When the sky is really the limit

“I love being involved with a place that allows campers to spread their wings and be free.” – Sue Zittle, Pine Tree Camp’s Registered Nurse

Each day, Pine Tree Camp strives to provide new opportunities for campers to challenge themselves. In line with Pine Tree Society’s mission, to provide Maine children and adults with disabilities the opportunities and the means to create better lives for themselves, Pine Tree Camp is constantly breaking down barriers to offer new experiences for campers. 

And this belief holds true through all aspects of camp’s daily routine. With both morning and afternoon activity sessions, campers are encouraged to push their limits and participate in opportunities they may have never experienced before. Camp’s staff support campers through each day and try to accommodate all of their wishes and requests, truly making campers feel that nothing is impossible and enriching their overall experience at camp.

Some activities include adaptive tennis, kayaking, swimming, and even drama. Having such a wide variety of activities helps provide a place where campers really do feel they are free to participate in anything, and are not confined to the restrictions that may have been a roadblock to them in their lives.

In addition to learning new activities, campers also learn life skills throughout camp.

“Activities not only challenge their abilities, but also teach campers how to work together and to share”, said Kim Bucciantini.  “A perfect example of making anything happen is the new treehouse.”

In 2008, Pine Tree Camp became home to Maine’s only fully accessible treehouse. Here, campers of any age are able to experience the magic of make believe, and spending time high up in the woods. For most campers, it is their very first experience of being inside a treehouse, making it a highlight of Pine Tree Camp, and a memory they will take with them.

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