This page is your go-to resource for everything you need as a current WEHC family. From important updates and forms to helpful link and resources, we’re here to keep you informed and prepared for another amazing summer at camp.
The week before camp is when your son builds the skills he’ll lean on all summer, and after. Your son will not have a phone, tablet, or screen for his time at WEHC. That’s intentional. But the shift can be
“Old Timers week is the only time in your life, that feels like you can go backwards in life. John “Parks” Parker grew up in Newton. His uncle lived next door to Camp Director Allie Coles. In those days you
Parents often ask what small items help boys settle in quickly on Opening Day. This guide keeps it simple. Each item below is something boys actually use in the first week.They help your child feel comfortable, organized, and ready for
Join Camp Director Ryan Wilensky as he dives into all things West End House Camp! From answering parent questions to engaging interviews with campers, parents, and alumni, this podcast offers an inside look at camp life, traditions, and stories that make WEHC unforgettable. It’s the perfect way to stay connected and learn more about the magic of camp!
We are thrilled to officially unveil our new Children’s book, “Westy and Friends.” The adorable story is about a new camper, Westy the Maine Black Bear, who is welcomed by his bunk mates and introduced to the daily activities of camp over the course of a typical camp day. Special thank you to author Brett Wilensky and Illustrator Aidan Connelly for their amazing dedication to this project.
Campers spend their mornings, after breakfast and cabin clean-up, playing team sports and participating in an elective period. After lunch and a rest prior, campers participate in waterfront activities and another elective period. After Dinner campers enjoy an evening activity followed by our traditional cake and milk and then time to unwind with their cabin. We encourage you to listen to Camp Director Ryan’s S2Ep1 Podcast to hear more about what happens during the day at WEHC.
There are several variations of this when there are special activities, but the most typical day looks like the above.
About 70 percent come from Massachusetts, approximately 30 towns, with boys from Needham, Natick, Newton, Sharon, Foxboro, Mansfield, Franklin, Lynnfield, Westboro, Brookline, Framingham, Boston, etc. Many different states are represented as well, including New York, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, North Carolina, California, Texas, Louisiana, and Virginia. We have many international campers from places like Spain, France, China, England, Ukraine, Japan, Colombia, Germany, and Israel. We pride ourselves in the quality of our campers and our diversity!
Enrollment is generally about 120-130 boys at a time. However, with the many session options we offer, each summer there will be a total of approximately 230 campers. We are known for being a small, welcoming, and comfortable community.
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In order to preserve healthy appetites and to prevent rodent and insect infestation, WEHC will not be allowing food, drinks, drink mixes,
etc. inside the cabins. Campers will not be allowed to bring food items, including cookies, soda, juice, candy, drink mixes or other perishables to camp. Care packages will be opened upon arrival, and food items will be distributed to the camper’s cabin during canteen and/or snack time. Campers will not be able to bring food back to their cabins throughout the day. Cabins will be inspected throughout the day and prohibited items will be discarded.
At West End House Camp we infuse everything we do with the SPIRIT of the House. These are character values that every camper has agreed to uphold while they are at camp. Each camper signs our Behavior Contract and every person on camp takes this contract very seriously. So while we can’t promise that everyone will be nice all time, we all do our best to be the best version of ourselves each day.
West End House Camp is known for the diversity and quality of our campers! We welcome boys from many different states and countries. We are diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, religion, family situations, and socioeconomic status, and we are proud of this! We emphasize mutual respect and equal opportunity for all.
West End House Camp employs Ballroom Catering to provide all our food service. They provide a variety of kid-friendly, nutritious meals for the boys. Leslie, the owner and our head chef, will accommodate all dietary needs. When completing registration on CampInTouch, type in all food allergies that your son has. That information is given directly to our chefs who have a master list and will offer a substitute meal for your son. West End House Camp is also nut aware and does not use nuts in any of the meals offered at camp. We encourage you to listen to Camp Director Ryan’s S5E3 Podcast to hear more about Leslie and Ballroom Catering.
The bunks are large, modern, and comfortable. There is a bathroom with a private hot shower in each cabin! We have 12 cabins and each one holds 10-12 boys of similar ages and 3 or 4 counselors who also sleep in the bunk. There are mostly single beds, and occasionally a couple of bunkbeds. People who see our facilities are amazed at how nice they are! This is what an overnight camp for boys should look like!
Parents and children should discuss this among themselves and view this web site together, arrange to meet one of the directors at your home, attend (if possible) the October or April Open House in Maine or the Annual Camp Breakfast in January, and/or arrange to meet other incoming new campers and their families. Consider a two week option as a way to start off slowly without a long term, major commitment.
The sound of a parent’s voice on the phone can cause an emotional reaction by a camper who otherwise has been quite happy with his experience. Phone calls can be disruptive if a camper is at an activity. Parents are asked to communicate by mail, one way email, or feel free to call one of the directors to check on their son’s well being. Occasionally for campers who are with us for a longer stay and for whom homesickness is clearly not an issue, we may arrange a time for a phone call. Please send letters/packages to:
West End House Camp
c/o (your son’s name)
294 Road Between the Ponds
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
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There is an excellent camp for girls that is on our same lake and is very much aligned with our value, values, tradition, and schedule. Check out West End House Girls Camp for your daughter and share this good news with any other families who have both boys and girls or just girls!