Thanks to the Burger-Roy Family Charitable Trust and Campbell’s True Value, on Saturday, September 28, 2019 Pine Tree Camp became home to a brand new barn, built through a traditional barn raising with a group of volunteers. Watch the barn be built in less than two minutes with this time-lapse video below: Read More ›
Nothing but powerful, positive experiences with Pine Tree Society
“She has had nothing but powerful, positive experiences with Pine Tree Society since the beginning. The solid foundation they provided helped her to be who she is today. Pine Tree Camp, wow, that’s the icing on the cake.” Kate’s mom, Deborah, recently shared this with me. In no uncertain terms, Pine Tree Society has transformed Kate’s life. Read More ›
Cards for a cause
This year, Pine Tree Society went back to its expansive holiday card archive to offer a special, limited edition rerelease of customer favorites featuring beautiful paintings by two celebrated Maine artists: Sandy Crabtree of Bath and Marieluise Hutchinson of Cushing. Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards Read More ›
National Direct Support Professionals Week
All of us here at Pine Tree Society and Pine Tree Camp are celebrating National Direct Support Professionals week. Our president and CEO Noel Sullivan thanks all DSPs for their service to the people of Maine. He says: "National DSP Recognition Week shines the spotlight on the incredible work of Direct Support Professionals and the vital Read More ›
Quimby Family Foundation partners with Pine Tree Camp
Pine Tree Camp stands alone when it comes to nature and nature-based recreation for people with disabilities. This uniqueness earned the camp a 2019 Movement Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation. “We fund camps that provide a really unique experience,” said Hannah Quimby, executive director of the Quimby Family Foundation. “Pine Tree Camp is Read More ›
There’s no place better than Pine Tree Camp
“I’ve come to realize that I know of no other place like it.” That’s what Amber Lambke says about Pine Tree Camp. “To think that we have this in central Maine on a beautiful pond in a beautiful setting is really special,” said Amber. “I’ve been so pleased to see the infrastructure improvements and how it continues to get more and more Read More ›
Sign Tree Camp at Pine Tree Camp
Sign Tree Camp at Pine Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf and have an intellectual disability. Many of our campers live in communication isolation as the only deaf person living in group homes scattered throughout Maine and beyond. Sign Tree Camp offers a fun, language-accessible camp experience in a barrier-free Read More ›
The sky is the limit at Pine Tree Camp
Fifteen years ago, Pine Tree Camp opened its doors to Camp No Limits and the sky has been the limit ever since. What started as a retreat for four families has expanded to serve hundreds of people from around the world. Camp No Limits is a non-profit founded by Mary Leighten, an occupational therapist from Maine. This program serves children Read More ›
Camp Communicate is one-of-a-kind
Imagine that every day you are the only one in your entire school who can’t verbally speak. You have a lot to say, but you need to use a high-tech communication device with a touchscreen, a switch, or even your eyes to say it. Then, one day, you’re not the only one: you’re surrounded by kids who use similar devices as you. You’re no longer Read More ›