At the West End House Girls Camp, we believe that every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and growth that summer camp provides. To help make this possible, we offer two valuable opportunities designed to alleviate the financial burden for families. While we cannot guarantee financial assistance to everyone, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that no girl misses out on the transformative experience of camp due to cost.
Camperships
Our campership fund has been created for the purpose of providing assistance to help children attend camp who otherwise would not be able to do so. These funds are made possible through generous donations received from supporters who believe in the power of camp.
Who is eligible?
All potential campers with financial need are eligible to apply. First consideration for camperships are given to returning campers. First-time campers are then considered. Camperships are only available for one session of camp per camper.
Does a campership cover all costs?
No. Camperships are given based on individual need as well as funds available. The parent or guardian must pay any remaining balance.
Does applying for a campership mean my child is registered for camp?
No. Once your application is processed and an agreed-upon campership is awarded, you are responsible for finishing your application process by setting up an automatic payment plan for the agreed-upon registration balance.
Will I be guaranteed a campership?
Unfortunately, we are unable to grant every campership request. We receive more requests for camperships than we are able to fulfill. For this reason, we ask that all families contribute towards their child's camp to the greatest extent available.
What do I do if my camper is awarded a campership?
The campership offer will be good for 2 weeks. Once your campership offer is communicated, you need to go online and finish enrolling your camper by paying your deposit and signing up for automatic payments. If you fail to complete this process within 2 weeks of notification, we will use the funds to offer a campership to another camper. Once you accept the campership you must pay the remaining balance due by June 1st.
Will there be any differences for my child while at camp?
No! All campers have the same camp experience. No limitations are placed on our campership campers.
When are campership applications due?
Camperships will be awarded on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded. The deadline for camperships is May 1st or when funds have been exhausted, whichever comes first.
Non-Affiliated Scholarship Funds for Maine Residents
THE SEAN O’BLENIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Sean O’Blenis Memorial Scholarship is established to celebrate the life of Sean O'Blenis, the son of Wendy O'Blenis. Our mission is to give opportunities and financial support for young boys and girls to activities that Sean was passionate about.
Scholarship applications are now being accepted until April 30th every year. The scholarship committee will review all applications and campers selected will be contacted by the Maine Community Foundation after May 15th.
Scholarship Criteria:
Be between 11 and 15 years old, as of April 30, in the year of application.
Be a full time Maine resident.
Submit a completed application form (and all supporting documents) by April 30.
Show a financial need for the scholarship; total family income may not exceed $100,000.
Have submitted an application to attend the camp and notified them that you are applying for a campership through our program.
Payment is made directly to the camp by the Maine Community Foundation, once campers have been chosen by the selection committee and all paperwork has been submitted.
Applications will be accepted for any day or residential summer program in Maine, for which the camper has been accepted.
To apply for this non-affiliated scholarship, please click the button below.
