Credit: West End House Camp


Detailed Information

West End House Camp is an overnight summer camp for boys aged 7-15. Founded in 1908, the camp encourages development of lifelong friendships among campers, staff and alumni.

Programs

Camp runs from June to August and registration is available for 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-week sessions. West End enrolls approximately 125 boys each summer.

A wide variety of activities across four broad categories are available: sports, waterfront, evening activities, and special competitions. The following is just a sample of the many offerings:

  • Sports: baseball, basketball, volleyball, frisbee, street hockey, dodge ball, waterpolo, disc golf, tennis
  • Waterfront: paddle boarding, tubing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, archery, hiking, mountain biking
  • Evening Activities: Monopoly, mysteries, Jai Alai, Jujube, Monte Carlo Night, bonfires and ghost stories, treasure hunt
  • Special Competitions: Color War, World Cup, Desert War

The FAQs section on the camp website illustrates a typical daily schedule.

Location and Facilities

West End House Camp is located on Long Pond and has 5,000 feet of lakefront property.

The log cabin-style facilities blend with the beauty of the surrounding lakes and mountains. Kids stay in cabins with 10-11 other campers as well as 3 or 4 staff members. Each cabin has electricity, screened shutters, and a bathroom with private toilets and shower. Campers have their own bed, locker and shelving for clothing and personal items.

Three full meals a day, plus snacks, are served at the dining hall, which is large enough to accommodate all campers and staff.

Camp facilities also include an indoor gymnasium with a full size basketball court, fitness pavilion, sports fields and outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a council ring for meetings, a lakeside fire pit, and a health center.

Other Information

Camp fees cover the costs of trips, snack purchases, camp t-shirts, and laundry.


Ages
Elementary
Middle School
Features
Overnight Camps
Lunch Service
Nut Safe/Free
Boys Only Programs
Activities
Educational Activities
Adventure Challenge
Arts & Crafts
Field Trips
Nature / Wildlife
Outdoor Activity
Sailing / Boating
Sports
Swimming
Other Activities
Rates (Average / Day)
> $150
Rates reflect the average cost per full day for comparison purposes only.




Contact Information
294 Road Between the Ponds, Parsonsfield, Maine 04047




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