Discovering Abilities Together
Pine Tree CampAt Pine Tree Camp, children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities experience freedom, independence and life-changing experiences through barrier-free access to the outdoors. Our 285-acre campus in the heart of the Belgrade Lakes Region is fully accessible. We are proud to be an American Camp Association-accredited camp for people with disabilities. Parents love our 3:1 camper to counselor ratio and the way we seamlessly accommodate individual campers’ needs so they can fully participate in anything they would like to try.
Pine Tree Camp Serving Maine People with Disabilities Since 1945
Home: Pine Tree Camp Serving Maine Children and Adults with Disabilities
About Us
Home: Pine Tree Camp Serving Maine Children and Adults with Disabilities
Established in 1945
Every year, hundreds of Maine children and adults with disabilities arrive at Pine Tree Camp and their lives are transformed. We offer a full range of programming for children, adults and families. Opportunities range from day-long experiences on- and off-campus to week-long overnight sessions.
Full and partial tuition assistance is available. Pine Tree Camp has never turned away a camper due to inability to pay tuition.
- Boating and paddling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Nature trails
- Gardening
- Farm animals
- Adaptive sports
- Adaptive biking
- Accessible playground
- Accessible tent site
- Archery
- Music
- Drama
- Arts and crafts
- Cooking
- Snowshoeing
- Sledding
- Ice fishing
Learn more about
Our Programs
| Program Name | Day | Overnight | Individual Camper | Families | Camper Ages | Tuition Assistance Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Overnight | • | • | 19+ | • | ||
| Children's Overnight | • | • | 8-18 | • | ||
| Camp Pine Cone | • | • | 5-13 | • | ||
| Family Camp | • | • | 8+ | • | ||
| Adventure Day Pass | • | • | • | 5+ | • | |
| Dirigo Experience | • | • | 5-15 | • | ||
| Leadership in Training | • | • | • | 14-18 | N/A |
FAQ
Program Options
Register
Children and Teens
Adults
Families
Pine Tree Camp Serving Maine People with Disabilities
Our
Calendar
Calendar of Events
Pine Tree Camp
Testimonials
Pine Tree Camp
By the Numbers
Camper-to-counselor ratio
%
Of campers welcomed regardless of ability to pay tuition
Acre barrier-free campus
Our Team
Dawn Willard-Robinson
CAMP DIRECTOR
Sarah Baillargeon
ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
Rayleen Berry
ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
Lori Chesley
CAMP RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Pine Tree Camp
Check out what’s in store at Camp!
Our Blog
Related Stories
Early Learning Center adds new classroom to meet growing need
Based on the growing demand in our community, Pine Tree Society’s specialized preschool in Auburn has added more classroom space and is in the process of hiring additional educators to meet this tremendous need. “Referrals are at an all time high,” said Karen...
Sean: Sharing his voice through eye gaze technology
”The first thing that comes to mind is hope.” That’s how Brenda describes meeting Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways, and her team at Pine Tree Society. Brenda’s son Sean has Cerebral Palsy and, until meeting the Communication Pathways team, was...
Ian: Learning skills and focus through music
Ian is in his early 20s and entering a new phase of life. He recently graduated from high school and is transitioning into adulthood. One of his goals is to find a job he enjoys and develop his career. “He loves plants and takes real pride in gardening and growing...
Nick: Pine Tree Society’s Case Management helps amplify his choices and his voice
“Nick’s art allows him to communicate.” That’s how his father, Tony, describes the importance of art in Nick’s life. Nick is 26 years old and he and his family have been with Pine Tree Society’s Case Management Program since he turned 20. The high level of...
Sandy Crabtree: Featured artist Pine Tree Society 2023 holiday cards
Maine artist Sandy Crabtree is a noted children’s book illustrator and longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 years. “Pine Tree Society has such a beautiful collection of Maine art that captures the history of this area.” That’s how she...
Carlton Plummer: Featured artist Pine Tree Society 2023 holiday cards
Maine artist Carlton Plummer passed away in 2020, but his spirit lives on through Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards. His painting “Christmas Village” was selected from the archive as the design for this year’s card. Plummer was born in Brunswick and spent his...