Company Profile
Pine Tree Camp
Company Overview
Tucked along the shore of beautiful North Pond in Rome, you will find what, at first glance, looks like a quintessential Maine camp under a canopy of pine trees. Look a bit closer and you will see why many refer to this place as “heaven on earth.” It is Pine Tree Camp.
Pine Tree Camp opened its gates in 1945 as a summer camp for children with physical disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into a place where children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in all the recreational activities for which Maine is known all year long. The barrier-free setting, along with an amazing staff, ensure that activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, boating and even camping in a tent under the stars are completely accessible to all. Participating in activities that take people beyond their disability has a tremendous impact. It builds self-esteem and self-confidence. That experience coupled with meeting friends who understand and experiencing the feeling of acceptance is transformational.
Pine Tree Camp offers a wide range of opportunities for people with disabilities and their families including overnight camp and day camp in the summer season as well as special programs in the fall, winter and spring. Pine Tree Camp is also available for use for retreats by groups who share in Pine Tree Society’s mission.
We are proud to be Maine’s only American Camping Association-Accredited camp for people with disabilities.
Company History
In 1945, two years before acquiring the Hyde property, the Society rented a summer camp on North Pond in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region. Society officials believed the property – consisting of 100 acres, a mile of frontage and 26 log cabins – would provide an excellent opportunity for children with disabilities to experience nature in a way previously unavailable to them. Known as Pine Tree Camp, the facility was rented for $600 and 75 children attended during that summer.
Benefits
Pine Tree Camp is the best way for anyone to get the best broad-based experience in the world of camping. We work with adults and children with varying ability levels as well as partner camps and retreats that focus on a similar mission. No matter your path in life, Pine Tree Camp helps you gain the skills needed to head out into the world confident in your abilities.
Room and Board is covered for the summer. You also have access to everything on camp from kayaks, paddle boards, miles of nature trails, various sports courts, and our many climate controlled buildings. You save what you make!