“I don’t want to do something I can do anywhere. I want to do something I can’t do anywhere else.” That’s how one of our counselors described why she chose to work at Pine Tree Camp this summer. Our assistant camp director, Mary Schafhauser, couldn’t agree more. “It’s the best experience I’ve ever had. Every day, I get to help someone Read More ›
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Behind the scenes at Pine Tree Camp barn raising
Reporters at Newscenter Maine and the Morning Sentinel take you behind the scenes to meet the team of volunteers who came together for a traditional barn raising at Pine Tree Camp. Read the Morning Sentinel story here. Watch the Newscenter Maine report here. Pine Tree Camp stands alone in terms of barrier-free access to nature and Read More ›
Barn Raising Will Expand Programming at Pine Tree Camp
Innovation with old-fashioned roots: Pine Tree Camp barn raising expands programming for Maine kids with disabilities Thanks to the Burger-Roy Family Charitable Trust and Campbell’s True Value, on Saturday, September 28, Pine Tree Camp will become home to a brand new barn, built through a traditional barn raising with a group of Read More ›
2019 Pine Tree Camp season in full swing
Our first campers of the 2019 Pine Tree Camp season rolled down the dirt road to North Pond on Tuesday, June 18th. We captured some special moments between camp staff and our campers to share the excitement! Check out the video below. Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp Staff Fun Day
Before camp got into full swing, all staff participated in a day about immersing themselves in the activities Pine Tree Camp offers to our campers. We caught up with Mary Schafhauser, Pine Tree Camp's Assistant Director to hear more about the Staff Fun Day. Mary shared that it was important for employees to get to know all aspects of camp and to Read More ›
Join the Virtual Venturers
“Camp is such a big part of my life,” Mary Schafhauser is the assistant director of Pine Tree Camp. For her, the Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp is an opportunity to create a virtual paddle team for those who can’t come to the Paddle in person, but still want to show their support. From Camp families, to counselors, to people Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp to expand its network of nature trails
Taking a break to walk outside is a time to recharge, pause and reflect. If you’re in a wheelchair, or if walking just isn’t easy for you due to your disability, getting outside can be hard enough. Taking a walk in the woods can be impossible. Not at Pine Tree Camp. Not only are there one-and-a-half miles of fully accessible nature trails, Read More ›
Don’t miss these Pine Tree Camp Info Sessions
It’s a big decision to send your child to overnight camp. Come learn how Pine Tree Camp could be the right fit for your family. You’ll have the chance to meet camp director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, and talk with other parents who have experienced Pine Tree Camp first hand. We’re proud to be Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp Read More ›
Pine Tree Society staff and Pine Tree Camp staff working together
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 ›