It was forward thinking The year was 1945. Like all Americans, the lives of Maine people had been shaped by the Great Depression, two World Wars and the effects of debilitating diseases like polio. The typical Mainer lived on a farm or worked in a local mill or factory. Against that backdrop, Pine Tree Camp began. Polio was very common Read More ›
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Tips to maintain your child’s communication skills at home
Three ways to maintain your child’s communication skills By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society When school isn’t in session, how do you maintain the skills it took your child, with support of their educators and therapists, months to achieve? While the structure of your child’s Read More ›
Telehealth: Technology keeps us connected
Our technology has a name: It’s called telehealth At Pine Tree Society, we’re committed to discovering abilities together, and one of the ways we can be together during this time of social distancing is through the use of technology. Maine is a big state and we’ve used technology to bridge distances for years. Providing ASL interpretation via Read More ›
Four ways to have fun getting active
Four Tips for Getting Active By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Looking for some ideas to promote movement this week? Here are four tips that are easily adaptable for children of all abilities. 1) Kids Yoga There are lots of different poses you can use and you can Read More ›
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19 By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society With the developments over the course of the past few weeks, families have found themselves in the position of homeschooling their children. Making the transition to homeschooling can be challenging – Read More ›
COVID-19 consequence: Emergency funds needed
I don’t normally share requests like this, but these are desperate times. COVID-19 is already hurting Maine people with disabilities and their families in countless ways – and we are working to respond. Would you please make an urgent gift to help? I just got off the phone with a mom of a Pine Tree Camp camper. They are self-isolating to Read More ›
WMTW and WGME cover the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference
On Saturday, March 7, the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference took place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in South Portland. Over 500 individuals with autism and their parents, educators, and providers came together for a day of learning, resources, and laughter. According to the 2019 Maine Kids Count report, 2,824 children in Maine Read More ›
Join us for a Pine Tree Camp Info Session
Taking the leap and sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision for any parent. Pine Tree Camp is hosting four informational sessions, including two digital sessions, to provide access for parents and caregivers statewide. Pine Tree Camp’s 285-acre campus is fully accessible; providing a barrier-free environment with skilled counselors Read More ›
A Maine tradition since 1974: The Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to Benefit Pine Tree Camp
Snow was hard to find, but the 47th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp took the show on the road. The Q106.5 egg riders continued the unique fundraising tradition of stuffing raw eggs down their shirts before hopping on the flatbed trucks for a parade led by Maine Game Wardens. Each egg represented a Read More ›