Pine Tree Society Blog

Bowling community strikes the perfect balance

For the past few seasons, bowlers from Pine Tree Society’s Community Support Program in Scarborough have found their way into the hearts of their fellow bowlers in the community league at Spare Time.  “The boys grew on me and I grew on the boys,” said Meegan Diconzo....

Learning starts early at our specialized preschool

Today, when Oliver walks into the Early Learning Center, he feels at home with his teachers and classmates and is ready to have fun and try new things with friends. That wasn’t always the case. Two years ago when he first stepped through the door, he would hide from...

Pine Tree Camp is Life Changing

Pine Tree Camp is nothing short of life changing for Betsey and her son, Cal. “Every time we’ve been to Pine Tree Camp, something miraculous happens for us. It’s a really big part of our life. We expect miracles every time we go.” Cal has significant dietary and...

From counselors to lifelong supporters

From counselors to lifelong supporters In 1978, Bonnie Beaulieu sat down at her typewriter to fill out a summer job application for Pine Tree Camp. It was her junior year at Bates College and she was ready to experience something new. “My parents supported Pine Tree...

80 Years After: Camp Shapes Lives

Camp Shapes Lives “I worked at Pine Tree Camp the summers of 1973, 1974 and 1975. It was a richer training ground than college for my first career as a teacher, and it continues to hold a special place in my heart. The patience, compassion, positivity, and...

Week of the Young Child at the Pine Tree Society

Successful Week of the Young Child at Pine Tree Society’s specialized preschool In April, Pine Tree Society’s specialized preschool celebrated the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ...

Pine Tree Alumni Decades Challenge 2025

It’s true—our staff loves a friendly fundraising competition! In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we’re bringing back the Decades Challenge for the 2025 Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp! From the 1960s to the 2020s, staff alumni have formed teams by decade...

Community Highlight: Bill Dodge

Bill Dodge Auto Group makes a difference in our community Bill Dodge is a family owned business committed to making a difference. We’re grateful for their sponsorship of the 2025 Cornhole for a Cause and Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. Their top-tier sponsorship of both...

What was it like back then? A week at Camp in the 1960s

For 80 years, Pine Tree Camp has been a place where lifelong friendships are made. As we reach this major milestone — 80 years of discovering abilities together — we’re celebrating our community all year long with compelling, personal stories about life-changing...

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