Pine Tree Society Blog
Pine Tree Camp’s Leadership in Training program has an eye on the future
Pine Tree Camp’s new Leadership in Training (LIT) program is the only one of its kind in Maine. LIT provides motivated high school students of all abilities hands-on experience working at camp through a structured program designed to help them explore and prepare for...
Community Support team gives back
On New Year’s Day, a team of Special Olympics athletes from Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program made the trip to Old Orchard Beach for the annual Lobster Dip tradition of jumping in the ocean to raise money for Special Olympics. “Our team of athletes had a...
Reggie’s River Ramblers propel forward for Pine Tree Camp
“Pine Tree Camp is all about love. If you spend just 10 minutes there, you’ll see it for yourself.” That’s how Kathy Clement feels about Pine Tree Camp. Every year, her family and friends come together to share — and spread — that love as a boisterous,...
Dirigo Experience February program info session recording
We are thrilled to welcome Deaf and hard of hearing campers back to Pine Tree Camp February 17-20th for our latest Dirigo Experience! This session will offer campers opportunities to hike the trails, play games together, and have tons of fun — all while building their...
Eggs-citing News: Egg Ride to feature Jell-o instead of eggs
New twist for annual event: Celebrity Egg Riders get gooey will Jell-o instead of eggs at Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp On Saturday, February 4th, the famous tradition of Celebrity Egg Riders stuffing raw eggs down their snowmobile suits will take a...
Share your voice: Please take our community survey
What more can we do for Maine people with disabilities? That’s a question we continuously challenge ourselves with every day. Today, we’re asking YOU for 15 minutes of your time to take a brief, confidential Statewide Community Needs Assessment survey. The 15 minutes...
Barrett Foundation supports Dirigo Experience
Pine Tree Camp’s innovative new Dirigo Experience program has received a $20,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The Barrett Foundation funds organizations that benefit children in need, which makes the Dirigo Experience a perfect fit. “This...
Tuition Assistance for Pine Tree Camp
Since 1945, Pine Tree Camp has welcomed all campers who could benefit regardless of their ability to pay tuition. But what does Pine Tree Camp's “Open Door” tuition assistance policy really mean? The answer is simple: It means families tell us what they can afford,...
Get outside for the day this winter at Pine Tree Camp
Pine Tree Camp’s unique Adventure Day Pass provides a safe and accessible way for Maine people with disabilities and their families to be engaged and active outdoors this winter. “Whether it’s snowshoeing for the first time or experiencing the thrill of ice fishing,...