Pine Tree Camp has undergone many improvements over the years to ensure the highest level of care, comfort and safety of our campers, but one thing remains the same: the view never changes! After many years of work, the majority of our iconic buildings have been modernized and winterized. This not only addresses our campers’ needs, it makes our Read More ›
Early Learning Center: hatching eggs for camp
The Early Learning Center is patiently waiting for baby chicks. The children have been learning all about farm animals, especially chickens. The process started when the fertilized eggs were placed into an incubator for 21 days. The children were very excited to see the eggs and had many questions about when they would be hatching. Many of Read More ›
Childrens’ Case Management: A conversation with Mike Bell
Mike Bell is the team leader of Pine Tree Society’s Children’s Case Management program. We recently caught up with him to talk about how he helps parents connect with the services and resources they need for their child. What is case management? Case managers are there to help take the weight off. When a parent reaches out to us, some Read More ›
Enroll your child in a Summer Social Language Group
Summer Social Language Group Location: Pine Tree Society 71 US Rt 1 Elevation Plaza Scarborough, Maine For ages 4-8 years and 9-13 years. Ages 4-8 Offering five weekly sessions starting July 10 from 1-2:00 pm This social language group is a fun way for young children to develop early foundational social skills including tools Read More ›
Summit Natural Gas of Maine volunteers at Pine Tree Camp
“We always look forward to this day,” said Lizzy Reinholt, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Summit Natural Gas of Maine. This is the company’s third year doing a staff volunteer work day at Pine Tree Camp. “We started volunteering because Pine Tree Camp was an awardee of a grant for kids with disabilities who live in the communities Read More ›
Pine Tree Society receives a perfect score
Pine Tree Society has once again earned the top four-star ranking from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the largest independent charity evaluator in the United States and four-stars is their highest possible rating. Pine Tree Society’s commitment to strong financial health, accountability and transparency earned our organization this top Read More ›
First deaf Maine native to earn PhD
Regan Thibodeau will soon be the first native deaf person from Maine to earn her PhD. According to Regan, there are only 400 deaf people in the country with PhDs and only 700 worldwide. Her degree has a concentration in educational leadership because she wants to inspire other deaf people to pursue a higher education. Maura Nolin, Director of Read More ›
Pine Tree Society announces March sweepstakes winner
Congratulations to Robert Duplessie! Robert was the winner of the March 2019 St Patrick's Day Sweeps drawing at Pine Tree Society. Pine Tree Society Sweepstakes raise money to help Pine Tree Society transform lives. For information about the sweepstakes, call us at 207-443-3341. Read More ›
Portland jewelry store donating to Pine Tree Society
For the month of April, Se Vende Imports in Portland's Old Port is donating a portion of all sales to Pine Tree Society. Located at 4 Exchange Street in Portland, Se Vende offers the best collection of handmade gifts & jewelry imported from around the world! Visit Portland and check them out! We're certain you'll love their handmade gifts Read More ›