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Pine Tree Camp set the stage for independence

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“My parents wanted me to have increased independence away from home and Pine Tree Camp was the first real outlet for that.  It set the stage for some other things to happen in my life that were important.” That’s how Craig Popper described his experience at Pine Tree Camp when he was in 8th grade.  Now in his 30s, he’s a lawyer living in Read More ›

Pine Tree Camp’s summer staff are here for the season

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Pine Tree Camp’s summer staff training is underway! “We’re so excited about the opportunities we are offering Maine people with disabilities and their families this summer,” said Pine Tree Camp Director, Dawn Willard-Robinson.  “This new programming means we have added additional aspects and focus areas to our training.” The Pine Tree Camp Read More ›

Morning Sentinel: Pine Tree Camp ensures camp experiences this summer

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The Morning Sentinel reports about how Pine Tree Camp is serving the needs of Maine people with disabilities this summer. Amy Calder writes: "Pine Tree Camp on North Pond in Rome, which serves children and adults with disabilities, is using creative ways this summer to ensure camp experiences....a series of six remote summer camp sessions, Read More ›

Pine Tree Camp to offer Pine Tree Camp to You summer sessions

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Though we’re unable to gather around a campfire in person this summer, Pine Tree Camp will deliver a remote summer camp experience for Maine people with disabilities.  All campers need is a spirit of adventure, an Internet connection, a mobile device or computer and a free Zoom account. Pine Tree Camp will provide the rest. “Our mission is Read More ›

Team Franklin Savings Bank “steps it up” for Pine Tree Camp

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When Franklin Savings Bank first began its employee health and wellness initiatives, the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp quickly became an annual tradition for their staff. “The Paddle for Pine Tree Camp gives our employees the chance to do something they don’t always have a chance to do,” said Kelsea Pinkham, from the bank’s human resources Read More ›

Cabin Challenge for Pine Tree Camp

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Calling all Pine Tree Camp campers, staff and alumni! We know you love Pine Tree Camp and here is your chance to show it – while showing the world why YOUR CABIN is the BEST!  Join your favorite cabin’s Virtual Paddle for Pine Tree Camp team led by some very familiar faces. All you have to do is join your favorite cabin team online. Your Read More ›

WABI5 News: Pine Tree Camp’s alternative programming for the summer

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WABI 5 talked with Pine Tree Camp director, Dawn Willard-Robinson, to learn about the innovative programming in store for Maine people with disabilities this summer at Pine Tree Camp. WABI TV5 reports that Pine Tree Camp has made the decision to cancel all traditional camp sessions, but has taken the unique approach of a virtual "Pine Tree Camp Read More ›