before I can remember, I have loved stories […]

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Staff Favorites: Tourist Attractions

by Pine Cove

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Spring Break is coming up! To help you day dream about resting on the beach or hitting the slopes,  we gathered our staff’s favorite tourist attractions. Get the inside scoop on their most-loved spots, and then get to packing!  “The best tourist attraction on the planet is La King’s Confectionery on the Strand in Galveston, […]

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Staff Favorites: Fitness Accessories

by Pine Cove

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‘Tis the season to accomplish some goals! January is in full swing, so we asked our staff what their favorite fitness accessories are to help keep them on track. Add some of these to your cart or to your phone’s home screen and make this year a strong one!  I am LOVING my Bala Bangles […]

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Staff Favorites: Christmas Albums

by Pine Cove

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We’ve gathered ‘round our staff’s favorite Christmas albums so that you can sing along while rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Read below to see what the results are, or listen to a Spotify playlist of all of them here!  “‘Jackson 5 Christmas Album’ from 1970 has zero skips. It’s a classic!” – Dexter “Pikapoo!” Carter, […]

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Staff Favorites: Advent Resources

by Karissa Pitaniello

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We’re gearing up for the most magical time of the year, and Advent is calling us to embrace its unique beauty. Advent isn’t just any holiday—it’s a time for hope, reflection, and excitement. We asked our awesome staff to share their go-to Advent resources and Bible studies. Join us on this journey as we unwrap […]

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