Pine Cove

With our busy summer schedule, we really didn't have many full weeks available for the kids to attend summer camps this year. But there was no way we were going to miss Connor's favorite camp -- Pine Cove! He had such an amazing time there last year and begged to go again. Pine Cove's Camp in the City is a 1-week summer camp with amazing games and activities backed by a strong Christian message. The camp counselors are awesome college students that spend their summer traveling from city to city spreading their love of Christ to all of these kids. It continues to be Connor's absolute favorite week of the entire summer.

Connor's group at Pine Cove with his awesome counselor, M.I.B.

Silly pic!

This year, Connor was able to attend camp with his great friends Brady and Tanner Watkins (of WAC fame, ha). Brady and Connor loved being in the same group and really enjoyed their camp counselor, M.I.B. a.k.a. Most International Businessman in the World. Gotta love those camp names!

In addition to camp songs, skits, games, and worship, the kids have a blast with amazing outdoor activities like bungee jumping and waterslides. They come home sweaty and exhausted every single day!

Connor with Brady and Tanner in one of the outdoor inflatables.

Love those smiles!

At the end of the week, the entire camp participates in a ceremony for the parents with songs and a message from what they learned during the week's activities. Then, the camp counselors present each camper with what they refer to as CQs: their character quality certificate. After observing the campers all week, M.I.B. took the time to write out character qualities for his campers as a way to encourage them and reflect on their positive character qualities. Such an encouraging message for these kids and one of the neatest things about Pine Cove.

Connor and Brady at the closing ceremony.

Connor's group circles up for the CQs.

 

M.I.B. presents Connor with his CQs.

These boys had an awesome week of Pine Cove camp. So thankful for M.I.B.!

 

Connor's character qualities -- love!

After 2 summers of awesome fun at Pine Cove's day camp, Connor is now begging to go to the Pine Cove overnight camp next year. Oh my, am I ready for that??