by Gareth Robinson | Jul 3, 2025 | Adults, Community Support
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....
by Gareth Robinson | Jul 3, 2025 | Children, Early Learning Center
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...
by Gareth Robinson | Jul 3, 2025 | Children, Pine Tree Camp
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...
by Gareth Robinson | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gareth Robinson | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...