Tag: staff favorites
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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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Camp Culture | Inside the 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 […]
Tags: bloopers, funny, skit stories, staff favorites
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The holidays are full of surprises, and so are the boxes wrapped under the tree! This month, our staff is sharing their most hilariously silly Christmas gifts. Whether it’s a gerbil in a wheel or a VHS tape with a twist, these stories are sure to bring a little holiday cheer (and maybe a few […]
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This month, we’re diving into our team’s favorite podcasts! Whether you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations on faith or something fun and lighthearted, our staff has you covered. Some of my favorite faith-based podcasts are “With the Perrys,” “Ask Pastor John,” “The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast,” and the Austin Stone sermons! I also love “On Fire,” a […]
Tags: podcast recommendations, staff favorites
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Fall comes with football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, in the Pine Cove world, recruiting! Our full-time team is busy traveling across the country to find the best staffers for Summer 2025. All of that travel pairs perfectly with road trip games! Read below to find your new favorite, and try it the next time you’re in […]
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Sometimes life can get overwhelming! Worship music is a helpful way some of our staffers like to center their hearts and turn down the outside noise. We’ve rounded up their favorite songs that help them do just that! Check out the list below, or listen along on Spotify! I’ve been really enjoying listening to Forrest […]
Tags: staff favorites, traditions
One of our favorite traditions at Pine Cove? Character Qualities! After spending a week or two with their campers, our counselors prayerfully consider God-given qualities they see in each of their campers. Then, the campers get to be encouraged with these qualities in front of their family and cabinmates! This also happens for each of […]
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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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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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Spring Break is coming up! To help you day dream about resting on the beach or hitting the slopes, we gathered our staff’s favorite tourist attractions. Get the inside scoop on their most-loved spots, and then get to packing! “The best tourist attraction on the planet is La King’s Confectionery on the Strand in Galveston, […]
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