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...
by PIC | Mar 17, 2026 | PIC News
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...
by PIC | Mar 9, 2026 | PIC News
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...
by PIC | Dec 10, 2025 | PIC News
This blog post appeared on the website of camp search database Sleepawayz. To read this post in full on the Sleepawayz website, click here. By Alex Toole As the director of a full-season boys’ camp in Maine, I’m asked the same questions by nearly every new family:...
by PIC | Nov 26, 2025 | PIC News
If you’d prefer to listen to this message, head over to the PineCast on Spotify or Apple. Dear Friends of Pine Island Camp, Believe it or not, we’re already approaching Thanksgiving, even though it feels like yesterday that we waved goodbye to the last boatload...
by PIC | Oct 1, 2025 | PIC News
Pine Island is different. Every summer we build a unique community, one that draws on and is enhanced by the talents and energy of every one of our campers and staff. It’s something special. It starts with small successes: hiking a mountain, making a shelter,...
