The 27th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June with some new twists: the Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament, Party for the Paddle at The Woodshed in Manchester and live music at the Solon Hotel. Expanding the paddle to a multi-day event serves one purpose: to raise funds for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to experience freedom and independence at Pine Tree Camp.
On Saturday, June 3rd, paddlers will reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River. On Sunday, June 4th, paddlers will come together to loop the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. Both paddles are family-friendly and perfect for all ages, skill levels and abilities.
The weekend will kick off Thursday, June 1 at The Woodshed in Manchester with a Party for the Paddle and Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause. This evening of cash prize cornhole competition and fun will feature a WABI TV5 live broadcast telethon, music by Jay McClure and special guests as well as an appearance by long-time Pine Tree Camper Scotty Wentzel who was the inspiration for the new book “A Dog and His Boy: The Adventures of Spillway and Scotty.” Local food and beverages served up by The Woodshed will be available for purchase.
On Saturday, June 3 the public is invited to a post-paddle celebration featuring an afternoon of music at the Solon Hotel hosted by Matt Schaeffer and Friends Music for the Military. Music will begin at 2:00 and continue into the evening. There will be a 50/50 raffle and the chance to win a new kayak.
27th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp
Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause
When:
Thursday, June 1
The Woodshed, 915 Western Ave., Manchester
4:00pm Doors open for Party for the Paddle
5:15pm Registration for Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause
5:45pm Cornhole tournament begins
Saturday, June 3
9:30am
Solon: Traditional route down the Kennebec River
Paddle begins at The Evergreens Campground in Solon (202 Ferry Street, off Route 201A) and ends in North Anson on the Patterson Bridge Road. This is a three mile, two-hour paddle.
2:00pm
Solon Hotel: Post-paddle live music fundraiser open to the public (4 South Main St., Solon)
Sunday, June 4
9:30am
Brunswick: Loop on the Androscoggin River
Paddle begins and ends at the Water Street Boat Landing (located at the end of Water Street) in Brunswick. This is a two mile, two-hour loop.
Why:
Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camp Association-Accredited camp for people with disabilities. All proceeds from the Bath Savings Paddle directly benefit Pine Tree Camp’s Tuition Fund. Since 1945, Pine Tree Camp has welcomed all who could benefit, regardless of their ability to pay. The funds raised from the Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp are a critical part of the camp’s open door tuition policy.
Sponsors of the 27th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp include:
Bath Savings, Hammond Lumber Company, WABI-TV5, Hub, Franklin Savings Bank, O’Connor Chevrolet, Eaton Peabody, Lakepoint Real Estate, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Albin, Randall & Bennett.