Pine Cove Silverado
An overnight Christian summer camp for elementary-aged children with a focus on fun activities and spiritual growth.
▌ Editor's read Pine Cove Silverado is an overnight Christian summer camp. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for younger campers and 1:6 for older campers, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The website also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, enhancing safety measures. Pine Cove has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Bill McKenzie, suggesting a well-established and experienced organization. The camp's social media presence is strong with active Instagram and Facebook accounts, indicating engagement with its community.
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Pine Cove Silverado fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given religious program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 7–11
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 13027 TX-155, Tyler, TX 75703, USA
- Phone: 800-974-2267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1499 for a one-week session.
Runs Overnight, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from May 24 to Aug 1.
7 open · 3 waitlist
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 May 24 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $1,499
- Session 2 May 31 – Jun 6, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
- Session 3 Jun 7 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
- Session 4 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699 Waitlist
- Session 5 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
- Session 6 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $1,499
- Session 7 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
- Session 8 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699 Waitlist
- Session 9 Jul 19 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
- Session 10 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $1,499 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Christ-centered counselors
- Wide range of activities
- Focus on spiritual growth
↘ Watch for
- Website registration link broken
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pine Cove Silverado
- What ages does Pine Cove Silverado accept?
- Pine Cove Silverado is open to children ages 7–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Pine Cove Silverado cost?
- Pine Cove Silverado publishes $1,499/week for the standard session. $1499 for a one-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pine Cove Silverado's hours?
- Pine Cove Silverado runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Pine Cove Silverado accredited?
- Yes — Pine Cove Silverado is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Does Pine Cove Silverado provide lunch?
- Yes — Pine Cove Silverado includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Pine Cove Silverado with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
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- Pine Cove Towers · Pine Cove Towers · Ages 12–18 · $1,499/week