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Staff Profile: Rob “Change Up” Harris

by Valerie Morby

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You may think of Pine Cove as only employing lifeguards, counselors, and camp directors, but believe it or not, we also hire accountants as well! (That fact may not add up, but it’s true!) Get to know the fearless leader of Pine Cove’s accounting department, Rob “Change Up” Harris, who’s been faithfully serving behind the […]

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Our Springiest Camp Names

by Valerie Morby

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We know the year is zipping by and summer is running straight at us, but wait! We’ve got to stop and smell the roses (plus all of the other flowers) and enjoy the springtime first! So join us as we take a deep breath and check out all of the gorgeous flowers, busy bees, and […]

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Joke Wednesday

by Valerie Morby

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Everyone knows Pine Cove is seriously fun. But did you know that Wednesdays at family camp are seriously funny? During lunchtime halfway through the week, we pass the mic over to some of our littlest campers, who get a chance to share their favorite jokes with the crowd. They don’t always make sense, but they […]

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Seriously Fun Conversation Starters

by Valerie Morby

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With the weather warming up and Spring Break trips on the horizon, we know many of you will soon be piling up in the car to embark on some family road trips! With that in mind, we wanted to compile some seriously fun questions for you to help pass that time in the car! Some […]

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The Craziness of Flag

by Valerie Morby

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Picture this… you’re at Pine Cove, and you wake up in your bunk bed knowing you have an entire day of excitement ahead of you: incredible activities, hilarious skits, and unforgettable theme nights. And it all starts at Flag. Each youth camp kicks off its day at “Flag,” a time to raise the stars and […]

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Staff Favorites: Birthday Memories

by Pine Cove

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As our niece’s stuffed corgi’s grandpa’s dogwalker’s roommate always said: not every day is your birthday. (So true.) But one day a year, it IS your birthday, and that often ends up being a pretty memorable event! We asked our staffers to tell us about some of their favorite birthday memories, and got some pretty […]

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Director Devo: Kate “Dingo Baby” Blocker

by Kate Blocker

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Do you feel settled in God’s love for you? Do you, today, feel deeply and completely rested in the strict confidence that you are loved by God? In my life with Christ, the answer has varied—sometimes it’s an easy ‘yes’ and other times, it’s a hard ‘no.’ Don’t get me wrong, I know that God […]

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Staff Profile: Josh “Flynn Slider” Green

by Karissa Pitaniello

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For Flynn Slider, Pine Cove has been more than just a summer job—it’s been a story of saying “yes” to where God leads. In this interview, Josh reflects on his time at camp, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what makes the Ranch such a special place. Plus, he shares the wild story […]

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All About Springs Pro

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Pine Cove’s newest program, Springs Pro, is set to launch at the Springs camp in the summer of 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited! This new initiative brings a fresh approach to the Springs—one specifically designed for high school-aged campers. We sat down with camp director Ben ‘Digs’ Gasaway to dive into all the […]

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Top 5 Funniest Skit Moments

by Pine Cove

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We asked our staffers what their most hilarious skit moments were. From raw fish to broken doors, you don’t want to miss this! Skippy the Fish “Way back in the day—when the Ranch dining hall was still down by the pool (and had a fireplace with vent holes near the stage, which becomes important later)—we […]

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