Local news station WABI5 visited Pine Tree Camp during the final children's session of the 2018 summer. News anchor Emily Tadlock spoke with camper Casey and his mother Teena. "He is packed about four days before we go," Casey's mother laughed. Watch to hear the impact Pine Tree Camp has had on Casey and Teena's lives here. Read More ›
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Local news coverage of Camp Communicate 2018
FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor and WABI5 both came to Pine Tree Camp on Thursday, July 5 to see what Camp Communicate is all about. Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways at Pine Tree Society, founded Camp Communicate 14 years ago. It is a week of summer camp dedicated to non-verbal children who use augmentative and alternative communication Read More ›
Pine Tree Camper counting down the days
Camper Kylee Thorndike can't wait to drive down the dirt road to Pine Tree Camp this summer. FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor spent time with Kylee's family to talk about their experience at Camp. "Everybody is normal," said Don Thorndike, Kylee's father. "No one is treated differently." Learn more about why Kylee returns to Pine Tree Camp year after Read More ›
FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor joined us for the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp
On June 2, over 200 paddlers took to the Kennebec with their kayaks and canoes to raise money at our 22nd Annual Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor interviewed camper Tristan Bouchard and Pine Tree Society's Chief Development Officer Erin Rice. "I really like Pine Tree Camp," said camper Tristan Bouchard. "We do a lot of great Read More ›
Media coverage is helping us gear up for Paddle for Pine Tree Camp
Recently, camp director Dawn Willard-Robinson and Tyler Cary from Pine Tree Society sat down with Craig Colson on FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor to talk about the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp on June 2. "Pine Tree Camp in Rome is really a magical place where children and adults with disabilities can get a great summer camp experience just like anyone else. Read More ›
Pine Tree Society appoints Joseph Drago to board of directors
Pine Tree Society, a statewide organization serving Maine children and adults with disabilities, recently named Joseph Drago to its board of directors. A native Vermonter, Drago graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a BA in Political Science. and completed an MA in Political Science at Wichita State University. He served six years Read More ›
Local stations cover Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp
Local television stations were on hand for the 2018 Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp took place on February 3. The morning was sunny and cold, but the temperatures did not dampen the spirits of friends who came to support Pine Tree Camp. It all began with a benefit breakfast at the Hungry Hollows 76ers Read More ›
Pine Tree Society welcomes Belanger as new Finance Director
Pine Tree Society is pleased to announce that James Belanger has joined the team as the new Finance Director. Belanger has worked with nonprofit organizations, including Head Start, in leadership positions for most of his career. He grew up in Maine and relishes the opportunity to return to his home state. Belanger is a CPA licensed by the Read More ›
Pine Tree Society announces ACRE certification for two Employment Specialists
Pine Tree Society announced that Employment Specialists Michelle Girard-Lynds and Sherri Go have been awarded national certification by the Association of Certified Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE), a national membership organization for trainers and educators who work in the field of employment for people with disabilities. Girard-Lynds and Go work Read More ›