Pine Tree Society Blog
Pine Tree Camp expands to offer winter opportunities
On February 13, for the first time ever, Pine Tree Camp opened its gates for something really special: winter Adventure Day Pass. Megan and her nine-year old son Trey were among the dozens of families who came for some barrier-free winter fun. Megan and Trey weren’t...
Virtual Open House: Community Support Auburn
Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program revolves around three words: Connected. Engaged. Active. On March 24th Auburn Community Support hosted its first virtual open house! Attendees had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of our clients. The tour...
In the news! WABI features story on Pine Tree Camp’s Winter Adventure Day Pass Program
Last Saturday, Connor Clement from WABI TV5 made a visit to Pine Tree Camp to catch a glimpse of the Winter Adventure Day Pass program that kicks off this month! The program will provide safe and accessible access to a wide range of winter activities such as...
In the news! WGME features story on Pine Tree Camp’s Winter Adventure Day Pass Program
This week WGME sat down for a virtual interview with Pine Tree Camp's assistant director Mary Schafhauser. The topic? Pine Tree Camp's historic transition to into serving Maine people with disabilities year round through the Winter Adventure Day Pass program! Winter...
The State of Maine approves the reopening of Community Support programs – and we are ready!
Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that Community Support programs are approved for reopening - and Pine Tree Society is ready. “Our team is thrilled to welcome clients back to its Community Support programs in Auburn and...
WABI-TV 5 to host telethon live from Pine Tree Camp. Tune in on February 5.
Be sure to tune in to WABI-TV 5 on Friday, February 5 at 5 p.m. as they feature Pine Tree Camp’s work to transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities and their families during this challenging time. They’ll feature stories on our new winter programming and...
Pine Tree Camp continues to innovate, expanding programming to four seasons
Last week journalist Deirdre Fleming of the Portland Press Herald made a visit to Pine Tree Camp for a tour of the campus and an interview with director Dawn Willard-Robinson and assistant director Mary Schafhauser. In the article that followed her visit, Fleming...
Paper eggs symbolize support of Pine Tree Camp throughout central and northern Maine
Windows and walls are filling up with eggs at retailers throughout the Newport and Bangor area and beyond. It’s a Maine tradition that’s been going strong for decades and each egg represents a customer’s support of Pine Tree Camp. This Winter Egg Sale is part of the...
Pine Tree Camp launches winter programs
For 76 summers, Pine Tree Camp has been the place Maine people with disabilities return to experience a barrier-free summer camp filled with traditional Maine outdoor activities. For the first time ever, this winter people can experience Pine Tree Camp like they’ve...