On Wednesday, July 20, Pine Tree Society honored the 2016 recipients of the Spirit of Pine Tree Society award. The profile below is the story of honoree Priority Learning. Learn more about the other honorees: Dave Johnson, owner of Kennebec Electric in Waterville and Marie Preston. Priority Learning is an organizational development consulting firm Read More ›
News
Pine Tree Camp Featured on 207
Rob Nesbitt from WCSH6 visited Pine Tree Camp and the story was featured on a segment of 207. The segment struck a cord with viewers and quickly reached over 12,000 views. To read the story and watch the segment, click here. Read More ›
Pine Tree Society to exhibit at Aroostook County Autism Conference
Pine Tree Society will be exhibiting at the Aroostook County Autism Conference, being held on October 7, 2016 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The conference is hosted by the Aroostook Autism Support Group and will feature speakers on topics including Education Rights for Students with Disabilities, Coexisting Conditions, and Med Read More ›
It Was Awe Inspiring: 202 “Paddle for a Purpose” on the Kennebec
The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the waters were calm as 202 paddlers set out from Evergreens Campground in Solon for a seven-mile kayak trip down the Kennebec to North Anson. They were paddling for a purpose. Their goal was to raise $60,000 for the 20th Annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. One of those Read More ›
Camp Communicate in the News
Camp Communicate welcomed campers who "talk" with touchscreens from around Maine and beyond during the week of June 28 - July 2, 2016. Camp Communicate is an innovative retreat designed specifically for non-verbal children who use computerized devices to communicate. The children enjoy a unique opportunity to spend time with other augmentative Read More ›
Pine Tree Society Expands to Lewiston-Auburn
This winter, Pine Tree Society expanded its programming to Auburn through the acquisition of Pathways, Inc. “It is in our Strategic Plan to develop satellite locations and Lewiston-Auburn rose to the top as an underserved area where we could have immediate impact,” said Noel Sullivan, President & CEO. “Pathways had programs in place for Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp retreat offers experience for young adults with autism
A camp experience for young men and young women between the ages of 16 and 21 who have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Offered in partnership between the Autism Transition Program and Pine Tree Camp staff, the retreat programming is designed to promote social connections, social skills and self discovery in a beautiful natural Read More ›
Program Helps Young Adults with Autism Prepare for the Future
Noah has a goal of attending college when he graduates. Alannah is a high school sophomore looking for a part time job. Kate just turned 20 and would like to be able to live on her own. These goals might sound like those any young person in Maine would strive for, but there is one key difference that makes their goals unique: Noah, Alannah, and Read More ›