Another Great Summer!

We’ve wrapped up another great season! It was an incredible summer, and we’re grateful to our campers, staff, parents, volunteers, and donors for making it possible. We’re still looking through photos; we’ll share more in the coming...

Mid-Summer Pine Needle

We are pleased to present the Mid-Summer Pine Needle, a collection of articles, short stories, interviews, and artwork. This is the result of journalism sessions that several campers participated in earlier this month. It offers a glimpse into the creative,...

Sloan Critchfield Boat Workshop: September 13-15, 2024

​Pine Island’s annual Sloan Critchfield Memorial Boat Maintenance Workshop is a volunteer event that brings alumni, campers, parents, and friends together to honor the memory of Pine Islander Sloan Critchfield by working to preserve our fleet of wooden boats. Dozens...

Please raise a paddle in gratitude to our Directors

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you,and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves in Autumn.” -John Muir...

Welcome Alex Toole!

Alex and his fiancée, Emily Radziwon We are excited to welcome our Incoming Director, Alex Toole! Alex officially joined the PIC team earlier this month. He will work closely with Outgoing Director Sumner Ford through the coming months, and they’ll both be at...

A Gracious Life: Farewell to Monte Ball

Monte Ball performs The Lion Hunt at the Final Campfire, circa 1985 Montague G. Ball, Jr. November 18, 1938 – January 17, 2024 It is with sadness and a deep well of gratitude that we bid Montague G. Ball, Jr. a final farewell.  Monte died in hospital near his home in...