As unusually cold temperatures blew in for the 50th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride in Hermon this weekend, we were blown away by the commitment of our Celebrity Egg Riders, sponsors, snowmobile clubs and entire community. This four-day Ride-in celebration was more meaningful than ever as Pine Tree Camp’s overnight Read More ›
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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 ›
Share your voice through Pine Tree Society’s statewide community survey
Pine Tree Society is conducting a statewide Community Needs Assessment survey to capture a detailed picture of service needs among people living with a disability in Maine. Pine Tree Society will use the findings to better address challenges and barriers that prevent people living with disabilities from achieving a higher quality of life. Within Read More ›
Barrett Foundation supports Dirigo Experience
Pine Tree Camp’s innovative new Dirigo Experience program has received a $20,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The Barrett Foundation funds organizations that benefit children in need, which makes the Dirigo Experience a perfect fit. “This program fills a real gap in services,” said Pine Tree Camp director, Dawn Read More ›
Early Learning Center celebrates a year of milestones
On Wednesday, August 17th, Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center celebrated a year of milestones and progress. Families of our ELC students joined us for tours of our classrooms and chats with their kid's teachers, while the students and their siblings enjoyed Pin the Tail on the Donkey, coloring, puzzles, face painting, and cupcakes and ice Read More ›
WABI: Pine Tree Camp is back in session!
Our friends are WABI Channel 5 recently stopped into Pine Tree Camp to observe our children's overnight and Camp Pine Cone campers and see how things were operating after two years of pandemic temporarily halted overnight sessions. We were thrilled to show them how much we have grown and improved to support campers and their families. Full story Read More ›
Children’s Case Management Q&A with Alyssa Wade
Alyssa Wade is the director of Pine Tree Society’s Case Management program. She hears every day from parents who don’t know where to start or even which questions to ask. Her practical approach to case management immediately puts their mind at ease. She and her team of case managers are able to address immediate needs and, at the same time, Read More ›
Winter Fun at Pine Tree Camp
Pine Tree Camp has long been known as a gorgeous warm weather destination for kids, adults, and families to swim, bike, kayak, and play. It's an opportunity for everyone to soak up some sunshine and relax. But Winter at Camp might be our new favorite season! Did you know you can visit Pine Tree Camp during cold weather for activities like Read More ›
Ten tips for a successful school year from Pine Tree Society’s Children’s Case Management team
As your child heads back to the classroom, Pine Tree Society’s Children’s Case Management Team is here to help achieve a smooth transition for families, students and teachers. Below are our ten top tips. But first, do you know what a Case Manager does? In short, Case Managers are the bridge between all aspects of a child’s life; coordinating Read More ›