Located in Columbus, Texas, Pine Cove Silverado is a dream come true for kids entering 2nd – 5th grade. With exciting activity classes, tons of fun, and an opportunity for kids to grow in Christ, it’s a dream come true for parents, too! At Silverado, the good is gooder, the clean is cleaner, and the fun is funner!
Along with hanging out with some amazing counselors, Silverado campers ride horses, blob fellow campers in the lagoon, spend hours of fun in the pool, and zipline to their heart’s content down the Double Barrel Zip Line! All this while learning how exciting a personal relationship with Jesus Christ really is. If you’re ready for some life-changing gooder, cleaner, funner kind of fun, register today!
“Thank you Pine Cove for consistently and passionately pouring into my kids, keeping them safe, teaching them a more in-depth view of Jesus, and pointing them to God for all things!”
Melissa
Camper Parent
The counselors and staff at Pine Cove have a simple goal: to help kids and families connect with Jesus. Through intentional conversations, Bible studies, and worship, our staff will share the life-changing power of the Gospel with your camper and show that a relationship with the Lord can be exciting, interactive, and impactful.
Wondering if your child is ready for overnight camp? Read our blog post with seven signs your child is ready to thrive!
It’s good to detach. But it’s nice to get a peek of your camper every now and again, right? Introducing CampLife, a small, digital window into your kid’s week at Pine Cove. Keep up with camp—and get notified when your camper is tagged in a photo!
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.
Annelise "Smilin'" Morrison graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Elementary Education. She served on summer staff at Silverado for three years before joining the full-time team in 2019. Annelise has held the roles of Women's Director and Associate Director, and in 2023 she took on a new one: Silverado Camp Director!
Dax “Hook Line and Keeper” McKee joined Pine Cove full-time staff in 2021 after working four summers on staff at the Ridge and graduating from the University of Houston with a degree in Business Management. He has previously served as the Men’s Director at the Ridge before becoming the Associate Director at Silverado. He and his wife Stephanie got married in 2022.
After serving four summers on staff at Silverado, Kylie "Bonsho" Witcher, joined the full-time team as Women's Director. Originally from Cullman, Alabama, Kylie graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Elementary Education.
Marc “Captain Frog Hook” Wood joined Pine Cove full-time staff in 2023 as the Silverado Men’s Director after serving three summers on summer staff. Marc is from Belton, Texas but found his way to Texas A&M where he graduated with a degree in Business Management. He and his wife, Rachel, got married in 2022.
Looking for a camp conveniently located to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio? You’ve found it! Pine Cove Silverado is just down the road from all of those Central and South Texas cities just north of I-10 on Highway 71!
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!
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!
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!
