“Pine Tree Camp is all about love. If you spend just 10 minutes there, you’ll see it for yourself.” That’s how Kathy Clement feels about Pine Tree Camp. Every year, her family and friends come together to share — and spread — that love as a boisterous, multi-generational, straw-hat-wearing fundraising team at the Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp’s Leadership in Training program has an eye on the future
Pine Tree Camp’s new Leadership in Training (LIT) program is the only one of its kind in Maine. LIT provides motivated high school students of all abilities hands-on experience working at camp through a structured program designed to help them explore and prepare for future careers. “Leadership in Training provides incredibly talented young Read More ›
Integrated approach opens a ‘whole new world’ to Early Learning Center student
“His speech and communication has skyrocketed!” That’s what Moira says about her son’s experience at Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center in Auburn. Miles is four-and-a-half years old and loves to chase his little sister, look at picture books and play with toy cars. He’s very social and makes new friends everywhere he goes. Before Read More ›
Community Support team gives back
On New Year’s Day, a team of Special Olympics athletes from Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program made the trip to Old Orchard Beach for the annual Lobster Dip tradition of jumping in the ocean to raise money for Special Olympics. “Our team of athletes had a lot of fun dashing in and out of the cold water to support this cause,” said Read More ›
Eggs-citing News: Egg Ride to feature Jell-o instead of eggs
New twist for annual event: Celebrity Egg Riders get gooey will Jell-o instead of eggs at Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp On Saturday, February 4th, the famous tradition of Celebrity Egg Riders stuffing raw eggs down their snowmobile suits will take a new twist with egg-shaped Jell-o instead. Spectators will witness the stuffing Read More ›
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about Speech Watches
In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the portability of a smart watch can be such a useful tool when it comes to communication and speech. Did you know? Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology department has a full Demo and Loan Library so you can check out a variety of Read More ›
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Livescribe pen
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. In this video, Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways at Pine Tree Society, shares how the Livescribe pen works and why it can be such a useful tool. Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology department has a full Demo and Loan Library Read More ›
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Visual Schedule Planner app
Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. In this video, Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways at Pine Tree Society, shares how the augmentative communication app, Visual Schedule Planner, works and why it can be such a useful tool. Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology Read More ›
Assistive Technology Spotlight: Learn more about the Voiceitt app
In this video, Katie Beach, Speech-Language Pathologist at Pine Tree Society, shares how the speech recognition app, Voiceitt, works and why this technology can be such an empowering communication tool. Technology is powerful and, when it comes to communication, it can be life changing. Pine Tree Society’s Speech and Assistive Technology Read More ›