“I grew up going to the theatre. Theatre has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.” Beth Given is the development director for Portland Stage. Not only is she passionate about theatre, she has a true passion for finding ways to help others discover theatre as well. Three years ago she formed a partnership with Pine Tree Read More ›
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A Maine Tradition Since 1974: Dysart’s Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride
Since 1974, the Dysart's Snowmobile Ride-in and Q-106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp has been a unique annual Maine tradition with snowmobilers riding from Levant Hungry Hollow 76’ers Snowmobile Club and stopping at Sled Hermon with support from Carmel Snowmobile Club before ending the ride at Dysart's in Hermon. Register to ride at this Read More ›
Special Olympics participation means physical activity and friendship to Community Support participants
Participants in Pine Tree Society’s Community Support program in Auburn are getting ready for the Special Olympics winter games and are already psyched for the summer games. “It’s important to stay active in the off-season so you don’t lose your conditioning,” said certified Special Olympics trainer, Deb Cote. “If you’ve never tried Special Read More ›
Dysart’s breakfast with Santa benefits Pine Tree Camp
What: On Saturday, November 30 Dysart’s on Broadway is hosting Breakfast with Santa to benefit Pine Tree Camp. Bring your camera, meet Santa, have some breakfast, decorate cookies and get in the holiday spirit. Kids eat free. Adults $10. All proceeds benefit Pine Tree Camp. When: Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 8:00am – 11:00am Where: Read More ›
Watch: Pine Tree Camp’s barn raising in under two minutes
Thanks to the Burger-Roy Family Charitable Trust and Campbell’s True Value, on Saturday, September 28, 2019 Pine Tree Camp became home to a brand new barn, built through a traditional barn raising with a group of volunteers. Watch the barn be built in less than two minutes with this time-lapse video below: Read More ›
Nothing but powerful, positive experiences with Pine Tree Society
“She has had nothing but powerful, positive experiences with Pine Tree Society since the beginning. The solid foundation they provided helped her to be who she is today. Pine Tree Camp, wow, that’s the icing on the cake.” Kate’s mom, Deborah, recently shared this with me. In no uncertain terms, Pine Tree Society has transformed Kate’s life. Read More ›
Cards for a cause
This year, Pine Tree Society went back to its expansive holiday card archive to offer a special, limited edition rerelease of customer favorites featuring beautiful paintings by two celebrated Maine artists: Sandy Crabtree of Bath and Marieluise Hutchinson of Cushing. Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards Read More ›
National Direct Support Professionals Week
All of us here at Pine Tree Society and Pine Tree Camp are celebrating National Direct Support Professionals week. Our president and CEO Noel Sullivan thanks all DSPs for their service to the people of Maine. He says: "National DSP Recognition Week shines the spotlight on the incredible work of Direct Support Professionals and the vital Read More ›
Quimby Family Foundation partners with Pine Tree Camp
Pine Tree Camp stands alone when it comes to nature and nature-based recreation for people with disabilities. This uniqueness earned the camp a 2019 Movement Grant from the Quimby Family Foundation. “We fund camps that provide a really unique experience,” said Hannah Quimby, executive director of the Quimby Family Foundation. “Pine Tree Camp is Read More ›