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Why Kids Need Full‑Season Camps More Than Ever
As the director of a full-season boys’ camp in Maine, I’m asked the same questions by nearly every new family: “Can my child really handle six weeks away?” “What if he gets homesick?” “Is a full summer too much for a first-time camper?”. These questions come from a place of love, and they’re completely understandable.
PIC Appears in Literature!
Late one night last fall, in a lodge bunkhouse deep in Maine’s Hundred-Mile Wilderness, I discovered, much to my surprise, that my weekend reading material mentioned Pine Island!
Wilderness First Responder Courses at PIC
We’re excited to offer Wilderness First Responder (WFR) & WFR Recertification classes at Pine Island this spring, led by expert instructor Jono Bryant of Aztec Travel.
Honoring Emily Swan: A Legacy of Loyalty
Last December, Emily Swan fully retired from Pine Island after more than 30 years as the camp’s Business Manager. This was a woefully inadequate job title; Emily seamlessly handled everything from finances and payroll to logistics and endlessly frustrating regulations. Her attention to detail touched every aspect of camp life, both during the summer and throughout the year.