Pine Tree Society Blog
Camp Communicate is one-of-a-kind
Imagine that every day you are the only one in your entire school who can’t verbally speak. You have a lot to say, but you need to use a high-tech communication device with a touchscreen, a switch, or even your eyes to say it. Then, one day, you’re not the only one:...
Children’s sessions kick off at Pine Tree Camp
We’re all smiles as the summer kids sessions kick off at Pine Tree Camp. From the opening night campfire to sunny afternoons spending time with friends in the lake, our campers enjoy the freedom to do anything they’d like in the great outdoors. There’s no better way...
Pine Tree Camp seeking volunteers for barn raising
Thanks to the Burger-Roy Charitable Trust and Campbell’s True Value, this summer, Pine Tree Camp will become home to a brand new barn. Pine Tree Camp stands alone in terms of barrier-free access to nature and nature-based recreation for Maine people with...
Let’s take a walk at Pine Tree Camp
Camp Director Dawn Willard-Robinson took a walk on Pine Tree Camp's nature trail with long-time camper Linda "Jonesy" Jones Townsend. The two met in 1985 when Dawn began working at Pine Tree Camp. Jonesy has attended camp since the 1970s. Listen to their chat about...
Major Programming at Pine Tree Camp
On opening day of each Pine Tree Camp Session, campers get to sign up for one of our "major programs" that they will participate in each morning. This year, our four major programs are: arts & crafts, music & drama, sportsmanship, and outdoor adventure skills....
2019 Pine Tree Camp season in full swing
Our first campers of the 2019 Pine Tree Camp season rolled down the dirt road to North Pond on Tuesday, June 18th. We captured some special moments between camp staff and our campers to share the excitement! Check out the video below.
Pine Tree Camp Staff Fun Day
Before camp got into full swing, all staff participated in a day about immersing themselves in the activities Pine Tree Camp offers to our campers. We caught up with Mary Schafhauser, Pine Tree Camp's Assistant Director to hear more about the Staff Fun Day. Mary...
Pine Tree Camp Staff Training Q&A
Pine Tree Camp Staff began their week-long training on June 10th. During staff training week, Pine Tree Camp hosts a series of guest speakers to teach counselors about all aspects of caring for people with disabilities. Guest speakers include Pine Tree Society’s own...
Kayaking for Maine Kids
It might have been a cold, rainy spring but the skies cleared, and the sun came out just in time for the 23rd annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. On Saturday, June 1, nearly 200 paddlers set out from Evergreens Campground in Solon for a picture...