Pine Tree Camp’s fall foliage wasn’t the only thing showing off on Saturday, October 22nd. One hundred fourteen runners, walkers, wheelchair-rollers, and even a team of dinosaurs showed their colors at the first ever Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp. Racers were treated to a trail runner’s dream. This woods and waterfront trail was wide and Read More ›
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Auburn Community Support program drums up some fun
Our Auburn Community Support program participants were thrilled to welcome back Carol Richards of Classes with Carol on Wednesday, October 12th for a drum circle lesson! Group music sessions bring a sense of togetherness, decrease loneliness and anxiety, and can be a great motivator to get moving. Carol made sure our group had opportunities to Read More ›
FirstLight shines for Maine people with disabilities
One thing you never think about at Pine Tree Camp is the technology that keeps us connected to our community every day of the year. We serve a broad geographic region and so does FirstLight. Thanks to their support, campers from the Brunswick area experienced the freedom of Pine Tree Camp. “Staying connected is critical to ensure that Pine Read More ›
Spotlight: Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience for Deaf Youth
Joshua Seal knows first-hand what it’s like to grow up Deaf in Maine. “As a Deaf individual who grew up going to public school, I was surrounded by people who could hear,” he said. During his youth, Joshua felt isolated, different and yearned to connect with others his age who were also Deaf. Today, he leads Pine Tree Society’s Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp on the Road comes to Guilford
Children with disabilities in Piscataquis County can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp this summer right in their own backyard. This August, Pine Tree Camp on the Road is coming to Guilford for a week-long summer camp day program featuring a safe, barrier-free experience to children with special needs. “We know how hard it can be Read More ›
A note from Noel: What it means to be back at Camp
Support Pine Tree Camp today. “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 Read More ›
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 ›