On February 13, for the first time ever, Pine Tree Camp opened its gates for something really special: winter Adventure Day Pass. Megan and her nine-year old son Trey were among the dozens of families who came for some barrier-free winter fun. Megan and Trey weren’t able to get outside very much this winter and Read More ›
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WABI-TV 5 to host telethon live from Pine Tree Camp. Tune in on February 5.
Be sure to tune in to WABI-TV 5 on Friday, February 5 at 5 p.m. as they feature Pine Tree Camp’s work to transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities and their families during this challenging time. They’ll feature stories on our new winter programming and host a telethon live from Pine Tree Camp. Join us! From the team at Pine Tree Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp continues to innovate, expanding programming to four seasons
Last week journalist Deirdre Fleming of the Portland Press Herald made a visit to Pine Tree Camp for a tour of the campus and an interview with director Dawn Willard-Robinson and assistant director Mary Schafhauser. In the article that followed her visit, Fleming details the ways in which programming has been adapted to impact Maine people with Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp launches winter programs
For 76 summers, Pine Tree Camp has been the place Maine people with disabilities return to experience a barrier-free summer camp filled with traditional Maine outdoor activities. For the first time ever, this winter people can experience Pine Tree Camp like they’ve never seen it before: under a blanket of snow! Pine Tree Camp Adventure Day Read More ›
In the news! News Center Maine features story on Dysart’s Pies for Pine Tree Camp
This week News Center Maine featured a story on a creative way that Dysart's is continuing to raise funds for the Snowmobile Ride-In to benefit Pine Tree Camp in this unusual year. How do they do it? This year you can enjoy one of Dysart's classic chicken pot pies and for every pie sold $5 will be donated to Pine Tree Camp. This fundraiser is Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp 2021 Update
Dear Pine Tree Camp family, As 2020 is quickly drawing to a close, we are approaching 2021 with excitement and flexibility. To that end, we moved the Pine Tree Camp summer overnight program applications release date from January to March. This change will allow for strong decision making on what our summer programming looks like. Please stay Read More ›
Bath Artist Sandy Crabtree featured by Pine Tree Society: Maine tradition keeps people connected during Covid-19
In the 1960s, Pine Tree Society, headquartered in Bath, had the idea that a Maine-themed holiday card would be a perfect fundraiser. More than fifty years later, that tradition is still going strong and annual sales have raised over $3 million dollars to support and transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities. Bath artist Sandy Read More ›
A Maine tradition for over 50 years: Pine Tree Society holiday cards keep people connected during Covid-19
The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. “We are getting orders from all over the country,” said Erin Rice, chief development officer for Pine Tree Society. “We are seeing first-hand how Read More ›
Dover-Foxcroft village scene featured on Pine Tree Society holiday cards
Bath, Maine (November 16, 2020) – The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards have been a Maine tradition for 50 years. One hundred percent of proceeds from Read More ›