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 ›
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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 ›
Summit Natural Gas of Maine volunteers at Pine Tree Camp
“We always look forward to this day,” said Lizzy Reinholt, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at Summit Natural Gas of Maine. This is the company’s third year doing a staff volunteer work day at Pine Tree Camp. “We started volunteering because Pine Tree Camp was an awardee of a grant for kids with disabilities who live in the communities Read More ›
Pine Tree Society receives a perfect score
Pine Tree Society has once again earned the top four-star ranking from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the largest independent charity evaluator in the United States and four-stars is their highest possible rating. Pine Tree Society’s commitment to strong financial health, accountability and transparency earned our organization this top Read More ›
Portland jewelry store donating to Pine Tree Society
For the month of April, Se Vende Imports in Portland's Old Port is donating a portion of all sales to Pine Tree Society. Located at 4 Exchange Street in Portland, Se Vende offers the best collection of handmade gifts & jewelry imported from around the world! Visit Portland and check them out! We're certain you'll love their handmade gifts Read More ›
Dance studio raises money for Pine Tree Camp
Top Hat II Dance Studio in Holden, Maine raised over $5,000 for Pine Tree Camp on April 5. Through their event called "Dancers Unite for Pine Tree Camp", more than 100 dancers from the Bangor area joined forces to raise money for Pine Tree Camp. Between admissions, raffles, and a silent auction, they were able to raise enough money to send three Read More ›
Rob Hecker joins Pine Tree Society Board
Pine Tree Society welcomed Rob Hecker to our Board of Directors this month. Rob Hecker is currently the Vice President of Global Total Rewards, responsible for UNUM’s Health, Medical and Retirement plans, Wellbeing strategies and Compensation and Rewards programs. Prior to moving into his current role Rob was the vice president of National Client Read More ›
Join the Virtual Venturers
“Camp is such a big part of my life,” Mary Schafhauser is the assistant director of Pine Tree Camp. For her, the Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp is an opportunity to create a virtual paddle team for those who can’t come to the Paddle in person, but still want to show their support. From Camp families, to counselors, to people Read More ›
Pine Tree Camp to expand its network of nature trails
Taking a break to walk outside is a time to recharge, pause and reflect. If you’re in a wheelchair, or if walking just isn’t easy for you due to your disability, getting outside can be hard enough. Taking a walk in the woods can be impossible. Not at Pine Tree Camp. Not only are there one-and-a-half miles of fully accessible nature trails, Read More ›