Rob Nesbitt from WCSH6 visited Pine Tree Camp and the story was featured on a segment of 207. The segment struck a cord with viewers and quickly reached over 12,000 views. To read the story and watch the segment, click here. Read More ›
Early Learning Center End of Year Celebration
“I wanted to thank all of you for everything you do. I know we could go with, ‘it's our job.’ But, really, you all are so thorough and positive and patient. It's pretty fantastic.” That’s an email Karen McClure-Richard, Director of Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn, received from a mother at the end of the year. The Early Read More ›
Pine Tree Society to exhibit at Aroostook County Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society will be exhibiting at the Aroostook County Autism Conference, being held on October 7, 2016 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The conference is hosted by the Aroostook Autism Support Group and will feature speakers on topics including Education Rights for Students with Disabilities, Coexisting Conditions, and Med Read More ›
It Was Awe Inspiring: 202 “Paddle for a Purpose” on the Kennebec
The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the waters were calm as 202 paddlers set out from Evergreens Campground in Solon for a seven-mile kayak trip down the Kennebec to North Anson. They were paddling for a purpose. Their goal was to raise $60,000 for the 20th Annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. One of those Read More ›
Camp Communicate in the News
Camp Communicate welcomed campers who "talk" with touchscreens from around Maine and beyond during the week of June 28 - July 2, 2016. Camp Communicate is an innovative retreat designed specifically for non-verbal children who use computerized devices to communicate. The children enjoy a unique opportunity to spend time with other augmentative Read More ›
Camp Communicate: An innovative retreat for non-verbal children who “talk” with touchscreens
Most kids love to chat with other kids...and that's certainly no different for children who "talk" with touchscreens! Camp Communicate is an innovative retreat designed specifically for non-verbal children who use computerized devices, known as augmentative communication, to communicate. Camp Communicate offers these children a unique Read More ›
Camp Sign offers a fun, language-accessible camp experience for deaf adults
Camp Sign at Pine Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf or use sign or gesture and have an intellectual disability. Camp Sign will take place on September 20-22, 2016. Many of our “campers” live in communication isolation as the only deaf person living in group homes scattered throughout Maine and beyond. Camp Sign Read More ›
Pine Tree Society Expands to Lewiston-Auburn
This winter, Pine Tree Society expanded its programming to Auburn through the acquisition of Pathways, Inc. “It is in our Strategic Plan to develop satellite locations and Lewiston-Auburn rose to the top as an underserved area where we could have immediate impact,” said Noel Sullivan, President & CEO. “Pathways had programs in place for Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp retreat offers experience for young adults with autism
A camp experience for young men and young women between the ages of 16 and 21 who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Offered in partnership between the Autism Transition Program and Pine Tree Camp staff, the retreat programming is designed to promote social connections, social skills and self discovery in a beautiful natural Read More ›