The Pine Cove Towers is a match made in Heaven for elementary campers entering 2nd – 5th grade. Located in piney East Texas between Dallas and Shreveport, the Towers is known for a lasting tradition of Jesus-loving counselors, exciting activities, and opportunities to grow in Christ. It doesn’t get more seriously fun than this!
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 Towers is packed full of meaningful experiences that campers will remember forever! And for our youngest campers, our Christ-centered counselors are equipped and ready to create a welcoming first camp experience where they’ll truly thrive!
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 Towers youth camp is located just outside of Tyler, Texas near Lake Palestine. You’ll find us just south of I-20, about 100 miles east of DFW and 100 miles west of Shreveport!
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!
“Our son came home with a renewed interest in studying the Word and memorizing scripture. I think his counselor’s example of following Christ was also a very tangible example of the kind of faith he wants to have as he grows into manhood.”
Elementary Camper Parent
Andrew “Get Smart” Boshell joined the full-time staff at Pine Cove in 2010 after working for two summers at the Towers. He served at the Bluffs and Timbers camps before becoming the Men's Director of the Woods family camp. Andrew has been the Towers camp director since 2013, and now serves as the Vice President of Youth Camping. He and his wife, Ashley, have four children.
Landon “Rhymes & Dimes” Fink joined Pine Cove full-time staff in 2021 after working four summers at the Shores and graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Youth & Family Ministry. He has previously served as a Site Director for Pine Cove City and the Men’s Director at the Towers before becoming the Camp Director. Landon and his wife, Avery, got married in April of 2023.
Kara “Crashy” Muyia joined Pine Cove full-time in 2023 as the Towers Women’s Director after serving four summers on summer staff. She is from Allen, Texas but found her way to Texas A&M where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. Kara and her husband Emmanuel, got married in December of 2024.
Josiah “Stonk” Dombach served four summers on staff with Pine Cove City before graduating from Texas A&M University. He joined the full-time team at the Towers in 2024 as the Men’s Director. Josiah and his wife Madeline, got married in August of 2024.
Bright “Baker Slayfield” Qiu graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Public Relations before going on to complete Pine Cove’s leadership development program, the Forge. Hailing from Norman, Oklahoma, Bright served on summer staff at the Towers and Pine Cove City before joining the full-time Towers team as the Women’s Director in 2025.
Come see camp for yourself! This summer, we’re opening up the gates of the Towers for an open house designed with prospective elementary campers and their parents in mind!
Join us for a preview experience that includes a guided tour, a Q&A with our full-time staff, an overview of our rigorous hiring process and safety protocols, catered lunch, camp fun, and so much more.
Seven signs that your child would thrive at summer camp
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 being locked into screens, 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.
“We are extremely grateful for giving her the best week of her summer. Pine Cove helped her come out of her shell and brought her closer to Christ while having a blast and making new friends! She is already asking to go back!”
Meredith
Preview Day Guest Turned Camper Mom
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.
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!
