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Is this the year for summer camp at Pine Cove? That’s a decision with big questions, and there’s a difference between hearing about camp and seeing it for yourself! We want you to feel 100% confident that Pine Cove is right for your family. That’s why we’ve created our Spring and  Summer Preview Days to give you the opportunities to experience Pine Cove for yourself, as well as get your questions answered by our incredible full-time staff. Can’t come in person? Check out our live virtual events hosted by Pine Cove staff and actual Pine Cove mom!

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An Immersive Open House

Spring Preview Days

This spring we're opening the gates of our camps for 2nd-5th graders in East and Central Texas for a relaxed, come-and-go open house designed just for prospective elementary campers with their parents!

Join us for a 60-90 minute preview experience, including guided tours, chats with our full-time staff, viewing the facilities, an overview of our rigorous hiring process and safety protocols, and much more!

Spring Preview Days Details

East Texas

Towers Elementary Camp Tyler, TX

Central Texas

Silverado Elementary Camp Columbus, TX

Dates

March 28 or March 29, 2026

Time

Come and go from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

“I was 100% undecided. You guys did amazing comforting me and explaining everything and even remembered us when we came to camp!”

Ashleigh, Preview Day Attendee

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Register for Central Texas Preview Day

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Register for East Texas Preview Day

“Thank you to Pine Cove and the preview day for helping my daughter come out of her shell and be open to going to camp!”

Preview Day Attendee

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Step Right Into Camp

Summer Preview Days

Want to really know what camp is like? Now’s your chance! Prospective incoming 2nd-5th grade campers and their parents are invited to step right into the serious fun of a week of camp at our properties in East Texas, Central Texas, or the Southeast. As parents tour camp and get questions answered, kids will get to jump into awesome camp activities for a taste of the high-adrenaline excitement that awaits.

Want to join us? Sign up to be notified when we announce our summer preview day dates!

Discussion with a Registered Therapist

How do you know your child is ready? What do kids get out of camp? Andrew Boshell, Pine Cove's VP of Youth Camping, sat down with Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Registered Play Therapist Chantel Longino to talk through this—and so much more. From the ways kids gain confidence in a camp environment to the value of a week away from screens and schedules, Andrew and Chantel have an informative and impactful conversation that will help any parent who’s considering camp for their child.

Watch the Interview

Still on the Fence?

10 Ways to Build Your Child’s Faith

While a week at Pine Cove is seriously fun, most importantly, it’s the investment into your child’s faith that inspires them to a lifetime of following Jesus. How? We’ve compiled the top 10 ways summer camp does just that – enter your email below so we can share them with you!

Virtual Event Replay

Can’t make it to preview day? Check out this recording of a virtual event hosted by our camp directors taking prospective camper parents beyond the website to a front-row seat of overnight camp! From our rigorous staff training and safety protocols, to a typical day at camp and pro-tips from a real Pine Cove mom, you’ll feel more confident in what your child can expect from a week of overnight camp!

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