There is no doubt about it, the 2021 Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp looked quite a bit difffferent than past 47 events due to Covid-19, but the need remained. We are so thankful to everyone who showed their support of Pine Tree Camp by giving as part of the event. We would especially like to thank our sponsors Dysart’s, Read More ›
Early Learning Center plans new outdoor playground
Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center has plans to replace its aging playset with a multi-faceted playground designed specifically for children with special needs – and the children and staff alike are excited! “Our new playground will bring an extension of our classroom to the outdoors,” said Karen McClure-Richard, director of Pine Read More ›
Pine Tree partners with the CDC to ensure access for Deaf community
We’re really providing something special to the Deaf community.” That’s how American Sign Language interpreter Joshua Seal describes Pine Tree Society’s interpretating services for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid-19 briefings. It’s easy to understand how Joshua’s role as an interpreter fills a critical need by Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp expands to offer winter opportunities
On February 13, for the first time ever, Pine Tree Camp opened its gates for something really special: winter Adventure Day Pass. Megan and her nine-year old son Trey were among the dozens of families who came for some barrier-free winter fun. Megan and Trey weren’t able to get outside very much this winter and Read More ›
Virtual Open House: Community Support Auburn
Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program revolves around three words: Connected. Engaged. Active. Join us for our virtual open house to see why! What: Virtual Open House -- Community Support Auburn Hosted by Shelley Zielinski, LSW, MHRT/C, DSP, Director of Adult Support Services When: Wednesday, March 24 at 3:30pm Where: Via Read More ›
In the news! WABI features story on Pine Tree Camp’s Winter Adventure Day Pass Program
Last Saturday, Connor Clement from WABI TV5 made a visit to Pine Tree Camp to catch a glimpse of the Winter Adventure Day Pass program that kicks off this month! The program will provide safe and accessible access to a wide range of winter activities such as snowshoeing, ice fishing and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. Winter Adventure Day Read More ›
In the news! WGME features story on Pine Tree Camp’s Winter Adventure Day Pass Program
This week WGME sat down for a virtual interview with Pine Tree Camp's assistant director Mary Schafhauser. The topic? Pine Tree Camp's historic transition to into serving Maine people with disabilities year round through the Winter Adventure Day Pass program! Winter Adventure Day Pass days will allow participants to enjoy a wide range of outdoor Read More ›
The State of Maine approves the reopening of Community Support programs – and we are ready!
Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that Community Support programs are approved for reopening - and Pine Tree Society is ready. “Our team is thrilled to welcome clients back to its Community Support programs in Auburn and Scarborough,” said Shelley Zielinski, director of Pine Tree Society’s Adult Support Read More ›
WABI-TV 5 to host telethon live from Pine Tree Camp. Tune in on February 5.
Be sure to tune in to WABI-TV 5 on Friday, February 5 at 5 p.m. as they feature Pine Tree Camp’s work to transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities and their families during this challenging time. They’ll feature stories on our new winter programming and host a telethon live from Pine Tree Camp. Join us! From the team at Pine Tree Read More ›