Tag: summer staff
Inside the Cove | Stories | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Parents often ask the same question–who will lead my child’s week and what kind of people are they? From growing in dependence on the Lord to experiencing life-changing moments with campers, our summer staffers saw God work in countless ways this summer. We asked a few of them to share how Pine Cove impacted their […]
Tags: camp impact, staffer testimonies, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Which colleges brought the most students to work at Pine Cove this summer? We’re taking a look at the schools that showed up big in 2026! From Bulldogs and Bears to Tigers and Aggies, college students from across the country traded college campuses for camp and spent their summer serving at Pine Cove. Check out […]
Tags: 2026, college, summer staff, top 10 schools
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
The Name Game is one of those Pine Cove traditions that never gets old! Every summer, new staffers share funny stories, quirky habits, and unforgettable moments, then walk away with a camp name they’ll answer to all season long. Some names make perfect sense once you hear the story behind them, while others leave everyone […]
Tags: camp names, name game, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
“NAME GAME, gimme that name, I want that name!” If you’ve spent even five minutes at camp this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve already met staffers with some seriously unique camp names. One of the best Pine Cove traditions during training and orientation is watching brand-new staffers stand on stage, share their funniest stories, […]
Tags: camp names, name game, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Prep for Camp | Summer Staff
by Isabel Garza
Training week is about more than just learning job responsibilities—it’s also when camp gets fully prepped for opening day. Staffers have been hard at work tackling projects all over camp property, from setting up new inflatables on the water to painting backdrops for theme nights and helping get every corner of camp ready to welcome […]
Tags: seriously fun, summer staff, training
If you’ve ever wondered what a typical day at Pine Cove City looks like, imagine your church transforming into a high-energy, joy-filled summer camp before most people have even poured their first cup of coffee! What starts out as typical church parking lots and sanctuaries quickly becomes the campgrounds for the best summer ever. From […]
Tags: city, fun, pine cove city, summer, summer staff
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Even if snow only rarely falls at camp, some names just sparkle with holiday cheer. From frosty fun to cozy comforts, these cold weather-inspired camp names are sure to sleigh your imagination, deck your halls with creativity, and leave you jingling all the way through the list. And as we all know, it’s never too […]
Tags: camp names, summer staff, winter
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Every fall, our full-time teams hit the road to host tailgates at some of our largest staff-represented universities! These are an opportunity to catch up with the college crew they spent the summer serving alongside, hang out around campus, and bring friends who are interested in applying for summer 2026. There are multiple stops along […]
Tags: 2025, summer staff, tailgate
Camp Culture | Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
Leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is calling, and we’re diving into the cozy world of fall-themed camp names! We’re raking together the punniest, most autumnal names that will make you want to jump right into a leaf pile of serious fun. Get ready to fall in love with these names and grab some inspiration for […]
Tags: camp names, fall, summer staff
Inside the Cove | Summer Staff
by Mina Hudson
This summer, more than 2,500 (let’s count ’em!) college staffers helped make another summer of camp unforgettable! These incredible counselors, cooks, lifeguards, photographers, and more come from all corners of the country, representing a diverse lineup of colleges and universities. Each year, we like to see how those schools stack up against each other for […]
Tags: 2025, college, summer staff, top 10 schools