Pine Tree Society Blog
Parent & Family Magazine features article by Dr. Ayris Franklin
The September / October issue of Parent & Family Magazine features an article by Dr. Ayris Franklin, Director of Pine Tree Society's Audiology Department, about the importance of audiology testing for infants. Hearing evaluations for infants can be life changing....
3rd Annual Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp: Picturesque run on North Pond supports Maine people with disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pine Tree Camp 3rd Annual Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp: Picturesque run on North Pond supports Maine people with disabilities Rome, Maine (August 13, 2024) - On Saturday, October 5, people of all abilities can come run, walk or wheel at the Flutie...
Pine Tree Camp supports autistic and sensory sensitive kids through a unique overnight summer camp
In July, Pine Tree Camp held its first ever Sensory Sensitive Week. Thirty young people came together from July 22-26 for an overnight summer camp designed especially for them. The week was made possible by a grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism....
Maine artist Sandy Crabtree is proud to support Pine Tree Society’s holiday card tradition
“You never know how touching getting a card is.” That’s how Maine artist Sandy Crabtree feels about holiday cards. “There’s something very personal about sending a Christmas card. I still receive cards from my family and out of state friends.” Her paintings...
Pine Tree Society holiday cards available now
Preorder your holiday cards today at this link. Shipping will begin the week of September 23. Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards have been a Maine tradition for over 50 years. “I’m glad Pine Tree Society keeps this tradition going,” said featured artist, Sandy...
Donate today: Thanks to your support, anything is possible at Pine Tree Camp
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Bridget: We know she’s in the right place
Bridget said she didn’t like bowling. Or swimming. She consistently responded to sit uations by saying “No.” Her Community Case Manager, Christa, recalled, “Once she started going to Pine Tree Society’s Community Support Program, she went from refusing to do anything...
Shumate and Gatlyn: Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center helps brothers reach their goals
“One of the big things I really like about the Early Learning Center is they take their time and are very on top of what my boys need. They don’t let anything fall through the cracks.” That’s how Brittney describes her experience with Pine Tree Society’s Early...
Luka’s family discovered Pine Tree Camp together
"He was comfortable being there." That’s all it took for Luka’s big sister, Ilyana, to know Pine Tree Camp was going to be a special place. Luka is five years old and this is his first summer at Camp Pine Cone. “Back in 2021, Luka was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular...