“There is a certain bond, when you go to camp you are a part of a strong bond that cannot be broken. That spirit has prevailed.” In 1957, Malcolm Alter went to camp for the first time. His parents sent
“I moved a lot as a kid and never felt I had a place for myself. Camp was home. I moved, but camp was never going anywhere.” In 1980, Kevin’s Aunt Harriet (who sadly passed away on March 17th) was
“Everyone was one big family. They always came back. It’s friends and family for life.” Brighton Lew was never a camper and was only a counselor for 1 summer, in 1972. He would have come earlier, but the West End
“I learned how to be with people who AREN’T LIKE ME and people learned what it was like to LIVE WITH ME.” Mark Sands reflects on his 45+ years as a West Ender through the lense of a Special Education
When Sidney “Sid” Boorstein was asked what he learned most from camp, he stated “We learned how to get along with all kinds of people.” Sid Boorstein first came to camp in 1945 as an 8 year old, even though
“Why don’t you try West End?” Andrew “Hurv” Hurvitz had his life changed forever with a recommendation from his Needham friend, Alan Niss. In 1980, Hurv had gone to Camp Bauercrest for his first overnight experience. He did not make
“We hit the lottery!” Skip Stearns knew he was lucky being one the first occupants of the new 5A/5B cabins in 1961. Young Skippy had West End House in his blood. His father, Albert, was born in 1906, the first
“Who is the only person to have played for the Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox?” Arthur Geller asked this difficult question in between great stories and anecdotes about his time at the West End House Camp and Club. Abraham Arthur
“It was such an honor. I don’t think I truly appreciated it at the time.” To become a High Senior Captain for Color War is bestowed upon the best leaders in camp. Jim Klapman was the first camper to receive
“The Spirit of the House DEFINITELY never dies.” Bobby and Jimmy Musiker’s love for and ties to West End House Camp are deeply rooted. The Musiker brothers have an incredible camp legacy. Their grandfather, Benjamin “Tom” Krivitsky was one of the first campers ever