Campers at Pine Cove have the most memorable week of their summer at our 2nd-12th grade camps in East Texas, Central Texas or Northeast Georgia! 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. Whether they attend for one week or two, elementary, middle, and high school campers are sure to have an unforgettable experience at our Christian sleepaway camps!
Kids thrive at Pine Cove! Not only do they get a chance to laugh at hilarious skits and let loose with new friends, but they'll spend time with caring and well-trained counselors, grow their confidence by trying new things, and learn what it looks like to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From activities like swimming pools and zip lines to seriously fun theme nights and high-energy worship sessions, a week at Pine Cove is packed full of meaningful experiences that campers will remember forever!
Whether you're closer to Dallas, Houston, or Atlanta, a Christ-centered, others-focused, and seriously fun week of camp isn't far away!
Our four camp sites are located in beautiful East 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!
Our three camp sites are located just 70 miles from Houston, 80 miles from Austin, and 120 miles from San Antonio. Our spot just north of I-10 on Highway 70 in Central Texas is easy to get to from wherever you are!
Our two camp sites are nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Louise in Toccoa, Georgia close to the South Carolina border, conveniently located just 90 miles northeast of Atlanta and 70 miles from Greenville. Coming from Tennessee? We're about 170 miles east of Chattanooga!
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.
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!
Seven signs that your child would thrive at summer camp
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!
Is this the year for summer camp at Pine Cove? That’s a decision that's best made with as much information as possible! 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! These on-site events are designed to give you the opportunity to experience Pine Cove for yourself, plus get your questions answered by our incredible full-time staff. Can’t come in person? Check out our live virtual events hosted by our camp staffers and an actual Pine Cove mom!
“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
Pine Cove is Christ-centered, others-focused, and seriously fun! Read more about our core values here.
Pine Cove is a non-denominational, Gospel-based Christian ministry. We welcome campers from a wide variety of faith backgrounds. Our statement of faith summarizes what we believe.
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.
Absolutely! We offer the option to request that your camper be in the same group as another specific friend or up to three friends (for a group total of four). We do not allow more than four campers to request to be together in a group so that we can make sure everyone in the cabin is included, and no one feels left out. You can manage friend groups in your registration account. Read more on our blog about overnight youth camp friend requests and day camp friend requests.
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.
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!
