We’re all smiles as the summer kids sessions kick off at Pine Tree Camp. From the opening night campfire to sunny afternoons spending time with friends in the lake, our campers enjoy the freedom to do anything they’d like in the great outdoors. There’s no better way to get to know someone than to go fishing. It’s a one of a kind experience Read More ›
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Pine Tree Camp seeking volunteers for barn raising
Thanks to the Burger-Roy Charitable Trust and Campbell’s True Value, this summer, Pine Tree Camp will become home to a brand new barn. Pine Tree Camp stands alone in terms of barrier-free access to nature and nature-based recreation for Maine people with disabilities. Expanding access to learning about farm animals and how food is grown opens up Read More ›
Let’s take a walk at Pine Tree Camp
Camp Director Dawn Willard-Robinson took a walk on Pine Tree Camp's nature trail with long-time camper Linda "Jonesy" Jones Townsend. The two met in 1985 when Dawn began working at Pine Tree Camp. Jonesy has attended camp since the 1970s. Listen to their chat about why Pine Tree Camp is so important to them below. Read More ›
Major Programming at Pine Tree Camp
On opening day of each Pine Tree Camp Session, campers get to sign up for one of our "major programs" that they will participate in each morning. This year, our four major programs are: arts & crafts, music & drama, sportsmanship, and outdoor adventure skills. Assistant Camp Director Mary Schafhauser shared with us the importance of Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp Staff Training Q&A
Pine Tree Camp Staff began their week-long training on June 10th. During staff training week, Pine Tree Camp hosts a series of guest speakers to teach counselors about all aspects of caring for people with disabilities. Guest speakers include Pine Tree Society’s own Linda Ivery-Bonnar, director of Communication Pathways; Shelley Zielinski, director Read More ›
Kayaking for Maine Kids
It might have been a cold, rainy spring but the skies cleared, and the sun came out just in time for the 23rd annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. On Saturday, June 1, nearly 200 paddlers set out from Evergreens Campground in Solon for a picture perfect seven-mile kayak trip down the Kennebec River to North Anson. Paddlers Read More ›
The view never changes
Pine Tree Camp has undergone many improvements over the years to ensure the highest level of care, comfort and safety of our campers, but one thing remains the same: the view never changes! After many years of work, the majority of our iconic buildings have been modernized and winterized. This not only addresses our campers’ needs, it makes our Read More ›
Early Learning Center: hatching eggs for camp
The Early Learning Center is patiently waiting for baby chicks. The children have been learning all about farm animals, especially chickens. The process started when the fertilized eggs were placed into an incubator for 21 days. The children were very excited to see the eggs and had many questions about when they would be hatching. Many of Read More ›
Childrens’ Case Management: A conversation with Mike Bell
Mike Bell is the team leader of Pine Tree Society’s Children’s Case Management program. We recently caught up with him to talk about how he helps parents connect with the services and resources they need for their child. What is case management? Case managers are there to help take the weight off. When a parent reaches out to us, some Read More ›