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2025 Holiday Cards Revealed
This holiday season, we have four ALL NEW cards for you to choose from. We think you’ll love how this year’s cards range from the whimsical, to classic Maine scenes, to special moonlit moments. For the first time ever, we’re featuring some very special cards created by Pine Tree Society campers and clients. Shipping begins September 24.
Then & Now
Pine Tree Camp’s 80th anniversary Then & Now spotlight series pairs past images with the present day as Pine Tree Campers strike a pose capturing the passage of time and the deep connection, intimate friendships and love of the special place they return to each summer. This month’s featured camper is Addie Bowden.
Early Learning Center makes a difference
Lainey’s parents found Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center at just the right time. At three years old, Lainey had trouble communicating, playing with other children, cooperating with adults or managing her emotions. “When you go from a child not speaking at all to being able to tell you what she wants it’s truly amazing,” her mother, Jamie, said.
October 18: Flutie 5K
Saturday, October 18 is the 4th Annual Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp. Our fully accessible campus is the perfect setting for people of all abilities to come together in the heart of the Maine woods. This is a scored and timed 5K including divisions for Adaptive Runners, Walkers, Wheelchairs and Duo Teams. There’s also a Kids’ Fun Run.
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Then & Now — Linda Townsend
Celebrating 80 Years of Pine Tree Camp: Then & Now — Linda Townsend Linda is 66 years old and has been coming to Pine Tree Camp since she was eight. She is very proud to say she has never missed a single summer. In the 1970’s, her experiences at Pine Tree Camp...
Then & Now — Addie Bowden
Celebrating 80 Years of Pine Tree Camp: Then & Now — Addie Bowden “It’s the greatest place on earth.” That’s how Addie describes Pine Tree Camp. Addie is 25 years old and has attended Pine Tree Camp since she was nine. It’s where she made her very first friend....
2025 Labor Day Sweeps winner announced
Congratulations to Karla K. from Maine! She's the winner of Pine Tree Society's 2025 Labor Day Sweeps drawing. This annual sweepstakes raises money to help Pine Tree Society transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities. Discover more at www.pinetreesociety.org.
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Communication Pathways
Providing a full range of Speech/Language and Assistive Technology services for children and adults
Community Support
Developing skills for healthy, socially connected lives
Case Management
Providing support, resources and individualized solutions
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Impact Stories
"It gave him a lot of confidence"
“Coordination and team sports are absolutely not his thing. But that first year, he rode a three wheeled bike and loved it. It gave him a lot of confidence.”
Kaylie and Teagan: Friends for life
Kaylie and Tegan have developed invaluable communication skills and a lifelong friendship through their participation in the Communication Pathways program