80 Years After: Geraldine Mishou – Memories from the 1950s
80 Years After: Geraldine Mishou - Memories from the 1950s When Geraldine Mishou passed away in 2022, one of the most important legacies she wanted remembered was her connection to Pine Tree Camp. As a girl, Geraldine had polio and spent summers at camp making...
2025 St. Patrick’s Day Sweeps winner announced
Congratulations to Cindra B. from Maine! She's the winner of Pine Tree Society's 2025 St. Patrick's Day Sweeps drawing. This annual sweepstakes raises money to help Pine Tree Society transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities. Discover more at...
Sebastien: It gave him a lot of confidence
Camp gave him a lot of confidence Sebastien’s first time staying overnight at Pine Tree Camp, his parents were a little nervous. They thought he might have a tough time. “We were there 15 minutes and he already ditched us,” his father, Marc, laughed. “We set up his...
Spring Appeal: A flower blossoms for its own joy
Your donation will be put to work immediately. “A flower blossoms for its own joy.” Every single day I get to see our clients blossom and experience joy as they reach — and exceed — their goals. When asked what makes me smile, my answer is always: Seeing someone do...
New CEO joining Pine Tree Society in March
New CEO, Kate McElligott, will join Pine Tree Society in March In March, Pine Tree Society will welcome Kate McElligott as our new President and CEO when longtime President and CEO, Noel Sullivan, retires after 12 years of service. Kate will lead the organization into...
Pine Tree Society seeking submissions from Maine artists for fundraiser
Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. “For the first time since 2020, Pine Tree Society’s Holiday Card Competition is back,” said Adria King, Chief Development Officer. “We’re...
80 Years of Camp: Looking back on Pine Tree Camp in the 1940s
80 Years After: Janice Fournier - Memories from the 1940s “When I started going to Pine Tree Camp, we stayed in log cabins and were there all summer long.” The year was 1947. Janice Fournier had cerebral palsy and Pine Tree Camp was her home away from home every July...
Pine Tree Camp provides full tuition assistance for campers in York County thanks to Thompson Fund grant
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund has awarded a $15,000 grant to Pine Tree Camp. These funds will provide tuition for children and adults with disabilities who reside in York County to attend Pine Tree Camp this summer. “We are grateful to the Roger...
Pine Tree Camp Alumni: We’re holding a party….and it’s for you!
It’s Pine Tree Camp’s 80th anniversary and we can’t wait to see all our alumni at camp this summer! On Saturday, August 9 we’re holding an Alumni Open House during the day followed by a special, ticketed event that night. We want to include as many alumni as...