Pine Cove Camps

Camp Counselor

May - August 2023 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

This job was so transformative for my walk with Christ and also taught me so many practical skills such as serving tables, taking care of children, and learning how to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. I’d recommend this to every college aged student!!

What I wish was different

I think that the main administration should have been more directly involved with the staff as a whole. There were also multiple parents I talked to who wished they had been more involved throughout the week at camp, as well.

Advice

Go in with an open heart and open mind and be ready and willing to serve in every way!!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2023 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

The people, environment, and commitment to excellence

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

July - August 2022 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I loved the team and community I was a part of (working with). Also love kids so working with them and their walk with Jesus was so much fun and I learned so much.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It’s so worth it and you grow so much and learn so much more than you’d ever think possible from 1st graders. Also create such lasting relationships with the other college kids working alongside you.

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Youth Program Director

May - August 2021 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

I learned valuable lessons about leading humbly and healthily.

What I wish was different

I wish my role was more defined, it took me a while to figure out how to prioritize my time.

Advice

It’s especially important to rest as a leader so you can serve others more fully.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2021 • Westminster, SC

What I liked

I love the Christ-centered culture and the family-centeredness at Pine Cove. The camp directors are incredible and the experience is so character-forming!

What I wish was different

It is definitely very hard work, and I would have loved more time to rest and recuperate physically, spiritually, and emotionally each week since the work is so hard. But I am so thankful to have gotten to serve!

Advice

Make the most of the time you have at camp! It is hard, but lean into the challenge and let it form your character.

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Camp Counselor Intern

June - August 2021 • Johnson City, TN

What I liked

I was able to travel through the midwest and make connections all over. It was a memorable experience!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Pine Cove Summer Staffer

October 2020 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I loved meeting students from other schools and connecting with various people. I also loved having a very unordinary job and taking those skills to apply in other positions.

What I wish was different

I wish I had not gotten COVID so I could have stayed longer.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is to go all in and work hard and it will be so rewarding in every way!

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Program Staff and Lifeguard

May - August 2021 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

You learn in a completely different way what it looks like to know the LORD deeply and rely on Him for your strength.

What I wish was different

There is not a lot of leadership support in many roles.

Advice

Expect to work 18 hours a day. It's going to be challenging, but the people are wonderful.

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Camp Counselor

May 2018 - August 2019 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

It was a great leadership opportunity.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2020 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

Not only did I have the chance to help high school students grow in their faith and character, but I was also able to grow personally as well. It was a life-changing experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Don’t take this job if you’re not willing to be humbled, tired, and emotionally/spiritually vulnerable, but if you are, it will truly change your life.

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2020 • Westminster, SC

What I liked

Almost everything

What I wish was different

Covid

Advice

Get ready for a great summer and prioritize time in the word

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Counselor

May - July 2020 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

Pine Cove fosters a community of growth both for its clients and for its employees. As a Counselor, I grew in grit and relational bandwidth.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - July 2018 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I love how intentional the relationships that are formed at Pine Cove are. You meet so many diverse people who are all Christ followers despite what they have experienced or the background that they come from. While this position is extremely enjoyable, it is also extremely challenging, and tests your ability to work diligently and relentlessly in pursuit of the Lord.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor Intern

May - August 2019 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about what all I was capable of and being able to push myself in ways I did not know were possible.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked the first half of the summer so my time was not split up from training to actually being a counselor.

Advice

I would say that the importance of waking up in the morning to spend time with the Lord would turn an entire day around from being exhausted to lively and energetic.

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Details Director

May - August 2019 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

I gained a lot of practical skills that employers are looking for such as: verbal and written communication skills, handling of confidential information, leadership skills, delegation, working with excel, cross communication within multiple departments, etc.

What I wish was different

I wish that there had been a little more clarity in my job. The Details Director is in charge of so much that there can be a little bit of role confusion sometimes.

Advice

Use this job where you have to connect with so many different people to network.

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Health Assistant

May - June 2019 • Westminster, SC

What I liked

I loved the first hand experience to care for people and manage health care records.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a little more support. I was the sole medical representation on site for 29 families and 60+ staff for 7 weeks.

Advice

I would tell people to get outside of their comfort zones and gain new experience.

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Family Camp Counselor

May - July 2019 • Westminster, SC

What I liked

I loved working with children of all ages and sharing the love of Christ with them. I had the opportunity to gain experience in numerous professional areas such as communication skills, team building, time management, and conflict resolution.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time during my employment to reflect on my experience and the lessons I had learned.

Advice

Go into this job with a teachable mindset- ready to learn and become more prepared for the professional world!

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Senior Counselor

May - August 2019 • Westminster, SC

What I liked

I got to spend my summer teaching kids about Jesus while at the same time leading other staffers in that mission. I liked being able to do that as a job and I like that I got to have fun at the same time!