Learning, Growing,
Belonging.
Developing conscientious citizens by instilling wonder,
encouraging stewardship, and cultivating community.
Established in 1928, South Shore YMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward have been leaders in Massachusetts camping for over 90 years.
Located on Cape Cod just one hour south of Boston in the historic town of Sandwich, the brother-sister YMCA camps are situated on over 300 acres of forests, meadows and sparkling freshwater ponds. With one and two-week sessions, Camp Burgess & Hayward have programs for boys and girls ages 7-16.
News & Blog
Camp Burgess & Hayward
News & Blog
YMCA CAMP DAY OF GIVING
SEND A KID TO CAMP! Give on YMCA Camp Day of Giving and make a difference! Summer is fast approaching, and every child deserves the opportunity to attend summer camp… especially this year! It’s been an incredibly challenging year for all of us, but at the SSYMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward, we see brighter days ahead – […]
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Camp is BACK!
This picture represents how excited we felt when we found out that camp is officially a go for summer 2021! Governor Baker announced that residential camps will be able to open this summer, which means Camp Burgess & Hayward is back! Summer is just around the corner, and we are so excited to welcome you […]
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Online Store
We are excited to announce the launch of our online Camp store! Due to popular request, you can now order Camp merchandise online, and we’ll mail it to you. Camp apparel makes a great gift for anyone who loves and misses camp, as well as for new campers excited to join our community for the […]
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Burgess outdoor
Education Center
The Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center is the perfect place for your middle school education experience, your university program or your organizations annual retreat.
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