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New 2024 Program Staffers

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Enjoy meeting two (let’s count ‘em!) of our new friends that will be leading at camp this summer! Get to know Anna and Lane as they let us in on what they’re most excited for this summer and some of their favorite things! Ladies first! Introducing the Spring’s new Administrative Director… Anna “Sike Baller” Brecht! […]

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Staff Favorites: Camp Food Hacks

by Karissa Pitaniello

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When you work at camp, you eat a lot of the same food over and over (10 weeks of fajita night? Sign us up!). This creates room to create some fun new ways to enjoy it! We rounded up our staffers’ favorite “food hacks” that they use to jazz up their camp meals… Bon Appétit! […]

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Leadership Weekend 2024

by Karissa Pitaniello

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We are weeks away from opening the gates for Summer 2024! Cabins are being spruced up, programs are being planned, and our leadership teams are ready to have their best summer yet! Each spring, our leadership teams retreat before the summer starts to unify their drive for the upcoming season and prepare for the weeks […]

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Staff Profile: Hamilton “Dreamland” Bromhead

by Karissa Pitaniello

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At Pine Cove, even our technology team is seriously fun, and Hamilton “Dreamland” Bromhead is here to prove it! Get to know all of the layers of Hamilton as he takes you through his different roles at Pine Cove, what it was like to be an asparagus, and his favorite rice spots. (Yes, rice!) Don’t […]

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2024 Family Camp Devotional Reveal!

by Pine Cove

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Hey families! We are rapidly approaching the summer, and that means we are eagerly anticipating your arrival at camp! We are so excited to see you all, and are praying for you all as you prepare to end this school year. As you all work hard where you are, know that we are also hard […]

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A Glimpse of the 2024 Forge Turkey Trip

by Karissa Pitaniello

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This year, our Forge students had the chance to experience parts of what they’ve been learning throughout the year in Turkey! Every stop throughout their trip was an experience—through hiking, teaching, and visuals, the group got a hands-on lesson at each location.  We love hearing what the Forge students learn from their trip each year, […]

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Staff Favorites: Hobbies

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Have you ever wondered to yourself, “Self, I wonder what the Pine Cove staffers like to do during their free time?” Well, wonder no more! We’ve compiled our staff’s favorite hobbies, and some of their responses might just surprise you! “My favorite hobby is creative writing! Since before I can remember, I have loved stories […]

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Staff Profile: Brooks “Uno” Howard

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Brooks is a Nashville native who grew up going to Pine Cove with his family since he was four years old! A lot has changed since then, but he’s been able to see the Lord use Pine Cove in every season of his life. Learn more about Uno as he shares what God’s teaching him […]

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Pine Cove Origins: The Blue Store

by Karissa Pitaniello

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If you’ve ever been to one of our Tyler camps, you’ve likely experienced the acclaimed Blue Store! The Blue Store, otherwise known as Pic-N-Pac, has been where countless Pine Cove meetings have been held, where counselors have picked up lunch before an opening day, or might even be your family’s traditional go-to stop after a […]

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2024 Program Staff Retreat Recap!

by Karissa Pitaniello

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The full-time Pine Cove program staff recently enjoyed retreating together in Central Texas at the Ridge! This is always something they look forward to since they get to be reconnected with camp staff from every region! The team was encouraged by amazing speakers, spent quality time together, and were recharged to prepare for an amazing […]

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