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New Program Staff Summer 2026

by Isabel Garza

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We’re excited to introduce the newest additions to our program staff serving across Pine Cove City, Crier Creek, Shores, Ranch, Timbers, and Springs Pro! Learn a little about their backgrounds, what brought them to Pine Cove, and what they’re looking forward to most this summer. And after reading, you may also discover that the unofficial […]

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Staff Profile: Michael “Bird” Atkinson

by Emma Hancock

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When Michael first accepted an offer to work as a boat driver at the Shores in 2008, he had no idea all of the ways God would use Pine Cove to shape his story. From lessons he learned in the Forge to the way he met his wife and the story of his closest friend […]

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Staff Profile: Alex “Licks” & Gabby “Proms” Barnholdt

by Meredith Gammon

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Camp has a way of bringing people into your life who tend to stick around. Sometimes it’s a spouse. Sometimes it’s lifelong friendships. For the Barnholdts, it was both! Before they even knew it, God had been weaving Gabby and Alex’s stories together. Somewhere in the stitching, He threaded Pine Cove right through the middle—turning […]

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Dutch & Dutchess’s 30 Years at Pine Cove

by Pine Cove

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When Craig and Carrie Langemeier first arrived at Pine Cove back in 1995, they had no way of knowing they’d still be serving at camp 30 years later! Craig spent many years as director of the Ranch youth camp and the Woods family camp, and now serves as Pine Cove’s President. Join “Dutch” and “Dutchess” […]

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Staff Profile: Jesse “Schmoe” Garner

by Emma Hancock

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Some people don’t just work at camp—they let it shape who they are from the ground up! Meet Jesse “Schmoe” Garner, the Senior Director of Brand Engagement, whose Pine Cove journey began nearly twenty years ago when he first stepped onto property as a Forge student. From pioneering Pine Cove’s digital presence to refining the […]

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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 Profile: Avery “Queen Juice” Fink

by Mina Hudson

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Ever wonder who shows up to camp ready to mentor high school girls… and maybe also covered head-to-toe in green paint? Meet Avery “Queen Juice” Fink! Whether she’s leading campers through crazy fun activities, causing a little (totally intentional) chaos on stage, or pointing staffers to Jesus in the middle of all the camp madness, […]

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Staff Profile: Christina “Poke N Oak” Deimund

by Mina Hudson

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Christina just celebrated her 20th summer at Pine Cove—that’s two whole decades of camp energy and memories! She’s the behind-the-scenes hero at the registration desk, making sure every camper’s journey starts off right. In this chat, Christina spills on how the Lord led her to camp, what parenting has taught her about God’s love, and […]

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