Pine Tree Society Blog
Linda Bonnar-Ivery found her calling at Pine Tree Camp
Linda Bonnar-Ivery says with no hesitation that her years working at Pine Tree Camp were the best times of her life. “Definitely the best times of my life. I matured there and made lasting friendships with campers and fellow staff alike. And it’s where I learned I...
Camp Changed Everything for Dawn Willard-Robinson
During college, little did Dawn Willard-Robinson know that her first summer as a counselor at Pine Tree Camp would lead to a life-long career and a new family — both with Pine Tree Camp at the heart. “Pine Tree Camp literally changed everything for me,” From meeting...
80 Years After: John Conner — The Man Behind Our Logo
Meet the Man Behind Our Logo When Pine Tree Camper, John W. Conner, passed away in 2017 at the age of 86, there were two really important things in his life that his family wanted to pay tribute to: the Shriners Hospitals for Children and Pine Tree Camp. “A lot of...
Bowling community strikes the perfect balance
For the past few seasons, bowlers from Pine Tree Society’s Community Support Program in Scarborough have found their way into the hearts of their fellow bowlers in the community league at Spare Time. “The boys grew on me and I grew on the boys,” said Meegan Diconzo....
Learning starts early at our specialized preschool
Today, when Oliver walks into the Early Learning Center, he feels at home with his teachers and classmates and is ready to have fun and try new things with friends. That wasn’t always the case. Two years ago when he first stepped through the door, he would hide from...
Pine Tree Camp is Life Changing
Pine Tree Camp is nothing short of life changing for Betsey and her son, Cal. “Every time we’ve been to Pine Tree Camp, something miraculous happens for us. It’s a really big part of our life. We expect miracles every time we go.” Cal has significant dietary and...
From counselors to lifelong supporters
From counselors to lifelong supporters In 1978, Bonnie Beaulieu sat down at her typewriter to fill out a summer job application for Pine Tree Camp. It was her junior year at Bates College and she was ready to experience something new. “My parents supported Pine Tree...
80 Years After: Camp Shapes Lives
Camp Shapes Lives “I worked at Pine Tree Camp the summers of 1973, 1974 and 1975. It was a richer training ground than college for my first career as a teacher, and it continues to hold a special place in my heart. The patience, compassion, positivity, and...
Week of the Young Child at the Pine Tree Society
Successful Week of the Young Child at Pine Tree Society’s specialized preschool In April, Pine Tree Society’s specialized preschool celebrated the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ...