Get to know the girls first half staff at the Pine Cove Woods. We’ll see you around camp. It’s nice to put a name with a face.
Leadership | Counselors | Program Staff
Leadership
Sparkles
Position: Assistant Program Director
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Classical History
Fun Fact: When camp ends in August, I am moving to Paris to be an Au Pair!
“I am excited for camp because I love to build relationships with families and tell kids about Jesus.”
Wig Out
Position: Secretary
College: Texas Christian University
Major: Education & History
Fun Fact: I backpacked over 1,000 miles through Europe in just nine days.
“I am excited for camp because it is my favorite place in the world! I love how God works here!”
Pro Throw
Position: Impact Senior Counselor
College: Louisiana State University
Major: Child and Family Studies
Fun Fact: I used to throw the javelin for LSU!
“I am excited for camp because I love the families and the ministry at camp!”
Twin Possible
Position: Wild Woods Senior Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Communication
Fun Fact: I am a twin!
“I am excited for camp because I am passionate about spreading the love of Jesus through camp ministry.”
Melon and Cheese
Position: Wild Kids Senior Counselor
College: Baylor University
Major: Child and Family Studies
Fun Fact: I once fell down a trail while hiking in the Grand Canyon.
“I am excited for camp because I get pumped about seeing kids grow in their faith by being assured that they are made in the image of God while having the time of their lives.”
Lolz
Position: Cove Kids Senior Counselor
College: Baylor University
Major: Child and Family Studies
Fun Fact: I used to ride dirt bikes as a hobby!
“I am excited for camp because of all of the families and the love of Jesus!”
Why So Serious
Position: Head Media
College: Texas Tech University
Major: Spanish
Fun Fact: I recently got engaged!
“I am excited for camp because I am pumped to dance like a mad woman and do media things with my crew!”
Counselors
Hershey Whisk
Position: Cove Kids Counselor
College: Union University
Major: Special Education
Fun Fact: I claim to be a native Texan but I’ve only lived here for a month after I was born.
“I am excited for camp because the Lord can restore families here in a mighty way!”
Nana
Position: Cove Kids Counselor
College: University of Texas
Major: Music Education
Fun Fact: I’ve floated in the Dead Sea.
“I am excited for camp because summers at Pine Cove have been some of the best of my life. I am ready to hang out with families and love Jesus with them!”
Homes
Position: Cove Kids Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Community Health
Fun Fact: My favorite animal is an elephant!
“I am excited for camp because I get to spend time with families and see how the Lord is working in each of their lives.”
Llama Bear
Position: Cove Kids Counselor
College: Baylor, UTSA
Major: English
Fun Fact: I snort when I laugh.
“I am excited for camp because this is my thirteenth year!”
Brosette
Position: Counselor
College: Auburn University
Major: Communication
Fun Fact: I was six weeks old my first summer as a Woods camper!
“I am excited for camp because I get to meet new families and spend time with returning families that I already know and love!”
Crasher
Position: Counselor
College: University of Oklahoma
Major: Health and Exercise Science
Fun Fact: My parents met as counselors at Pine Cove!
“I am excited for camp because I just love all the families!”
Pinky Prom-Mess
Position: Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Community Health
Fun Fact: The 4th of July is my very favorite holiday!
“I am excited for camp because these families make my whole year. They are wonderful!”
Selfie
Position: Counselor
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Major: Child Development and Family Living
Fun Fact: I am allergic to very strange things (i.e. guinea pigs and mango skin)
“I am excited for camp because I get to pour into others and spread Christ’s love to increase the kingdom.
Mumsy
Position: Counselor
College: Louisiana Tech University
Major: Child Development
Fun Fact: I’ve ridden a camel!
“I am excited for camp because I am so excited to see families grow in the Lord together!”
Yo Red
Position: Counselor
College: SW Baptist Theological Seminary
Major: Biblical Studies
Fun Fact: This is my fifteenth summer at the Woods!
“I am excited for camp because I get to spend my summer at my favorite place on earth!”
Chuy
Position: Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: International Studies
Fun Fact: There are no polar bears in Antarctica!
“I am excited for camp because camp is full of play and people!”
EscaLater
Position: Counselor
College: University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Major: Elementary Education
Fun Fact: I am from Nebraska! #GBR (Go Big Red!)
“I am excited for camp because I get to spend time with kids and adults… Best of both worlds!”
Curby
Position: Counselor
College: Northern Arizona University
Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Fun Fact: I’m from Arizona!
“I am excited for camp because I am more than excited to get to know families!”
Yankee Poodle Dandy
Position: Counselor
College: Dallas Baptist University
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: I really like cats.
“I am excited for camp because what’s not to be excited about?”
Bucket List
Position: Counselor
College: Baylor
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact: I’m from Jaw-Jah (aka Georgia).
“I am excited for camp because it’s camp and I love it!”
LadyBug
Position: Counselor
College: East Texas Baptist University
Major: Religion
Fun Fact: I can play the saxophone!
“I am excited for camp because God is going to move.”
Ottie
Position: Counselor
College: Oklahoma State University
Major: Merchandising & Marketing
Fun Fact: I can sign (American Sign Language)!
“I am excited for camp because of Jesus, friends, and great activities!”
Hunny Bunny
Position: Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Allied Health
Fun Fact: My ears look very different from each other.
“I am excited for camp because I get to grow closer to The Lord and my brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Ideer
Position: Counselor
College: Oklahoma Baptist University
Major: Elementary Education
Fun Fact: I hunt, fish, and camp with my dad.
“I am excited for camp because I am out of my comfort zone, so I am excited to see how God uses me to serve for the glory of Christ.”
Loops
Position: Counselor
College: University of Oklahoma
Major: Social Entrepreneurship
Fun Fact: It is my first summer at Pine Cove and Tyler, Texas in general.
“I am excited for camp because I adore kids.”
Bovine Intervention
Position: Counselor
College: SW Baptist Theological Seminary
Major: Humanities
Fun Fact: I love cows…a lot.
“I am excited for camp because I get to meet some awesome families!”
Pity in Pink
Position: Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: English
Fun Fact: I know the first thirty digits of Pi by heart.
“I am excited for camp because God has a spectacular plan for this summer!”
Program Staff
Sweet J
Position: Media Content Creator- App Manager
College: Texas A&M University Graduate
Major: Human Resources
Fun Fact: This past year I got to hike through Israel!
“I am excited for camp because I get to spend 3 months learning and growing while spending time with families! I am so thankful that the Lord has me here this summer.”
Stealth-O-scope
Position: Health Assistant
College:Oklahoma Baptist University
Major: Nursing
Fun Fact: I’ve been skydiving and I have been on 10 mission trips in Mexico!
“I am excited for camp because I have the privilege to serve everyone’s physical needs while also pouring into them spiritually!”
Shenanny
Position: Chaos/Counselor
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Marketing
Fun Fact: I drink coffee like water.
“I am excited for camp because it’s camp and camp is a really special place!”
Rabbit Dag Nabbit
Position: Assistant Work Crew Director
College: Baylor University Graduate
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother and I have run two half marathons!
“I am excited for camp because we get to serve families every day and see Jesus work in their lives and others.”
X-Stream
Position: Head Ropes Course
College: Pine Cove Forge 2016
Major: N/A
Fun Fact: I lived in an igloo for two weeks at Yellowstone.
“I am excited for camp because I can’t wait to see lives transformed through Jesus Christ!”
EmBAREsing
Position: Chaos/Lifeguard/Worship
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Allied Health
Fun Fact: I managed and photographed a band in high school!
“I am excited for camp because Jesus changes lives here and I get to be a part of that!”
Craft’n Crunch
Position: Chaos/Lifeguard/Burch Nanny
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Psychology
Fun Fact: One of my dream jobs would be owning my own daycare.
“I am excited for camp because I get to meet families who I can gain wisdom from and learn about The Lord with!”
Merm
Position: Retail/Chaos
College: Union University
Major: Communications
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship in Switzerland.
“I am excited for camp because God is going to do incredible things this summer and I can’t wait to grow and learn with campers and staff!”
Banana Pudding
Position: Arts & Crafts/Town Runner
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Telecommunication Media Studies
Fun Fact: I have been to five different countries.
“I am excited for camp because I am ready to watch the Lord work mightily in the lives of families and display His glory through camp.”
Wristmas Miracle
Position: Media Photographer
College: Oklahoma State University
Major: Marketing & Fashion Merchandising
Fun Fact: I am a former Woods camper (Week Two).
“I am excited for camp because I get to be a part of the camp that had such a positive impact on my family.”
Tickle Me Simba
Position: Wrangler
College: Oklahoma State University
Major: Zoology
Fun Fact: I broke my back three years ago.
“I am excited for camp because I get to share the love of Christ through horses and share how they can be a picture of the gospel with campers.”
RodeOhNo
Position: Wrangler
College: Purdue University
Major: Veterinary Technology
Fun Fact: I can speak with my mouth closed.
“I am excited for camp because I get to meet tons of new people in a new place!”
Boston Twirl Party
Position: Wrangler
College: Northeastern University
Major: Health Science
Fun Fact: I can make a face that makes me look like a Who from Whoville (Dr. Suess, The Grinch).
“I am excited for camp because I get to work with horses everyday and use them for ministry!”
Ropeunzle
Position: Boddy Nanny
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Allied Health
Fun Fact: I LOVE mangoes!
“I am excited for camp because of the Lord’s work and camp oatmeal!”
Canooze
Position: CIT
College: Texas A&M
Major: Political Science/Communications
Fun Fact: I have biked across the Golden Gate Bridge.
“I am excited for camp because I am able to serve this summer along some pretty rad people!”
Kitten KaDoodle
Position: CIT
College: Oklahoma State University
Major: Bio-Chemistry
Fun Fact: I am the oldest of five girls.
“I am excited for camp because with this being my first year on staff, I am looking forward to being on the “other side” of camp. I can’t wait for God to work in the campers lives like He has done in mine for so many years!”
Norway We Are Getting Barked Together
Position: CIT
College: University of Oklahoma
Major: Engineering
Fun Fact: If I had to eat one food until the day I die, it would be Mac and Cheese.
“I am excited for camp because I am eager to see the Lord’s work!”
