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Pine Tree Camp shares its expertise with other camps across New England

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Pine Tree Camp is recognized for its expertise in creating a summer camp program designed to meet the needs of all.

Last week, Pine Tree Camp Director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, and Assistant Camp Director, Mary Schafhauser, virtually shared their expertise at the 2020 New England American Camp Association’s annual conference as a way to to help other camps adapt their programming to meet the needs of campers with a range of abilities.

“So often, other camping professionals ask us how to adapt an activity or how to make a space more accessible,” said Dawn.  “We enjoy sharing what we have learned in our program with others.”

The title of their presentation was “Adaptability versus Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Environments Within Your Own Programming.”  Dawn and Mary shared how camps can create inclusive spaces while holding true to their own history and traditions.  Their on-line session sparked the conversation about how camping professionals can help facilitate success by adapting activities to meet the needs of campers and explored the differences between adaptability and accessibility.

St. Patrick’s Day Sweeps Winner Announced

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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hosford of Bangor, Maine! Mr. and Mrs. Hosford are the winners of our March 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Sweepstakes drawing.

Pine Tree Society’s Sweepstakes raise money to support our programs. Want to learn more about our sweepstakes? Call us at 207-443-3341.

Virtual Pine Tree Camp Info Sessions

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***Registration is required. The Zoom conference login will be sent to participants after registration***  Click here to register.  

Questions? Please contact Lori Chesley at lchesley@pinetreesociety.org or 207-386-5993.

Taking the leap and sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision for any parent.

At these three Zoom conference informational sessions, we can help you decide if Pine Tree Camp may be a good fit for your loved one. We’ll explore all that Pine Tree Camp has to offer including:

-A 285-acre accessible campus on beautiful North Pond in Rome, Maine
-A barrier-free environment allowing campers, regardless of ability-levels, to actively participate in fun, outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, boating and fishing.
-Opportunities for campers to make lifelong friends with peers who understand the daily challenges of living with a disability.

You’ll have a chance to virtually meet Camp Director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, as well as other parents who will share their experiences. We look forward to virtually meeting you!

Click here to register for a session today.

 

Tuesday, May 26 — Info Session

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Video call via Zoom

Saturday, May 30 — Virtual Tour of Pine Tree Camp

10:00am – Noon

Video call via Zoom

 

 

Portland Press Herald features Pine Tree Society

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Pine Tree Society’s expansion of children’s case management to the Midcoast area was featured in the Portland Press Herald on February 6.

“There’s always been an unmet need around case management in the region,” Pine Tree Society’s President & CEO Noel Sullivan said. “We felt we really needed to up our game here, and provide more opportunities for kids to access case management, because that’s the conduit to connect to other things. It educates parents, as well as the child, on services that are available to them.”

Read the full story here!

Pine Tree Society’s ELC accepts grant from LACF

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Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center recently received a grant of $649 from the Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation.

The Early Learning Center provides early intervention and educational programming for children ages 3 to 6. While each child comes with unique strengths and challenges, the center has a common goal for all its students: to foster a love of learning that will set a strong foundation for the future.

Thank you to the LACF for your generosity!

Learn more about the ELC here.

 

Pine Tree Society expands Children’s Case Management to Midcoast

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Big news! Pine Tree Society is expanding its Children’s Case Management Services to its Bath office.

“This expansion of our children’s case management program means we are now accepting new referrals with no waitlist in Bath,” said Pine Tree Society’s president and CEO, Noel Sullivan. “We currently offer case management in Scarborough and Auburn and expanding this service to our headquarters office in Bath allows families in the surrounding area to receive much needed assistance without having to wait for an opening.”

Pine Tree Society’s case managers will provide services for families who live within an hour radius of Bath.

“We are flexible about where we meet and accommodate what works best for families based on what the goals are,” said Julie Brennan, director of Pine Tree Society’s case management services. “As case managers, we want to get to know a child in different environments and we do whatever is easiest for the parent. The important thing is that the family gets what they need for help. We often meet at a child’s school or home or at our office.”

To be eligible for Pine Tree Society’s case management services, the child must be 0-21 years of age and be enrolled in Katie Beckett/MaineCare. Private pay is also an option. Instructions for Katie Beckett enrollment and a full list of diagnosis are available here.

Dysart’s Telethon for Pine Tree Camp

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On Thursday, January 30, Dysart’s will host a telethon to raise money to help Maine children and adults with disabilities attend Pine Tree Camp this summer.

WABI5 will be broadcasting live from Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon from 5 to 7 p.m. with, Pine Tree Camp staff by to take pledges and donations by phone at 207-386-5912.

Viewers are also invited to stop by in person to make a donation or to show their support online at www.pinetreesociety.com.

Since opening in 1945, Pine Tree Camp has welcomed all who could benefit, regardless of their ability to pay the $1900 tuition. 100% of the funds raised from this event will go directly to Pine Tree Camp’s Campership fund, to ensure this Open-Door Policy remains in effect.

Questions? Contact Stevie Bonnevie at sbonnevie@pinetreesociety.org or call 207-386-5915.

Convoy Parade: Snowmobile Ride-In and Q106.5 Egg Ride

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No snow? No problem!

The Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to Benefit Pine Tree Camp will roll on with a convoy parade

Snow is hard to find, but the 47th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to Benefit Pine Tree Camp will roll on this Saturday, February 1st.

“This year marks Pine Tree Camp’s 75th anniversary and this is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Noel Sullivan, President and CEO. “Thanks to the generosity of Dysart’s, the Q106.5 Egg Riders will climb aboard a flatbed trailer for a special convoy parade led by Maine Game Wardens.”

The convoy will kick off at the Hungry Hollow 76ers Clubhouse in Levant with a silent auction and all-you-can-eat breakfast.

After breakfast, the Q106.5 Egg Riders will continue the tradition of stuffing raw eggs down their snowmobile suits before hopping on the flatbed. Each egg represents a $50 pledge from Q106.5 listeners.

Escorted by Maine Game Wardens, the Q106.5 Egg Ride convoy parade will leave the Hungry Hollow 76ers Clubhouse in Levant at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at 10:30 a.m. at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club’s special Antique Pit Stop; featuring vintage sleds from the 1920s through the 1970s and refreshments courtesy of the Carmel Snowmobile Club. This one-of-a-kind pit stop is open to the public. The convoy will leave the pit stop at 11:00 a.m. and continue to Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon for the traditional de-egging and benefit luncheon, with an expected arrival time of 11:30 a.m.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the Ride-in support Pine Tree Society’s Campership Fund. Pine Tree Camp receives no state or federal funding and ninety-nine percent of campers require tuition assistance.

 Schedule: Saturday, February 1

 7:00 – 9:00am:  All-you-can-eat benefit breakfast and silent auction at the Hungry Hollow ‘76ers Clubhouse in Levant (open to the public)

9:00am:  Convoy parade leaves Levant

9:00am – 2:00pm:  Antique Snowmobile Show and silent auction at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club in Hermon (open to the public) with refreshments available courtesy of the Carmel Snowmobile Club.

10:30am:  Convoy parade arrives at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club

11:00am:  Convoy parade leaves the clubhouse

11:30am – 1:30pm:  Convoy parade arrives at Dysart’s in Hermon where a community luncheon sponsored by Dysart’s will be served, with proceeds to benefit Pine Tree Camp.

For more information: https://www.pinetreesociety.org/events/snowmobile-ride-in/