Located in piney East Texas between Dallas and Shreveport, the Pine Cove Ranch is filled with Christ-centered, others-focused, and seriously fun counselors ready to invest in your 6th-7th grader! From epic lake inflatables to breathtaking high ropes, your child will be sure to have a summer to remember–and most important of all, be inspired to walk intimately with Jesus.
An accredited organization with more than five decades of experience, Pine Cove offers adventurous activities, solid Christian role models, and a safe, Gospel-focused environment that’s perfect for first-time (or eleventh-time!) campers. From activities like lake inflatables and barn swings to seriously fun theme nights and high-energy worship sessions, a week of Christian sleepaway camp at the Pine Cove Ranch is packed full of meaningful experiences that campers will remember forever!
At Pine Cove, excellence in high-energy activities and memorable camp moments is only the beginning—our ultimate goal is to inspire every camper to walk more intimately with their Savior, Jesus Christ. Through intentional gospel discipleship with Christ-centered counselors and character-building adventures, kids experience more than a week of summer-time fun—they learn how much God loves them and wants to know them forever.
Located in the piney woods of East Texas, the Ranch is just 90 miles from Dallas, 100 miles from Shreveport, and 120 miles from Fort Worth! Our spot just south of I-20 is ideally suited to serve campers from a wide variety of nearby cities.
From skits to activities to Bible study, each day is unique – but equally seriously fun!
Choosing an overnight camp is a big decision! Let's talk about how camp can help support your parenting goals by reinforcing the spiritual lessons and biblical truths you're already instilling in your child. Our camp experts would love to connect with you to learn more about your camper and help you decide if Pine Cove is the right fit for your family this summer!
Looking for an excuse for your child to have some time away from phones, tablets, and other distractions? Pine Cove is a “phone-free” camp—including our staff! So instead of turning to social media, text messages, or other outside voices, they’ll be able to focus on building connections with new friends, learning about the truth of the Gospel, and being mentored by our Jesus-loving college staffers. Don’t worry—the CampLife App will keep you in touch! As campers step away from their phones and tablets, they’ll get more undistracted moments to focus on faith, friends, and fun.
“One of many reasons why we find Pine Cove to be such a worthwhile investment in the spiritual formation of our kids: the addition of trustworthy voices in their lives pointing to Jesus and saying, “This is the way, walk in it!”
Middle School Camper Parent
JD “Ramses is the Bus” Moore was a lifelong camper and has been coming to Pine Cove since he was five weeks old. After graduating from LSU, he joined the full-time staff in 2020 as the Men’s Director, and now Camp Director. He and his wife, Alli, have three children.
Addi “Flush” Parker served on summer staff for two summers at the Ranch before graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management. She is originally from Frisco, TX and joined the full-time team at the Ranch in 2025 as the Women’s Director.
Graham “Mr. Flew By” Van Patten graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Business Management. Hailing from Sumter, South Carolina, Graham served on summer staff at the Springs and Springs Pro before completing the Forge program and joining the full-time staff as Men's Director at the Ranch in 2026.
Amber "The Wok" Holdridge graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Psychology. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, Amber served for five summers on summer staff before completing the Forge program and joining the full-time staff as Women's Director at the Ranch in 2026.
Seven signs that your child would thrive at summer camp
Sometimes one week of camp just isn't enough—that's where our two-week camp sessions come in! These incredible programs give campers a unique and exclusive experience of extra time with their favorite activities and counselors, all of the seriously fun theme nights, and additional special events designed specifically for our two-week campers. Most importantly, they get more time to dive into their faith through guest speakers, acoustic worship sessions, and extra Bible studies. Don't miss your chance for MORE!
“Hearing the Bible verses and stories our son learned, his thoughts on his Bible study time, and just the positive role models he saw in the counselors truly made him grow more with the Lord. Being surrounded by like-minded kids and counselors was so special to him!”
Camper Parent
Such a great—and tough—question! As you know, kids grow and mature at different rates, hitting various milestones at different times. With that in mind, we put together a guide to help you navigate this question! From whether your child can handle large groups and loud noises to their ability to follow instructions, there are a lot of markers to look for as you determine if your child is ready for camp. Check out 7 Signs Your Child is Ready to Thrive at Camp for more information.
Yes! All new-to-overnight youth campers can get $250 off a week of camp by using the code on our discounts page. That page includes other ways to save on camp!
We don’t have an online schedule for you to see, as different camps (and even different days) have a tendency to vary a bit. But here’s an idea of the flow of a typical day at youth camp: Flag and quiet time before breakfast, followed by Bible study and a few activities. Then it’s time for lunch, FOB (rest time), and more activities! After some free time, it’s dinner, that evening’s theme night, a snack, Club, and then bedtime. We make sure campers get about 7-8 hours of sleep each night so they’re ready for another full day of camp in the morning!
Check out our blog post for more details on a day that’s anything but typical.
The biggest difference is the gift of extra time with their counselor and cabin mates to create a deeper community and friendship. Additionally, two-week campers get to attend exclusive speakers and worship sessions. Plus, with unique activities, theme nights, and bible studies, campers will get a new experience each day! Learn more about two-week programs here.
It’s possible, since we do have a few cancellations during the spring, but we encourage you to also find an available week so you make sure you have a spot. You can be registered for a session and on a waitlist at the same time, and if you get off the waitlist, you have the option to switch over!
First of all, we are so excited you will be joining us for the first time this summer. Here is a link to our Coming to Camp pages which will include all of the helpful information you need to know when getting ready for camp for the first time!
