Wednesday, June 13th After nearly two weeks of intense staff training, Pine Tree Camp officially opened its gates yesterday. Before the first session of Pine Tree Camp even begins, 60 staff and counselors from all over the world participate 13 jam-packed days of training with topics ranging from camper care and lifting and transferring to Read More ›
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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 ›
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: An innovative retreat for non-verbal children who “talk” with touchscreens
Most kids love to chat with other kids...and that's certainly no different for children who "talk" with touchscreens! Camp Communicate is an innovative retreat designed specifically for non-verbal children who use computerized devices, known as augmentative communication, to communicate. Camp Communicate offers these children a unique Read More ›
Camp Sign offers a fun, language-accessible camp experience for deaf adults
Camp Sign at Pine Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf or use sign or gesture and have an intellectual disability. Camp Sign will take place on September 20-22, 2016. Many of our “campers” live in communication isolation as the only deaf person living in group homes scattered throughout Maine and beyond. Camp Sign 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 ›
Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to Benefit Pine Tree Camp Takes the Show on the Road
Snow was hard to find, but the snowmobiles rode on in Newport at the 43rd annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp. The lack of snow was a challenge, but everyone came together to make it work and, thanks to Dysart’s and Q106.5, a spectacle of hundreds of snowmobiles and celebrity riders rode in on a parade of trailers. The Read More ›