Pine Tree Society Blog
Virtual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp a success, still time to join to support Pine Tree Camp
For the first time in 24 years, the Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp went virtual. More than 200 people tuned into Facebook for the live-stream kick-off on Saturday, June 6 and then took to the trails, roads, waterways and their own yards to participate in an...
Pine Tree Camp’s summer staff are here for the season
Pine Tree Camp’s summer staff training is underway! “We’re so excited about the opportunities we are offering Maine people with disabilities and their families this summer,” said Pine Tree Camp Director, Dawn Willard-Robinson. “This new programming means we have...
Lewiston Sun Journal: Sign language interpreting during Covid-19
The Lewiston Sun Journal takes readers behind the scenes to learn what it's like being a sign language interpreter on TV during a pandemic. “Many people do not enjoy watching foreign films with subtitles. The viewer is splitting their attention between the words and...
June 12: WABI TV Telethon for Pine Tree Camp
On Friday, June 12 from 5:00 - 6:00pm, WABI5 will host a live mini-telethon in support of Pine Tree Camp's 75th anniversary. Pine Tree Camp staff will be standing by to take pledges and donations by phone and viewers are also invited to give online at this link....
Early Learning Center innovates to keep children connected and engaged
“I wanted to thank you for these Learning Bags. The effort that went into them is amazing. We are so appreciative.” “You all always go above and beyond for my son, especially during this difficult time. It has made such a difference in his life and we appreciate it...
Morning Sentinel: Pine Tree Camp ensures camp experiences this summer
The Morning Sentinel reports about how Pine Tree Camp is serving the needs of Maine people with disabilities this summer. Amy Calder writes: "Pine Tree Camp on North Pond in Rome, which serves children and adults with disabilities, is using creative ways this summer...
Pine Tree Camp to offer Pine Tree Camp to You summer sessions
Though we’re unable to gather around a campfire in person this summer, Pine Tree Camp will deliver a remote summer camp experience for Maine people with disabilities. All campers need is a spirit of adventure, an Internet connection, a mobile device or computer and a...
Team Franklin Savings Bank “steps it up” for Pine Tree Camp
When Franklin Savings Bank first began its employee health and wellness initiatives, the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp quickly became an annual tradition for their staff. “The Paddle for Pine Tree Camp gives our employees the chance to do something they don’t always have...
Sun Journal: Pine Tree Camp develops innovative summer camp opportunities
The Sun Journal shares with its readers how Pine Tree Camp is innovating this summer to bring "Pine Tree Camp to You." Read the full story at this link: https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/05/07/pine-tree-camp-develops-innovative-summer-camp-opportunities/ Pine Tree Camp...