Pine Tree Society Blog
Camper Bradley riding in the 2019 Q106.5 Celebrity Egg Ride
Amy Simpson has been participating in the Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp for over 15 years. Her son Bradley will be there this year, riding along in a special enclosed vehicle. For Amy and her whole family, it’s a feel good day and one that they...
Antique Sled Show to benefit Pine Tree Camp
You won't want to miss this. The Penobscot Snowmobile Club will be hosting a new event during the 2019 annual Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-In to benefit Pine Tree Camp: an Antique Sled Show! The show will be from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club in Hermon,...
Q106.5 interviews local snowmobile club member about Ride-In
Byron Ogden of the Penobscot Snowmobile Club joined Scott and Cindy on the Q106.5 Morning Show to share their support of Pine Tree Camp. This year, the Penobscot Snowmobile Club will host an Antique Sled Show at their location in Hermon during the 2019 annual Dysart's...
Join us for a silent auction to benefit Pine Tree Camp
The Levant Hungry Hollow 76ers and the Penobscot Snowmobile Club are teaming up to cohost a silent auction at the 46th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In to benefit Pine Tree Camp. The silent auction will begin at 7 AM during the all-you-can-eat breakfast at the...
Top 10 reasons to work at Pine Tree Camp
10. So. Much. Fun. 9. The impact you will make on our campers, staff, and even yourself. 8. Become the best version of yourself! 7. The fashion: Hello comfort, creativity, and Teva tans! 6. A rent-free summer with three square meals a day, plus free fitness, singing,...
October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
During October, we celebrated National Disability Awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness about employment issues for disabled individuals, and celebrating the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities. More than 29,000 Maine students, about 16% of...
Sign Tree Camp 2018
Last weekend, Pine Tree Society's Interpreting Services staff traveled to Pine Tree Camp to host Sign Tree Camp. Sign Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf and have an intellectual disability. Many of our campers live in communication...
Seeking presenters and exhibitors for the 2019 Southern Maine Autism Conference
The 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in South Portland. We are gearing up for what promises to be another successful conference focused on practical tools, strategies and support...
Deaf Awareness Week 2018
For the last full week of September, we celebrated Deaf Awareness Week! We ended it with attending Deaf Culture Festival on Mackworth Island. In 1958, this week was first celebrated for only one day (International Day of the Deaf) by the World Federation of the Deaf,...