Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
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 […]
Tags: flag, seriously fun
by Pine Cove
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 […]
Tags: birthday, staff favorites
by Kate Blocker
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 […]
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
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 […]
Tags: Flynn Slider, Josh Green, ranch
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 […]
Tags: springs, springs pro
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove
by Pine Cove
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 […]
Tags: bloopers, funny, skit stories, staff favorites
From the Slidosaurus to the zipline to the bungee trampoline, Pine Cove is jam-packed with “seriously fun” activity classes for campers to create memories that last a lifetime. But we want campers to take home more than just a fun camp experience. We want them to take home a deeper understanding of the Gospel and […]
Tags: activity classes, counselor, faith, gospel, lessons, ministry, summer
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
Have you ever wondered how someone juggles elementary and college ministries while making time for Auburn football and the occasional Taylor Swift concert? This month, we’re diving into Kylie’s story of faith, humor, and unforgettable camp moments. Find out everything from her favorite skit characters to her funniest on-the-job mishaps! How did you get to […]
Tags: kylie witcher, silverado, staff profile
by Pine Cove
At Pine Cove, we strive to follow the example Jesus set of hospitality throughout His earthly ministry. There are many great books on the topic that have helped us focus on creating a welcoming and others-focused environment, several of which have been encouraging and engaging reminders of how we can strive for hospitality both on […]
Tags: book recommendations, hospitality reads, recommendations, resources
by Pine Cove
At each region, our summer staffers gathered to kick the year off together. Hear from our program teams on how it went and take a look at some highlights of the first annual Pine Cove staff conference! “It was so encouraging for staff to be together as the new year started! Just the concept of […]
Tags: conference, renew, summer staff