Pierce Atwood Volunteers Prep Treehouse Site

(August 30, 2007) –  Employees of Pierce Atwood’s Augusta office recently spent a day preparing the site on which Pine Tree Camp’s accessible treehouse will be built.  The group was the first in a long line of volunteers who will donate their time to make Maine’s first treehouse for children of all abilities a reality.  

“The Augusta office of Pierce Atwood was excited to have an opportunity to work away from the office and be the first volunteers to work with the Pine Tree Society on such a worthy cause,” said Andrea Godin of Pierce Atwood.  “It gave us a chance to give back to the community and help with an exceptional project that will benefit so many children and adults.  Our office found the chance to spend time together on a worthy project very gratifying and hopefully the Camp benefited from our assistance.”

Treehouse construction will commence with a First Nail ceremony on Monday, September 17 at 10 a.m.  A group of Pine Tree campers will be on hand to pound the structure’s first nail.  Construction will take six to eight weeks, and  a ribbon-cutting will take place in spring of 2008.

The treehouse is made possible with support from hundreds of individuals, organizations and business including WBRC Architects and Engineers, FOX23, Wal-Mart and G & E Roofing.

Established in 1945, Pine Tree Camp offers Maine children and young adults with disabilities an extraordinary summer camp experience. The 285-acre camp is located on North Pond in Rome, Maine. The facility is fully adapted to meet the special needs of campers. The barrier-free setting and commitment of our staff allow campers to fully participate in activities that normally aren’t available to them including swimming, fishing, boating, outdoor games, kayaking, arts and crafts and even camping in a tent under the stars.

Pine Tree Society offers a full range of comprehensive and professional services designed to help Maine people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives.  Our professionals deliver uniquely customized services in highly supportive environments. We share a spirit of innovation and desire to discover new ways to break down barriers that many find insurmountable.  It started as a bold new idea in 1936.  It continues every day throughout Maine. 

To learn more about, please visit www.pinetreesociety.org or call (207) 443-3341.

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