“Camp is such a big part of my life,” Mary Schafhauser is the assistant director of Pine Tree Camp. For her, the Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp is an opportunity to create a virtual paddle team for those who can’t come to the Paddle in person, but still want to show their support. From Camp families, to counselors, to people Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp to expand its network of nature trails
Taking a break to walk outside is a time to recharge, pause and reflect. If you’re in a wheelchair, or if walking just isn’t easy for you due to your disability, getting outside can be hard enough. Taking a walk in the woods can be impossible. Not at Pine Tree Camp. Not only are there one-and-a-half miles of fully accessible nature trails, Read More ›
Don’t miss these Pine Tree Camp Info Sessions
It’s a big decision to send your child to overnight camp. Come learn how Pine Tree Camp could be the right fit for your family. You’ll have the chance to meet camp director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, and talk with other parents who have experienced Pine Tree Camp first hand. We’re proud to be Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp Read More ›
“We believe everybody has potential”: A conversation with Linda Bonnar-Ivery
Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, is the director of Pine Tree Society’s Communication Pathways program. We recently caught up with her to talk about how she and her team work with non-verbal clients to help them find their voice. What is the goal of Communication Pathways? “Just because you can’t speak doesn’t mean you don’t have Read More ›
2019 Southern Maine Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society and Spurwink are pleased to present the 11th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference! This conference draws attendees from all around the state of Maine and is designed for parents and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as their educators and other service providers. In addition to the keynote, we Read More ›
Riders have an ‘egg-cellent’ time raising money for Pine Tree Camp
On Sat., Feb. 2, spectators at Dysart’s in Hermon welcomed a parade of Q106.5 Egg Riders and snowmobilers – including some antique sleds - as they concluded the 25-mile trip from the Hungry Hollow ‘76ers Clubhouse in Levant. WABI-TV 5’s Emily Tadlock and Pine Tree Camp director Dawn Willard-Robinson were among this year’s celebrity Read More ›
Local media stations cover Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In
WABI5 joined us on Saturday, February 2 for the 46th annual Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp. WABI5 news anchor Emily Tadlock even hopped on a snowmobile as an egg rider in the Q106.5 Celebrity Egg Ride! Watch their story here. Fox22 Bangor came to see the messy end of the ride and enjoyed a benefit luncheon at Dysart's in Read More ›
Pine Tree Society’s Tyler Cary interviewed by WABI5
Tyler Cary, Donor Relations Officer for Pine Tree Society spoke with WABI5 about the annual Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-In. Watch the video here! Want to support Pine Tree Camp? Donate to the Q106.5 Celebrity Egg Ride here. Read More ›
Carmel Snowmobile Club talks Antique Sled Show with Q106.5
Q106.5 interviewed Carmel Snowmobile Club member Elijah Brazier about the Antique Sled Show happening at the Penobscot Snowmobile Club during the 2019 Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-In. Carmel Snowmobile Club will be selling doughboys and pizza breadsticks for $5 each, with all proceeds going to benefit Pine Tree Camp. Listen to the interview Read More ›