Kids with disabilities in Piscataquis County can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp this summer right in their own backyard. Pine Tree Camp is taking “Camp on the Road” to Guilford for four week-long summer camp day programs; bringing a safe, adaptive camp experience to children with special needs and their siblings.
We brought Pine Tree Camp on the road to Guilford for a week last summer and, based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received from the community, we expanded to four weeks this summer. Families can apply for their children to attend more than one session and full tuition support is available.
All four week-long summer day camp sessions will take place at the Friends of Community Fitness Center in Guilford. Campers ages 5 – 16 with a disability and their siblings are welcome to attend. Each week will be filled with accessible games and activities, including: arts and crafts, cooking, adaptive bikes, archery, pickle ball, hiking and plenty of favorite camp songs.
Who:
Children with disabilities ages 5 – 16 and their siblings in Piscataquis County
When:
9:00am – 3:00pm daily
Session 1: July 24 – July 28
Session 2: July 31 – August 4
Session 3: August 7 – August 11
Session 4: August 14 – August 18
Where:
Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street, Guilford
Apply:
https://pinetreesociety.org/campminder-info/
Full tuition assistance is available.
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More about Pine Tree Camp on the Road:
For some families, transportation can be a significant barrier to visiting Pine Tree Camp. So, we bring Camp on the Road to them instead!
In select locations every summer, children with developmental and physical disabilities ages 5 to 16 and their siblings can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp right in their own backyard through a week-long summer camp day program. The week is filled with barrier-free games and activities, including adaptive bikes and inflatable archery.
Camp on the Road is offered periodically throughout the summer. Registration is required and full tuition assistance is available.
Upcoming Camp on the Road Opportunities
Applicant
Eligibility
While Pine Tree Camp is able to accommodate almost any camper with a developmental or physical disability, there are several requirements that must be met before an applicant is accepted.
Every applicant must:
- Have a developmental or physical disability
- Be between the age of 5 and 16
- Have the ability to participate in the program and interact with other campers
- Not represent a physical danger to themselves or others
Pine Tree Camp day campers are accepted on a first come, first served basis.