Camp’s Capital Campaign

Camp provides an unparalleled, life-long impact in a distinctive environment, to each and every person who takes part in our programs. For this reason, our goal is to attract and serve a larger and broader-reaching base of campers and retreat participants. In order to achieve this goal, it is essential to provide resources that will support increased demand for enrollment by enhancing and expanding current structures, and also by developing and constructing new program areas and facilities.

The Camp Board, with input from past and present campers and staff alike, have approved a Master Plan that builds on the strong foundation and traditions of our Camps, but which also looks to the future – the sustainability and enhancement of our facilities and life-changing programmatic opportunities.

Core to our sustainability and growth is our intent to preserve and enhance all spaces, landmarks, and monuments that are integral to the history of Camp Burgess & Hayward, and also employ a sustainability strategy that leaves minimal impact upon the natural resources of the property and the natural ecologies of Spectacle, Triangle, and Lawrence Ponds.

View Camp Burgess & Hayward’s Master Plan
View the Campaign Case Statement

At Camp Burgess & Hayward, we are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected members of society through outstanding outdoor experiences. Camp Burgess & Hayward is an inclusive, safe and nurturing community for all people to discover their potential.

We have an unwavering commitment to help children and families, who would otherwise not have the opportunity, experience all that Burgess & Hayward has to offer; we ensure that no family’s financial situation prevents them from being part of the magic of Camp.

Yearly, the camp serves over 10,000 individuals – including elementary through college students, young adults, families, groups and community members. The facility serves its diverse constituencies by operating as:

* a traditional overnight residential brother-sister camp, allowing for the single-sex and co-ed experiences;
* a year-round teen adventure trip, service-learning and leadership facility;
* a year-round outdoor/environmental education center providing team-building and experiential learning;
* a year-round retreat and conference center offering customized programming;
* a location for diversified community volunteer opportunities;

* an international residence and staff development site for seasonal employees, boasting Counselor-in-Training programs;
* a farm yielding fresh eggs and organic crops harvested on-Camp, made available in our dining halls and at local shelters;
* a venue in which to disconnect from technology, and reconnect with ourselves, others and the natural environment.

To find out how you can play a role in Camp’s Capital Campaign, please contact Meghan Hill.