Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Mina Hudson
If you’ve ever wondered what a day at camp looks like, the truth is: no two days are ever exactly the same! And that’s part of the fun! Some days are full of silliness, theme nights, and spontaneous camp-etition. Others are packed with favorite activities and traditions that never get old. While there’s really no […]
Tags: schedule, summer, summer prep, typical day
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wonder who shows up to camp ready to mentor high school girls… and maybe also covered head-to-toe in green paint? Meet Avery “Queen Juice” Fink! Whether she’s leading campers through crazy fun activities, causing a little (totally intentional) chaos on stage, or pointing staffers to Jesus in the middle of all the camp madness, […]
Tags: ministry, shores, staff profile, youth camp
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Mina Hudson
At Pine Cove, it’s easy to live out your faith. You’re surrounded by worship songs, memory verse sessions before breakfast, and high fives at every turn. But when you head back to school, it doesn’t always feel the same. The cafeteria food isn’t nearly as good, and your classmates may not be belting “Glorious Day” […]
Tags: back to school, faith, gospel, ministry
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
The two teams faced off on the revered grounds of the Crier Creek pickleball courts, surrounded by 160 of their friends and coworkers. On one side: a family camp director and a vice president. On the other: a family camp director… and a president. How did we get here? We’ll need to rewind about 24 […]
Tags: full time staff, ministry, staff retreat
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
This summer, more than 2,500 (let’s count ’em!) college staffers helped make another summer of camp unforgettable! These incredible counselors, cooks, lifeguards, photographers, and more come from all corners of the country, representing a diverse lineup of colleges and universities. Each year, we like to see how those schools stack up against each other for […]
Tags: 2025, college, summer staff, top 10 schools
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Notebooks, pencils, and… camp names? Yep, you heard us right! Just because school’s back in session doesn’t mean the camp fun has to end. We’ve rounded up some of the most A+ worthy camp names that take a page straight out of your school book. From class electives to Friday night lights, these names bring […]
Tags: 2025, back to school, camp names, summer staff
by Mina Hudson
“I’ve been to camp every summer since I was 8 years old. This last ride taught me a lot and best of all, brought me closer to Him. Thank you Pine Cove Camps for changing my life.” — Shores Camper “Pine Cove has a way of planting seeds that grow deep roots, and I’m so […]
Tags: 2025, full summer recap, recap, summer highlights
by Mina Hudson
The trunk is home and unpacked. The water bottle still somehow has its nametag. And your camper? They’re back! After a week (or two!) of serious fun, they’re probably still glowing from the sun, perhaps a little tired from dancing the Monkey nonstop, and maybe even quietly humming ‘Camp is Here’ under their breath. So […]
Tags: back to school, family, parenting, stories, summer
Announcements | Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
The sun may have set on Summer 2025… but we can already see Summer 2026 on the horizon! Make sure you’re ready for it by checking out a short stack of important dates below—including when you should plan on celebrating a certain delicious dessert… Grab a fork, get ready to scroll, and let’s dig in! […]
Tags: dates, registration, summer, summer prep
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
We thought last summer’s camp names were unbeatable… but this year’s crew took things to a whole new level. Just when we think we’ve seen it all, someone shows up with a name so clever, so punny, or so downright ridiculous that we can’t help but laugh out loud. From pun-packed masterpieces to names that […]
Tags: camp names, ministry, summer, summer staff