by Gareth Robinson | Aug 5, 2025 | Impact Stories, Pine Tree Camp, Pine Tree Camp 80th Anniversary
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...
by Gareth Robinson | Jul 10, 2025 | Pine Tree Camp, Pine Tree Camp 80th Anniversary
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...
by Gareth Robinson | Jul 3, 2025 | Adults, Community Support, Impact Stories
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, Impact Stories
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, Impact Stories, 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...
