“When he was born, he was diagnosed with cancer and we knew then he would be paralyzed from the waist down.” That’s the story Elizabeth, mother of now six-year-old Kellen, recently told us. She remembers thinking, “We’re in the middle of Maine, there’s not going to be anything for this kiddo.” Then his physical therapist told Elizabeth and her Read More ›
Children
Adaptive Water Sports Camp 2018
Want to register for a weekend you won’t forget? The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center and Pine Tree Society are collaborating to bring all people with varying abilities a weekend full of adaptive water sports, beach fun, and a memorable camp experience! The weekend will be held at Pine Tree Camp, a program of Pine Tree Society, with 3 days and Read More ›
Keeping the drive for Camp alive
Linda Bonnar of Brunswick started paddling for Pine Tree Camp 22 years ago at the very first paddle. She was a counselor supervisor at the time. “I was just out of college and thought I had the world by the tail,” recalled Bonnar. “I learned so much about myself at Pine Tree Camp and that there were so many more things important in life Read More ›
Media coverage is helping us gear up for Paddle for Pine Tree Camp
Recently, camp director Dawn Willard-Robinson and Tyler Cary from Pine Tree Society sat down with Craig Colson on FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor to talk about the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp on June 2. "Pine Tree Camp in Rome is really a magical place where children and adults with disabilities can get a great summer camp experience just like anyone else. Read More ›
Pine Tree Society appoints Joseph Drago to board of directors
Pine Tree Society, a statewide organization serving Maine children and adults with disabilities, recently named Joseph Drago to its board of directors. A native Vermonter, Drago graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a BA in Political Science. and completed an MA in Political Science at Wichita State University. He served six years Read More ›
Pine Tree Society partners with Portland Stage for ASL interpreted performance
In April, Pine Tree Society’s Interpreting Services team partnered with Portland Stage to provide American Sign Language interpreting for their performance of The Niceties. “Imagine watching TV without sound. That’s what watching this play without ASL interpretation would have been like for me,” said audience member Lisette. “I would have been Read More ›
Campers and staff count down the days to Pine Tree Camp
"She loved Cabin Wars!" That’s what Kylee’s father, Donald, said was her favorite part of camp last summer. "It was Super Hero week and Cabin 4’s theme was Wonder Woman," he said. "They earned points for decorating, and her cabin won." For Donald, the highlight of the week is seeing the absolute joy she experiences and how much fun she Read More ›
Renovations planned to transform Early Learning Center
"We are so happy you’re here!" Those words echo the hallways as children arrive at Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center, a unique preschool for children with disabilities who have experienced significant trauma in their young lives. "Our number one goal from the moment our children step through the door is to make sure their basic needs are Read More ›
Home and Community Support for Children
A sense of well-being and stability comes from being part of a community. When children and young adults need support socially and at home, setting goals and measuring progress each step of the way builds the foundation for success. Through this Section 28 service, we meet the unique needs of each individual by creating one-on-one support plans to Read More ›