Pine Tree Society Blog
In the news: Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience
"It's like being with family." "I feel truly seen." That's how one camper describes their participation with Pine Tree Camp's Dirigo Experience. This unique week-long overnight camp for Maine's Deaf and hard of hearing youth has doubled in size since it first began...
2nd Annual Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp: Lace up and toe the start line in the heart of Belgrade Lakes this October
On Saturday, October 21, come run, walk or roll at the Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. “You’ve never run, walked or rolled through a setting quite like Pine Tree Camp,” said race organizer Adria King, donor relations director for Pine Tree...
Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp propels runner with autism to inspire others
In March 2023, longtime Pine Tree Camper, Shane, was among nearly 25,000 runners who took to the streets for the New York City Half Marathon. He had one goal in mind: To show other athletes with autism what they can accomplish. “I accomplished that race by believing...
It’s the best job ever: Leadership in Training at Pine Tree Camp
“Helping her try something new made me feel proud.” That’s how Shane describes his experience helping a camper who had never been on a bicycle before give it a try. After 10 years of being a camper himself, last summer, at age 18, Shane worked at Pine Tree Camp as...
Postcards from Camp: L.L.Bean visits Pine Tree Camp
Summer vacation is best spent outside! L.L.Bean’s video crew captured what makes summer at Pine Tree Camp so extraordinary. Check it out at this link. We’re proud to partner with L.L.Bean to help Maine children and adults with disabilities experience summer camp with...
Vote for Pine Tree Camp when you shop at Target
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through September 30, vote for us...
Paddlers with a purpose featured in Kennebec Journal / Morning Sentinel
The Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp was a "Snapshot Feature" in Central Maine Newspapers. Rachel and Kemp Anderson from South China were among 200 paddlers with a purpose on the Kennebec River in Solon on June 3 who helped raise $90,000 for Maine kids and...
Vote for Pine Tree Camp WinterKids grant award
Vote for Pine Tree Camp to win a $10,000 grant from WinterKids to help us get even more Maine kids with disabilities outside and active this winter.
Pine Tree Society leads the way with assistive technology
In May, Linda Bonnar, M.A.,CCC-SLP/ATP was invited by Kennebec Valley Community College to present to their graduating occupational therapy students as part of a week-long focus on assistive technology and augmentative communication. Linda is a speech language...