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 ›
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Team Franklin Savings Bank “steps it up” for Pine Tree Camp
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 ›
Sun Journal: Pine Tree Camp develops innovative summer camp opportunities
The Sun Journal shares with its readers how Pine Tree Camp is innovating this summer to bring "Pine Tree Camp to You." Read the full story at this link: https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/05/07/pine-tree-camp-develops-innovative-summer-camp-opportunities/ Pine Tree Camp develops innovative summer camp opportunities For the safety and health Read More ›
Cabin Challenge for Pine Tree Camp
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
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 ›
June 3: Pine Tree Camp to You Summer Info Session
Who: You What: Pine Tree Camp to You Summer Info Session When: Wednesday, June 3 -- 7:00-8:30pm Where: Zoom video conference call Why: We are busy making Pine Tree Camp to You bigger and better! Join Pine Tree Camp director Dawn Willard-Robinson to learn what you can expect during our six, week-long virtual Pine Tree Camp to You Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp announces summer camp plan for 2020
We have a saying in the camping community: 10 for two. Ten months of planning and preparation for two months of incredible summer programming. And now, we have a new saying: one for 75. One summer of being creative in how we connect and engage in order to preserve and continue the traditions of Pine Tree Camp for the next 75 years. After Read More ›
Bangor Daily News: Pine Tree Camp’s Virtual Connection to Campers of All Ages
The immediate impact of COVID-19 has prompted many camps across the United States to focus on sharing the activities and fun of summer camp right now. Writer Kristine Millard of The Bangor Daily News reports that "Among those camps is Pine Tree Camp, whose camper population of children and adults with disabilities just might need connection more Read More ›
Maine Summer Camps profiles Pine Tree Camp’s innovative Camp to You initiative
“Everyone’s creativity has to be in full force." It’s an exciting time at Pine Tree Society and Pine Tree Camp as we plan for what more we can do to support Maine people with disabilities. Check out this Maine Summer Camps feature story about the innovation behind our "Camp to You" initiative at this link. The American Camp Association New Read More ›