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PIC UVA Connection
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:
5 Takeaways from discussions with Dr. Bianca Bell & Matt Kennard
In recent podcast conversations with Dr. Bianca Bell and Matt Kennard, a few themes have emerged: the value of struggle, the importance of resilience, and the lasting impact of belonging to a close community. Here are five takeaways that stood out from our discussions.
Join our Team!
As our enrollment grows, we’re continuing to build an outstanding team of summer staff. We are thrilled with the exceptional individuals who have decided to join us so far — Pine Islanders and new faces alike — but we are still seeking thoughtful, capable people for the following roles…
My First Sloan Weekend
Every year, some six weeks after the Farewell Feed, a number of staff, alumni, parents—and even some especially brave significant others—return to Pine Island to help repair and maintain the camp’s fleet of wooden boats…




