Parents, grandparents and siblings all are invited to join us at Camp Wekeela on Friday July 23, 2004. While we do not encourage family visits on other dates because of disruptions to camper schedules, we can make alternate date arrangements for parents unable to attend on Visitors' Day. Contact our office to make schedule arrangements. Visitors' Day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.

We ask that you bring cabin gifts only for your own child. If you bring food, it should only be enough for consumption during Visitors' Day and that evening. Any food left over at day's end will be donated to a local charity.

Also, please honor our strict no-Tipping policy at Camp Wekeela.

Morning Schedule
When you arrive at Camp Wekeela, you will receive your child's activity schedule, giving you a first-hand view of a typical day for your camper. Your child likely will appreciate the chance to show you some of his/her newly acquired skills. At the conclusion of our morning activities, join us for a buffet lunch.

Afternoon Schedule
The remainder of the day is devoted to enjoying activities with your camper. There also will be opportunity for your child to show you around camp, including his/her bunk, and to introduce new friends and camp counselors. Be sure to bring bathing suits and tennis gear, so that you can fully participate in any activities your child chooses.

ANNUAL POST VISITORS' DAY DINNER
We encourage parents to join us Friday evening after Visitors day for a Wekeela tradition: cocktails, lobster and other delectables at Eli's at Turner Highlands. Just minutes from camp. It's a great way to mingle and converse with parents.

Overnight Accommodations
If you have not done so already, we encourage you to make lodging arrangements immediately. The hotels and inns mentioned below are less than an hour's drive to camp, with the exception of Portland, Maine. Portland is approximately 1.5 hours away.

From Portland, Maine and points south:
Take Maine Turnpike to Exit 12-Auburn. Turn left onto Route 4 north and travel about 20 miles to Hartford, Maine. The Veggie House is on the left and Turner Auto Sales is on the right. Turn Ieft onto Harlow Hill. Go 2.3 miles to Route 219. Turn left and go 2 miles. Pass camp 'Service Entrance and enter at "Main Gate".

From Bethel, Maine and points north:
Take Route 26 South to Bryant Pond and Trap Corner approximately 18 miles. Turn left onto Route 219 towards Hartford and Bear Pond. Go about 16 miles and the camp is on the left. Pass camp "Staff Entrance" and enter at "Main Gate".

From South Paris, Maine and points west:
Take Route 117 north out of South Paris. Bear right around rotary. Staying on Route 117, turn left over the bridge towards Buckfield. Approximately 10 miles to Buckfield Village. Bear right through town still on Route 117 past Tilton's Market. Proceed 7/10 of a mile, then cross a bridge and turn left onto East Buckfield Rd. (no sign) Pass the "Buckfield Mall' on the left. Continue 6 miles until coming to Route 219. Turn left and go 1 mile. Pass Camp "Service Entrance" and enter at "Main Gate".

From Augusta, Maine and points east:
Take Route 202 west out of Augusta through Manchester and Winthrop post the Sea & Land Restaurant on the right. Travel approximately 5 miles, turn right on to Bog Rd. Follow approximately 4 miles and go over a railroad track. Bear right onto 219 and pass DeCoster Feed Mill on the right. At the stop sign turn left onto Route 219. Continue approximately 4 miles and cross over Route 4. Go about 3.5 miles. Pass camp "Service Entrance" and enter at "Main Gate".

Special Note: Wekeela is actually located in Hartford Maine, but our post office is in Canton, and our telephone exchange is N. Turner.