by PIC | Aug 3, 2026 | PIC News
More than fifteen years ago, then-director Ben Swan walked into the office of University of Virginia nursing professor Theresa Carroll with a simple question: Could she help him find a nursing student to serve as Pine Island’s camp medic? That chance...
by PIC | Jul 25, 2026 | PIC News, Pine Needle
We’re pleased to present this year’s Mid-Summer Pine Needle! Created by campers during a journalism session with editor Harry Swan, these stories, trip reports, and artwork offer a window into life at Pine Island through their eyes. We hope you enjoy...
by PIC | Jun 3, 2026 | PIC News
Dear Friends of Pine Island Camp, This week, our staff begin arriving at PIC to complete Wilderness First Responder training and prepare for another incredible summer. Before campers arrive on the island, our staff spend weeks immersed in training and preparation....
by PIC | May 28, 2026 | PIC News
Dear PIC Community, One of the best ways to understand what makes Pine Island Camp special is to experience it in person. Every summer, families who visit PIC tell us that seeing camp firsthand, meeting staff, watching activities, walking the island, and experiencing...
by PIC | Apr 22, 2026 | PIC News
Dear PIC Community, We’re excited to offer a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course at Pine Island this spring, led by expert instructor Jono Bryant of Aztec Travel. WFR is a comprehensive course providing essential skills for managing medical emergencies in remote...
