October 18, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
5K Trail Trek start: 10:30 am
FALL FEST REGISTRATION EXTENDED ALUMNI REUNION REGISTRATION
Come Home to Camp
Join us for one of Camp Burgess & Hayward’s favorite traditions.
On October 18, 2026, join fellow campers, counselors, staff, families, and friends for a weekend of Camp traditions, outdoor adventure, and lifelong connections at Camp Burgess & Hayward Fall Festival & 5K Trail Trek 2026.
Reconnect with camp friends, explore the beauty of Camp Burgess & Hayward in autumn, and enjoy a full day of activities for all ages. Whether you’re running or walking the 5K Trail Trek, taking a camp tour, roasting s’mores by the fire, or simply spending time with family and friends, Fall Fest is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of camp together.
We will have fall-themed crafts, zipline, rock climbing, archery, 5k Trail Trek, scavenger hunts, campfires and s’mores, and more. Enjoy a delicious harvest lunch and seasonal activities for the whole family!
Admission is $25, which includes activities and lunch. Children 6 and under attend for free.
Location: Camp Burgess, 75 Stowe Rd, Sandwich, MA
Fall Fest Highlights
🎃 Fall-themed crafts
🎯 Archery
🧗 Rock climbing & zipline
🔥 Campfires and s’mores
👣 5K Fun Trail Trek through both Camps Burgess & Hayward – 10:30 am start time
🧗 Camp Tours with the Camp Directors
🥗 Harvest Lunch
📍 Location: Camp Burgess, 75 Stowe Rd, Sandwich
💵 Cost: $25 per person (includes activities and lunch)
👶 Families are welcome, and kids under 6 attend free
Early Registration Raffle
All families (new & returning) who attend Fall Fest on October 18, 2026 will automatically be entered into a raffle for priority registration access for Summer 2027 camp! Two winners will register stress-free for Summer 2027 camp, giving them the chance to secure their spot before general registration opens.
Alumni Reunion
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Whether you attended camp five years ago or fifty years ago, Fall Fest is an opportunity to reconnect with the people and places that made camp special.
- Camp History Photo Display
- Pontoon Rides & Camp Tours with the Camp Directors
- Alumni Group Photo at 12:15 pm
Extended Alumni Reunion
Saturday, October 17 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
Alumni and former staff are invited to stay overnight and participate in a special reunion experience.
Alumni package includes:
• Overnight accommodation
• Dinner
• Campfire gathering
• Sunday Fall Fest admission
Cost: $75 per person
EXTENDED ALUMNI REUNION REGISTRATION
Celebrating 100 Years. Building the Next 100.
As Camp Burgess approaches its 100th Anniversary in 2028, Fall Fest will serve as an opportunity to engage alumni and supporters in shaping the future of camp. Attendees will learn about plans for the centennial celebration and Camp’s long-term vision to expand access so more children can experience camp for generations to come.
Register Today
Spend the day reconnecting with friends, making new memories, and celebrating everything that makes Camp Burgess & Hayward special. We can’t wait to welcome you back to camp.
