by Tami Burke | Aug 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Longtime Pine Tree camper, Scotty, is living life to the fullest. “If you ask Scotty ‘Who’s famous?’ he taps his chest,” said his mother, Lisa. Scotty is the real person behind the new book “A Dog and His Boy: The Adventures of Spillway and Scotty.” This...
by Tami Burke | Aug 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
In March 2023, longtime Pine Tree Camper, Shane, was among nearly 25,000 runners who took to the streets for the New York City Half Marathon. He had one goal in mind: To show other athletes with autism what they can accomplish. “I accomplished that race by believing...
by Tami Burke | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Helping her try something new made me feel proud.” That’s how Shane describes his experience helping a camper who had never been on a bicycle before give it a try. After 10 years of being a camper himself, last summer, at age 18, Shane worked at Pine Tree Camp as...
by Tami Burke | Aug 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Summer vacation is best spent outside! L.L.Bean’s video crew captured what makes summer at Pine Tree Camp so extraordinary. Check it out at this link. We’re proud to partner with L.L.Bean to help Maine children and adults with disabilities experience summer camp with...
by Tami Burke | Aug 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Much of the year you’ll find Enock Glidden out on the trails. As a consultant for Maine Trails Network, he assesses trails that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can access. “Basically, I check out the trails to see if they are truly accessible,” he said. “I...
