The Springs is our youth camp experience for incoming 3rd-7th grade campers! Located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, the Springs is where elementary and middle school campers can unplug from technology, be influenced by our Jesus-loving, fun-obsessed summer staff, and plug into seriously fun activities!
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. From activities like banana boats and zip lines to seriously fun theme nights and high-energy worship sessions, a week of Christian sleepaway camp at the Pine Cove Springs is packed full of meaningful experiences that campers will remember forever! And for our youngest campers, our Christ-centered counselors are equipped and ready to create a welcoming first camp experience where they’ll truly thrive!
At Pine Cove, excellence in high-energy activities and memorable camp moments is only the beginning—our ultimate goal is to inspire every camper to walk more intimately with their Savior, Jesus Christ. Through intentional gospel discipleship with Christ-centered counselors and character-building adventures, kids experience more than a week of summer-time fun—they learn how much God loves them and wants to know them forever.
Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Louise right outside of Toccoa, Georgia, the Springs youth camp is 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 Springs is also just eight miles from Chimney Point, Pine Cove’s South Carolina family camp.
From skits to activities to Bible study, each day is unique – but equally seriously fun!
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!
“Being at Pine Cove has really impacted my life. Knowing that God is always with us and that it’s not just here, but everywhere that we can praise him. I never realized how amazing it is that Jesus died on the cross for our sins.”
Springs Camper
Ben "Digs" Gasaway grew up as a family camper before completing Pine Cove's leadership program called the Forge. He started working on the full-time team with Pine Cove City and Woods as the Associate Director. His current role is the Senior Springs and Springs Pro Camp Director. He grew up in the DFW area and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018, and received his MBA from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Noah “Beef” White joined Pine Cove’s full-time staff as the Team D Site Director in 2023, and is now the Springs Men's Director. He served on summer staff at the Pine Cove Ranch before graduating from Louisiana Tech University. Noah married his wife, Sadie, in the fall of 2023.
Kate “Jiggy” Burns served on summer staff for four summers at the Springs and graduated from Clemson University with degrees in Spanish and Health Science. She is originally from Greenville, South Carolina and joined the full-time team at the Springs in 2025 as the Women’s Director.
Come see camp for yourself! This summer, we’re opening up the gates for an open house designed with prospective elementary campers and their parents in mind!
Join us for a preview experience that includes a guided tour, a Q&A with our full-time staff, an overview of our rigorous hiring process and safety protocols, catered lunch, camp fun, and so much more.
Seven signs that your child would thrive at summer camp
Looking for an excuse for your child to have some time away from phones, tablets, and other distractions? Pine Cove is a “phone-free” camp—including our staff! So instead of being locked into screens, they’ll be able to focus on building connections with new friends, learning about the truth of the Gospel, and being mentored by our Jesus-loving college staffers. Don’t worry—the CampLife App will keep you in touch! As campers step away from their phones and tablets, they’ll get more undistracted moments to focus on faith, friends, and fun.
“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
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.
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!
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.
First of all, we are so excited you will be joining us for the first time this summer. Here is a link to our Coming to Camp pages which will include all of the helpful information you need to know when getting ready for camp for the first time!
