Encounter Cove

06/05/2026

🌊🎉 BIG NEWS AT ENCOUNTER COVE! 🎉🌊

Get ready to slide into summer fun with our brand-new McMinn Mountain Water Slides! ☀️💦

Whether you’re racing your friends, making memories with family, or just looking for the perfect way to cool off, these exciting new slides are sure to become a favorite part of your day at the Cove.

Adventure is calling, and the water is waiting! Who’s ready to be one of the first to take the plunge? 🙌🌊



Our new water slides are part of the growing recreation experiences available at Encounter Cove.

06/01/2026

💦 One Day Littles Camp | June 27 💦

Get ready for a day full of splashes, smiles, and Jesus at Encounter Cove! ☀️🌊✝️

Your little ones will enjoy water fun, games, activities, new friendships, energetic worship and opportunities to learn more about God's love—all in one exciting day!

📅 June 27
🎉 One Day Littles Camp (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
💙 Encounter Cove

Spots are limited, so don't wait!

https://encounterministry.org/encounter-camps

👉 Register now and join us for a day of water fun and Jesus!

05/22/2026

We are open! Come see us!

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend is here — and we’re OPEN! 🍔☀️
Join us for good food, lake views, and all the summer vibes!

A long weekend by the lake sounds pretty perfect to us. ❤️🤍💙

📍1650 Koehler Dr, Roach, MO
- MM7 Big Niangua Arm
🕚 Open 11AM–8PM Monday–Saturday

05/19/2026

☀️🌊 FUN IN THE SUN IS CALLING! 🌊☀️

Encounter Cove is hiring lifeguards for the 2026 summer season!

Spend your summer making memories, building friendships, and enjoying an unforgettable atmosphere at the lake! 🛟☀️

✨ Perks Include:
• Fun-filled summer environment
• Meal benefits
• Limited room & board availability
• Opportunity to make a difference while having the best summer ever!

If you’re certified and ready for an exciting summer at the cove, we’d love to have you on the team! 🙌

Visit our website for job application:

https://www.encountercove.org/employment-application

05/08/2026

🇺🇸🎆 ENCOUNTER COVE JULY BASH 2026 🎆🇺🇸

Make plans now to celebrate the 4th of July with us at Encounter Cove on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! Bring the whole family out for a full day of fun, food, water activities, and fireworks! ☀️🌊🎇

✨ GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE ✨

Your FREE general admission includes:
• Land Activities & Inflatables
• Inflatable Slip and slide
• Inflatable waterslides
• Bubble party

🕛 Recreation Open: Noon–7:00 PM
🎆 Firework Show Synced to Music at Dark (approximately 9:30 PM)

🍔 FOOD TRUCKS & RESTAURANT OPEN AT NOON:
• Hog Be Hatin’ BBQ
• Beck’s Pizza
• Crafted In Faith Coffee
• Encounter Cove’s Lakeside Grill

🌊 ADDITIONAL WATER RECREATION PASSES:
💦 $30 All Water Pass includes:
• NEW McMinn 3-story waterslides
• Turbo Chute waterslides
• Pool access
• Kayaks & canoes
• Wibit Aqua Park

🏕 Stay with us for TWO nights during July Bash and your All Water Passes are ONLY $25 each!

🏊 Pool-Only Passes: $5 per person

⛳ Limited golf carts will be available to rent for the day!

To reserve your stay, purchase your passes, or for more information, contact our office at 573-832-3330.

Grab your friends and family and come celebrate Independence Day with us at Encounter Cove — it’s going to be a day packed with memories, fun, and fireworks! 🇺🇸🎉

05/06/2026

What an incredible weekend at Men’s Encounter! 🙌🔥

This past weekend was filled with powerful moments of freedom, restoration, and life change. Men came in carrying burdens, struggles, and questions — and left encouraged, renewed, and reminded that God still moves in powerful ways.

We witnessed men surrender their hearts to Christ, chains broken, prayers answered, and lives transformed. There’s nothing like seeing a room full of men worshipping boldly and pursuing the presence of God together.

To every man who attended, served, prayed, and supported this weekend — thank you for being part of what God is doing. The impact of this weekend will continue far beyond these few days.

And the best part? God’s not finished yet.

If you missed this Encounter, we want to invite YOU to the next one. Don’t wait for “someday.” Your breakthrough, healing, freedom, and next step with God could be one weekend away.

The next Men’s Encounter is opening soon — and we believe God has something powerful waiting for you there! 💪✝️

Find out more about August Men's Encounter
https://encounterministry.org/mens-encounter

05/04/2026

We’re looking for certified lifeguards to help us out for a one-day group at Encounter Cove!

🗓 May 12th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Paid opportunity

If you’re certified and available, we’d love to connect with you for this one-day opportunity. Come join us for a fun day on the water at Encounter Cove!

📩 Message us directly or reach out for more details.
Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested!

04/30/2026

We are ONE WEEK away from our re-opening date (May 7, 2026)!!

Sweet treat season has officially entered the chat! 🍓🥤
Smoothies, boba, and lake days just go together!

Let us know your favorite Lakeside Grill smoothie in the comments!

04/30/2026

☀️ WE’RE HIRING ☀️

Looking for a summer you’ll actually remember? Come join our recreation team at Encounter Cove!

We’re hiring seasonal full-time staff to help lead all the fun—lifeguarding, ropes course, archery tag, field games, and more. Every day looks a little different, and it’s all about creating an unforgettable experience for our campers.

If you love being outdoors, working with a team, and making an impact, this is the job for you.

Apply online: encountercove.org/employment-application
Tag someone who might be interested!