Pine Cove Camps

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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Sound Engineering Technician

May - August 2018 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

It’s a great place to grow spiritually and develop intangibles you can’t get anywhere else.

What I wish was different

No internship credit.

Advice

You can’t go wrong spending a summer at camp!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

Everything. It was an incredible experience.

What I wish was different

I have nothing poor to say about this job.

Advice

This is a Christain camp. Get snacks and mio for during the week

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I loved the constant high-energy, amazing staff, and all the meaningful ways I was able to serve in. Pine Cove really does it right in terms of summer camps, and I got to see the motto of "Christ centered, others focused, seriously fun" fulfilled in so many ways, and the growth I experienced personally was second to none.

What I wish was different

About the only thing I wish would have been different was the extensive training we go through. Because I was a lifeguard, I had a full two weeks of training. The team-bonding was great, but it was grueling. Always worth it though.

Advice

If you have the opportunity to give part or all of your summer to an amazing ministry like this, don't think twice about it and just do it.

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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

May - August 2018 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Alot of people don’t even look at these types of jobs becuase they know they can’t handle the responsibilities and the commitment you need to work it. Just try it, it is a humbling experience and you’ll be glad you even applied. You have to be open to it before you can even close your own door.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2018 • Hartwell, GA

What I liked

It got me closer to God and I got to meet so many people.

What I wish was different

The pay could have been better.

Advice

Don’t be skeptical. It’s worth it.

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Sound Technician

May - August 2019 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I loved working with the people and making a difference in the lives of the campers, even if it was small

What I wish was different

Some events were not entirely fun for the campers. Most were an absolute blast, but some events are just hard to enjoy

Advice

If you're going to apply here, be ready for a long, rough ride. But the ride is one of the best experiences you'll ever have!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the community & relationships I built with the people I worked with. I also enjoyed learning how to manage a group of 8

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Working as a camp counselor is a lot more work then you would expect. This is a job that is physically demanding & requires patience

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Camp Photographer

May - August 2018 • Columbus, TX

What I liked

This is a Christ centered, others focused ministry that not only pours into the campers but the staff as well.

What I wish was different

Advice

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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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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!

What I wish was different

Advice

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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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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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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 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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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

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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