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...
Integrated approach opens a ‘whole new world’ to Early Learning Center student
“His speech and communication has skyrocketed!” That’s what Moira says about her son’s experience at Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn. Miles is four-and-a-half years old and loves to chase his little sister, look at picture books and play with toy...
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 through Pine Tree Society’s statewide community survey
Pine Tree Society is conducting a statewide Community Needs Assessment survey to capture a detailed picture of service needs among people living with a disability in Maine. Pine Tree Society will use the findings to better address challenges and barriers that prevent...
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...