What ages does Pine Cove Towers accept?

Pine Cove Towers is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Towers cost?

Pine Cove Towers publishes $1,499/week for the standard session. First-time campers can get $300 off with the code SUMMERMIX26. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Pine Cove Towers's hours?

Pine Cove Towers runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Is Pine Cove Towers accredited?

Yes — Pine Cove Towers 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 Towers provide lunch?

Yes — Pine Cove Towers 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.

▌ Religious · Ages 12–18

Pine Cove Towers

Pine Cove Towers · $1,499/week · ★ 4.8 (73 reviews)

An overnight Christian summer camp for elementary school students with a focus on fun activities and spiritual growth.

▌ Editor's read Pine Cove Towers is an overnight Christian summer camp for high school students, part of the larger Pine Cove Camps organization. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio for their overnight camps and mention that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The 'About Us' section on the main Pine Cove site states they have been operating for over 50 years, founded by Bill McKenzie. While the specific ownership type isn't explicitly stated, its religious mission and non-profit-like structure suggest it's likely a non-profit organization, though this is not confirmed. The camp offers a wide range of activities and a clear focus on spiritual development.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 197650+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Pine Cove Towers serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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 →

How we verify these →

Details

Category: Religious
Ages: 12–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 13027 TX-155, Tyler, TX 75703, USA
Phone: 800-974-2267
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: First-time campers can get $300 off with the code SUMMERMIX26.

Runs 24-hour residential, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from May 24 to Aug 1.

8 open · 2 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 Waitlist
Session 6 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
Session 7 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
Session 8 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
Session 9 Jul 19 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $1,699
Session 10 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $1,499

↗ What parents like

Christian-focused
Puppy Training Class
Phone-free camp

↘ Watch for

High cost

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Pine Cove Towers

What ages does Pine Cove Towers accept?: Pine Cove Towers is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Towers cost?: Pine Cove Towers publishes $1,499/week for the standard session. First-time campers can get $300 off with the code SUMMERMIX26. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pine Cove Towers's hours?: Pine Cove Towers runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Pine Cove Towers accredited?: Yes — Pine Cove Towers 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 Towers provide lunch?: Yes — Pine Cove Towers 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.

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