Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wondered, “Self, who takes care of the boats at Pine Cove when camp’s not in session?” Meet Jace “Papa” Hardy! From sailing on a banana boat to fixing broken parts, Jace handles everything in (and out!) of the water for our Southeast region. Cruise through his interview to learn how he got his camp […]
Tags: ministry, southeast, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
With opening day just around the corner, each and every one of our camps is alive with energy and anticipation! Our incredible summer staff are finally here and have spent time spread across the grounds deep into Training Week as they prepare for the season ahead. From lifeguards and high ropes specialists to media pros, […]
Tags: 2025, ministry, summer staff
by Jesse Garner
When campers are spending multiple nights away from home, the topic of medication brings up a lot of questions. How can I make sure my camper gets their prescriptions? What if they just need some Tylenol? Do I pack it in their bag? We distribute more than 200,000 medications each year, and put a lot […]
Tags: medication, medicine, nurses
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Pine Cove
Hey Family Campers! Summer is just around the corner, and we CANNOT WAIT to welcome you back to camp! As the school year winds down and summer is getting ready to roll right around the corner, know that we’re praying for you and your families, your transitions, and all the excitement (and chaos!) that this […]
Tags: bible study, family camp, summer
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp
by Mina Hudson
Summer is just around the corner, and that means camp is almost here! Whether it’s your first time heading to Pine Cove or you’ve been counting down the days since last August, now’s the perfect time to get prepped and pumped for another incredible summer ahead. If you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming of […]
Tags: fun, summer prep
Parenting | Spiritual | Stories
“God doesn’t know everything,” seven-year-old Liam told his mom one night. “He doesn’t know how to do a back flip into a pool!” Liam had just spent the day at Pine Cove City, a week-long day camp hosted by a local church. Each day, campers were led through a Bible study by their counselors, learning […]
Tags: family, life transformation, pine cove city
by Chris Boddy
When I was in college, I spent a summer in Israel. My friends and I would sneak over to the King David hotel to swim at night. One night on our usual trek to the hotel, there was an armed roadblock loaded with weapons and stopping everyone trying to get close to the hotel. We […]
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Spiritual
by Mina Hudson
Camp is right around the corner, and we cannot wait for another summer of serious fun! As we gear up for the most wonderful time of the year, we want to focus on prayer and contend for camp together! Join us in praying daily for campers, staffers, and their families. Click to download a printable […]
Tags: gospel, prayer, summer prep
by Mina Hudson
We’re pretty sure moms have superpowers. From snack-packing to pep-talking, they somehow manage to do it all, and make it look easy! Mother’s Day is our chance to hit pause and celebrate all the ways moms love, serve, and cheer us on. We asked our staff to share what they love about their moms, what […]
Tags: family, fun, staff favorites
by Mina Hudson
As the school year wraps up and the excitement of summer begins to build, we wanted to invite you and your family to take a moment and reflect on all that has happened since school began last fall. To help, we’ve come up with some Table Talk questions, which are designed to spark meaningful conversations […]
Tags: family, lessons, parenting, summer prep