G’day from Pine Cove Outback—where there are no dingoes or boxing kangaroos. Whew! This awesome camp for 6th – 8th graders is located right outside of Columbus, Texas. The Outback is filled with fun, excitement, and most importantly, an environment that promotes life transformation. Gooder, cleaner, funner? You bet!
Want to learn all about the incredible activities, Gospel-focused Bible studies, and serious fun we have in store at the Outback? Join us for a virtual event on March 25th from 12pm to 1pm CST! You'll get to meet our camp directors, ask questions, and see what makes Pine Cove special. We hope to see you there, so enter your email address below to sign up!
A week at Outback is packed with hilarious skits, sweet dances, and plenty of loud cheers while hearing powerful teaching from God’s Word. Plus, campers will get to spend time with counselors who are passionate about Jesus Christ! Our hope is that campers experience the best week of their life as they participate in great activities, build lasting friendships, and grow deeper in their walk with the Lord. If you’re ready for some life-changing gooder, cleaner, funner kind of fun, register today!
Wondering if your child is ready for overnight camp? Read our blog post with seven signs your child is ready to thrive!
Sometimes one week of camp just isn't enough—that's where our two-week camp sessions come in! These incredible programs give campers a unique and exclusive experience of extra time with their favorite activities and counselors, all of the seriously fun theme nights, and additional special events designed specifically for our two-week campers. Most importantly, they get more time to dive into their faith through guest speakers, acoustic worship sessions, and extra Bible studies. Don't miss your chance for MORE!
The counselors and staff at Pine Cove have a simple goal: to help kids and families connect with Jesus. Through intentional conversations, Bible studies, and worship, our staff will share the life-changing power of the Gospel with your camper and show that a relationship with the Lord can be exciting, interactive, and impactful.
The Outback youth camp is located just 70 miles from Houston, 80 miles from Austin, and 120 miles from San Antonio. Our spot just north of I-10 on Highway 70 in Central Texas is easy to get to from wherever you are!
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 turning to social media, text messages, or other outside voices, 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.
While a week at Pine Cove is seriously fun, most importantly, it’s the investment into your child’s faith that inspires them to a lifetime of following Jesus. How? We’ve compiled the top 10 ways summer camp does just that – enter your email below so we can share them with you!
Women's Director
Dexter "Pikapoo!" Carter graduated from Dallas Baptist University before completing Pine Cove's Forge leadership training program in 2015. He served as a Pine Cove City Site Director for three years before taking on the role of Forge Men's Director in 2018. After more than four years with the Forge, Dexter transitioned to his current role as Outback Director.
Lindsey “Scroll Tide Scroll” Hindsman serves as the Administrative Director at the Outback after spending her time on summer staff at both the Outback and the Ridge. Lindsey graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Marketing.
Seth “Alabamer Charmander” Tunstall served on summer staff for three years at the Ridge before graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined the full-time team at the Outback in 2024 as the Men’s Director. Seth and his wife Julie, have a daughter who was born in 2025.
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. There are other ways to save on camp listed on that page as well!
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!
The biggest difference is the gift of extra time with their counselor and cabin mates to create a deeper community and friendship. Additionally, two-week campers get to attend exclusive speakers and worship sessions. Plus, with unique theme nights and bible studies, campers will get a new experience each day! Learn more about two-week programs here.
It’s possible, since we do have a few cancellations during the spring, but we encourage you to also find an available week so you make sure you have a spot. You can be registered for a session and on a waitlist at the same time, and if you get off the waitlist, you have the option to switch over!
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!
