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Another Great Summer!
Pine Island’s 2026 season was another great success! Campers earned ranks in their favorite activities, explored the remote Maine North Woods, performed in Campfire skits and Saturday Night Shows, and, most importantly, built…
Campfire in NYC: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Campfire in NYC is our one and only major reunion event of the year. It's a chance for everyone—alumni and friends, current campers, and those who are new to the Pine Island Camp community—to enjoy...
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.
I’m grateful for Chipwiches
A Very Grateful Pine Island Thanksgiving