Real stories of lasting growth.
Heartfelt reflections from caregivers, kids, teens and community members on the magic of outdoor learning with Pine.
Caregiver Voices

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Pine’s Outdoor School! It has truly been a transformative experience for our daughter. Every week she comes home energized, full of stories about animal tracks, forest adventures, and the new skills. It’s amazing to see her confidence, curiosity, and connection to nature grow so deeply. – Andrew, Pine parent

There is nothing more rewarding than dropping your daughter at camp knowing she will be fully supported for and who she is. She has grown in confidence and ability and continues to amaze me. – Cassie, mom to 10 y.o.

Red Wolf Overnight Camp provides children with a unique chance to immerse themselves in nature, face new challenges, and take a break from the chaos of everyday life. The difference it has made in Owen is remarkable. Each summer, he returns home more mature, responsible, and thoughtful, with a deeper understanding of himself. – Heather, parent of Owen (age 10)

The experiences that Pine Project programs give my children influences them in a way that no other educational programming can. My children come home from Pine more calm, confident and connected to nature. They love sharing with us all the new and exciting skills they have learned. That’s why we keep coming back. – Sarah, parent of Audrey (age 9) and Natalie (age 6)

We need more Pine in the world! City kids spending time outside without things or screens is how we build a generation of humans who understand our role in a natural ecosystem. – Kelly, parent to Tatum (age 11) and Bennett (age 7)

The Pine Project is a critical tool to help raise resilient, curious, life ranging humans who care about the world around them and have the skills to ask good questions about it. Pine project sparked a new love for nature within all of us and we have grown as a family because of it. – Heather, parent of Lloyd (Age 3)
Directly from Kids

I love Pine Project. I really, really love Pine Project. – Millie, age 5.75

Red Wolf was really awesome and I loved it and I can’t wait to come back next year for two weeks! It made me feel much more confident. It really helped me find my place in the world. – Shosh (age 9)

I want to do this all summer long, I would rather be at Pine Project than play video games. – Elliot (age 12)

I would recommend Pine to anyone who wants to spend more time in nature. The leaders were very friendly and knowledgeable, and they taught me a lot. I met a lot of new friends from other schools. I learned stuff about nature that made me appreciate it a lot more. – Naia (age 12)

I’m a nature person now, because of Pine. I love the Earth so much! I really want to go back next year…Can I go outside now? – Samuel (age 7)

The counselors understand what it’s like to be a kid. – David (age 11)
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