“It’s her heaven on earth.” That’s how Carolyn describes what Pine Tree Camp means to her daughter, Jaclyn. But as it turns out, the Pine Tree Camp experience means just as much to Carolyn. Let me tell you their story… Nearly a decade ago, Carolyn and Jaclyn attended a special program at Pine Tree Camp for children who use high-tech devices Read More ›
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Two moms, one purpose: Giving back to Pine Tree Camp
“I want to help other families the way we were helped.” “I owe Pine Tree Camp so much.” That’s how Kris and Carolyn describe what motivated them to create a team for the 2022 Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. Nearly a decade ago, good fortune brought these two moms and their children together at Pine Tree Camp for Camp Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp On The Road — Piscataquis County
June 1: WABI TV5 Telethon at The Woodshed benefits Pine Tree Camp
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 1 and head to The Woodshed in Manchester for a special live TV telethon to benefit the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp. WABI TV5 will be broadcasting live from The Woodshed with Pine Tree Camp staff and special guests standing by to take pledges. There will be music by Jason Spooner, a silent auction and lots of Read More ›
Pine Tree Society’s 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Sweepstakes Winner
Congratulations to Marc Cone from from Gardiner, the winner of Pine Tree Society’s March 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Sweeps drawing at Pine Tree Society. Pine Tree Society Sweepstakes raise money to help Pine Tree Society transform lives. For information about the sweepstakes, call us at 207-443-3341. Read More ›
Adventure Day Pass gives campers and families access to year-round outdoor fun
“It was refreshing.” “It felt like we finally did something fun.” “It was nice for all of us to just be away from home.” “I was so surprised at what he did and what he was good at.” That’s what parents had to say after coming to Pine Tree Camp's Adventure Day Pass this winter. “For many parents, they got to see their child in an Read More ›
Early Learning Center seeing deep impact of pandemic on children
There’s no easy way to say it: Referrals are at an all-time high at our Early Learning Center and we’re seeing first-hand how the pandemic has torn the fabric of our most vulnerable children’s lives in ways we have never seen before. The needs are significant. Parents are struggling. Families are coming to us who are homeless, dealing with Read More ›
A Spring message From Noel
“Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.” I came across this quote the other day and couldn’t help but think about how that applies to our work at Pine Tree Society right now in 2022. Take the story of 11-year-old Jackson. Two years ago, Jackson was set to attend Pine Tree Camp for the first time, then the pandemic Read More ›
2022 Snowmobile Ride-In recap
Bob Crowley of Survivor, Maine Cabin Master Jedi, and North American Ski-Doo Ambassador John Gibbs were among the celebrity riders who revved their engines at the 49th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp and Q106.5 Egg Ride. This nearly 50-year Maine tradition of riders stuffing raw eggs down their snowmobile suits at Dysart’s Read More ›