2025 Labor Day Sweeps winner announced
Congratulations to Karla K. from Maine! She's the winner of Pine Tree Society's 2025 Labor Day Sweeps drawing. This annual sweepstakes raises money to help Pine Tree Society transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities. Discover more at www.pinetreesociety.org.
Finding a calling at Pine Tree Camp
80 Years After: Angie Ouellette discovered her calling at Pine Tree Camp When Angie was a girl, her father, Greg Ouellette, was the director of Pine Tree Camp. “My dad started at Pine Tree Camp in 1967 when I was just two years old,” she recalled. “I spent every...
Artists love of Maine coast shines through
Sandy Crabtree’s love of the Maine coast shines through in her latest holiday card design Sandy Crabtree loves showcasing the rugged Maine coast in her artwork. Her paintings of coastal Maine winter scenes and lighthouses have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s...
Artwork with a very special meaning
Elaine Reed’s artwork holds a very special meaning "It was like Christmas to him.” That’s how Pine Tree Society holiday card artist, Elaine Reed, describes her brother-in-law’s experience at Pine Tree Camp. “It was the high point of Jimmy’s year,” she recalled. “He...
2025 Holiday Cards Revealed
This holiday season, we have four ALL NEW cards for you to choose from. We think you’ll love how this year’s cards range from the whimsical, to classic Maine scenes, to special moonlit moments. For the first time ever, we’re featuring some very special cards created...
Early Learning Center makes a world of difference
Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center makes a world of difference. Lainey’s parents found Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center at just the right time. At three years old, Lainey had trouble communicating, playing with other children, cooperating with adults...
Then & Now — Michael Thibodeau
Michael has been coming to Pine Tree Camp since he was in elementary school. It’s something he loves and feels a special ownership about. “He talks about it every day and tells people ‘Pine Tree Camp is my camp!’,” said his mother, Nicole. At camp, he does it all. He...
An amazing experience for the entire family
It’s been an amazing experience for the entire family. “The changes we’ve seen in our sons over the past year have been incredible. It feels so good to know they are doing things and having successes without us.” That’s what Heather said about Ethan and Arthur’s...
Linda Bonnar-Ivery found her calling at Pine Tree Camp
Linda Bonnar-Ivery says with no hesitation that her years working at Pine Tree Camp were the best times of her life. “Definitely the best times of my life. I matured there and made lasting friendships with campers and fellow staff alike. And it’s where I learned I...