Pine Tree Society Blog
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...
Paddle for Pine Tree camp team highlighted by local newspaper
A local newspaper highlighted the Maine and Connecticut Water team from the Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp! The story is a great reminder of the important role our donors and supporters play in our success. Thank you to Maine Water for being part...
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....
7th Grader raises money for Pine Tree Camp
Meet Andrew Hamel! He's a 7th grader at All Saints Catholic School in Bangor and he raised over $500 for Pine Tree Camp by organizing a fundraiser at his school. His parents are members of the Levant Hungry Hollow 76’ers Snowmobile Club and their support of the...
Bernstein Shur volunteers at Pine Tree Society
A group of volunteers from Bernstein Shur made a huge difference at Pine Tree Society on June 14. They painted our Early Learning Center storage cubbies and deep-cleaned the indoor play area! We are so thankful for their help and hard-work. Come back anytime!
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...