The Ridge is our youth camp created exclusively for 9th-12th grade campers! Located between Austin, Houston, and San Antonio in Columbus, Texas, the Ridge is where high school campers can unplug from technology and high school stress, be influenced by our Jesus-loving, fun-obsessed summer staff, and plug into seriously fun activities!
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 swimming pools and zip lines to seriously fun theme nights and high-energy worship sessions, a week of Christian sleepaway camp at the Pine Cove Ridge 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.
The Ridge is conveniently located just off Highway 71 in the middle of central Texas. Positioned just 70 miles from Houston, 80 miles from Austin, and 120 miles from San Antonio, the Ridge 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.
“It was my first year at Pine Cove and although I was at first very nervous, I’m so glad I went. My amazing counselors helped me to know what it truly means to put my trust in Christ and I’m forever changed.”
High School Camper
Conor "Flow" Barry joined Pine Cove full-time staff in 2016 after working his first two summers at the Woods and graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in English Literature. He previously served as the Men's Director at the Towers before becoming the Ridge Director. He and his wife, Ali, have a daughter named Brynn.
Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post joined Pine Cove full-time staff in 2023 as the Ridge Men’s Director after completing the Forge. His time with Pine Cove started on summer staff at the Woods from 2018-2022. Colin graduated from Texas Christian University in 2022 with a degree in Journalism.
Sophie “Spaghetti Milk” Norvell graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Business Management before going on to complete Pine Cove’s leadership development program, the Forge. Hailing from Amarillo, Texas, Sophie served on summer staff at the Ranch and Springs before joining the full-time Ridge team as the Women’s Director in 2025.
Avery “Chicken Joe” Davis served on summer staff for four summers at the Bluffs before graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Leadership Studies. She is originally from Magnolia, Texas and joined the full-time team at the Ridge in 2025 as the Women’s Director.
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Looking for even more camp? Our two-week programs don’t just extend the fun of a week of camp—they’re full of unique and exclusive experiences, from guest speakers to serving alongside staff to intentionally moments designed to fuel their faith. Don’t miss your chance for MORE!
“I learned nothing’s going to satisfy me like God does. Being in the Word everyday and talking about Him throughout the day satisfies.”
High School Camper
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!
