2011 - 2015 Era
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
The Pines Catholic CampHelp the 2011 - 2015 Era Win The Battle of The Eras!
$125
raised by 2 people
$10,000 goal
Our era ushered in a new standard for summer camp at the Pines.
The St. Francis Chapel of the Pines was newly built heading into our era, and we were among the first to benefit from the presence of the Blessed Sacrament on camp, both in our ministry and in our own personal prayer lives. Previous to our era, many cabins still did not have AC. The addition of AC across the remaining buildings and cabins on camp may be an afterthought to us, but let's be honest -our camp experience would've been very different if we had to sweat our way through each night's sleep for nine weeks.
Our time at the Pines also marked the peak of the Big Tuna era. We had a lot of fun at camp, both with our campers and among staff...sometimes too much fun. Spirit points created fun moments among staff to spark lasting memories, and for the most part we kept things light and fun. Working under Tuna's leadership was also a formative time for us as staffers. Many of us have gone on to go pro in something other than ministry, and we know that our summer(s) at the Pines was pivotal in preparing us for life after college.
Our era of the Pines saw summer registration top 2,000 campers for the first time, and since then the Pines has continued to grow. In 2025, we welcomed over 3,300 campers into the Pines family through our camp out in Big Sandy and through the launch of a new traveling Day Camp. As the Pines continues to grow in numbers and deepen its commitment to bringing the next generation into a deep and personal relationship with Christ, let's rally together through our generosity to invest in the campers and staff to make 2026 the best summer yet!
-Dylan "Croakie" Browning
Here are the prizes for this year's competition:
MOST MONEY RAISED: All donations from the winning era over $100 receive a complimentary t-shirt.
MOST DONOR PARTICIPATION: A limited-edition sticker with a design specific to that era. All gifts over $25 receive a sticker.
ALL: Anyone who donates above $19.88 gets a special NTXGD Pines sticker.
May the best era win!