Pine Tree Society Blog
In her own voice
Imagine for a moment knowing that within months you will lose your voice forever. This is the reality for Lisa. Lisa’s voice is weaker than it was in 2014 when she was first diagnosed with ALS. Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS affects the parts of the...
Pine Tree Society announces St. Patrick’s Sweeps winner
Congratulations to Peggy Jackson from South Portland! She was the winner of the St. Pat’s Sweeps drawing at Pine Tree Society. Pine Tree Society Sweepstakes raises money to help Pine Tree Society transform lives. For information about the sweepstakes, call us at...
Pine Tree Camp is one of a kind
Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camping Association-Accredited® camp providing services exclusively to people with disabilities. We’re one-of-a-kind. Not only are we one-of-a-kind in Maine, we’re part of an elite few in the nation: just 25% of camps in the...
Sending people to camp one egg at a time
The morning of Feb. 2 was sunny and cold, but the temperatures did not dampen the spirits of friends who came to support Pine Tree Camp. Pine Tree camper Bradley Thibodeau was there, sporting an ear-to-ear grin as he helped stuff eggs in his mother’s snowsuit. Bradley...
Attend a Pine Tree Camp Info Session this spring
Register today. Taking the leap and sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision for any parent. At our Info Sessions for parents and caregivers, we can help you decide if Pine Tree Camp may be a good fit for your loved one. We are offering Info Sessions at...
Local stations cover Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp
Local television stations were on hand for the 2018 Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp took place on February 3. The morning was sunny and cold, but the temperatures did not dampen the spirits of friends who came to support Pine...
Pine Tree Society welcomes Belanger as new Finance Director
Pine Tree Society is pleased to announce that James Belanger has joined the team as the new Finance Director. Belanger has worked with nonprofit organizations, including Head Start, in leadership positions for most of his career. He grew up in Maine and relishes the...
Q106.5 talks to Heidi Bowden about her daughter’s Pine Tree Camp experience
Heidi Bowden's daughter, Addie, has been attending Pine Tree Camp for about 10 years. It all started when Addie went to Camp Pine Cone, the day camp at Pine Tree Camp. When Addie switched to the overnight session, they all stayed in Cabin 6, otherwise known as the...
Pine Tree Camper Brian Harnish on the Q106.5 Morning Show
Pine Tree Camper, Brian Harnish, talked to Scott Miller and Cindy Campbell from the Q106.5 morning show as they gear up for the annual Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp on February 3. Brian told Scott and Cindy, he attended Pine Tree Camp in the kids' sessions for...