SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD 75 Stowe Road Sandwich, MA 02563 Phone: (508) 428-2571 Fax: (508) 420-3545
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CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD
campburgessandhayward.com
OVERNIGHT CAMP & TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS CAPE COD - SUMMER 2016
Beautiful pine forests. Glimmering fresh waters. Fun and adventure at every turn. Welcome to overnight camp on Cape Cod, where learning new skills and developing lifelong friendships are a part of the daily routine in this magnificent landscape. We see year after year that our campers not only have a memorable and life changing experience with us, but that the impact of camp lasts far beyond the singing, campfires and games. Our campers go home with a greater sense of themselves and the confidence to do great things.
MUSIC
Camp Burgess for boys and Camp Hayward for girls are traditional brother-sister overnight camps located on opposite shores of Spectacle Pond. Along with our Co-ed Camp in August, our one and two-week overnight sessions provide campers with an engaging and supportive environment that encourages hands-on learning, skill building, leadership, and an appreciation for the natural world. Our co-ed Teen Adventure Trips overnight program has its own Base Camp living quarters located at Camp Burgess. With a variety of one and two-week options, teens have the opportunity to partake in amazing excursions and service projects around Cape Cod and beyond. For more than 80 years, Camp Burgess and Hayward has consistently strived to offer the best possible overnight camp experience to the nearly 2,000 children and young adults who attend our programs each summer. Our goal is to provide each camper with tools that we feel every happy and healthy person should receive early in life: • Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every camper • Healthy Living: Promoting health and well-being through activity, nutrition, and the building of strong relationships • Social Responsibility: Giving back to the community and preserving the environment Take a look at our pictures and stories. Share in the joy that makes our Camp one of the most successful overnight programs in the country. We hope to hear from you soon. Enjoy the tour!
ARCHERY CLIMBING
“Camp has taught me to never give up. I learned that when I try my hardest I feel good about myself and others are proud of me. I love coming home and telling my friends and family all the stories about what I have accomplished such as my passion to be a photographer, making over 100 new friends, and learning how to sail. Without camp, I wouldn’t have these stories to tell.” - Jess A.
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OVERNIGHT CAMPING
SANDWICH, MA
LEADERSHIP
OUR GREAT STAFF Leadership is the key to our success and the reason why many of our campers return summer after summer. Camp’s diverse and experienced staff includes college students, peer leaders, teachers, and activity specialists from within the USA and around the world. Each summer, our camp is represented by nearly twenty countries, and each staff member brings a little bit of their culture to share with the campers. Prior to the summer, all staff undergo a thorough background check and then participate in an extensive week-long training program that includes safety and emergency procedures, policies, traditions, games, and problem solving. Parents, rest assured, your children are being cared for by our very capable staff.
NED R A E L I ER D A E L A TO BE Campers grow as leaders as they learn to be responsible for themselves and the group as a whole. From helping to plan activities and taking on various tasks inside the cabin, to finding ways to help their team succeed in reaching their goals, campers develop in ways that will serve them long after the final campfire.
“Camp is a place where I can be me. But not only that, Camp has changed me too. I’ve become a person that I like better, that is friendlier, kinder and crazier. Ultimately more confident too. Camp makes me feel good about myself and makes me want to help others.� - Counselor-In-Training
NEW SKILLS ED N R A E IL LS L I K S NEW Every day at camp is filled with a bounty of exciting activities. On water, on land or high up in the trees, campers develop new skills through trying things they have never done before or by honing the skills they already have. There is something for everyone at camp.
Horseback Sailing Performing Arts Climbing Tower High & Low Ropes Zip Line Soccer Canoeing Windsurfing Jewelry Making Visual Arts Archery Ceramics
“While at camp, I’ve tried new things like rock climbing and kayaking that I have never done before. In the future these activities will always remind me of Camp Hayward where I did them for the very first time.” - Sara G.
Basketball Kayaking Swimming Music Photography Sewing Dance Hiking Biking Ultimate Frisbee Paddle Boarding Singing Campfires Water Trampoline Skateboarding Yoga Surfing Farming Shelter Building Scuba Diving Volleyball Outdoor Cooking Tie Dying Slip & Slide
FRIENDSHIP I LEARNED END I R F A E B TO From the moment you arrive at camp, new friendships are being made, ones that last a lifetime for many of our campers. This is what overnight camp is all about. Campers come here to build self-esteem and to forge face-to-face connections with other youth from a variety of backgrounds.
“The thing that I will remember most about camp are the friends and people that I met. My cabin mates were so fun to live with and hang out with all around camp. I hope some of them come back next summer too.�
- Sam D.
COMMUNITY NED R A E L I FA O T R A P TO BE ITY N U M COM Campers and staff learn to help and support each other in all areas of camp. They learn the importance of coming together as a group in order to achieve goals and to have fun. The community spirit at camp is like no other.
“Camp is a place to meet new people. I love camp because I can really be myself. Camp is a great place because you can practically have a big family in your cabin where everyone takes care of each other and learns to cooperate.� - Maddie G.
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“ My best memory at camp was when we hiked into the woods for our overnight under the stars. I got closer to our cabin by shouting to the boys across the lake, telling stories around the campfire and cooking our own food over the flame.� - Marie D.
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CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD Camp Burgess and Hayward is an overnight camp that offers one and two-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. We are located on beautiful Spectacle Pond, Cape Cod, and surrounded by sunny pine forests. Burgess and Hayward are located on opposite shores. Our brother-sister structure allows our campers to benefit from an all-boy or all-girl environment, while also experiencing safe and positive opportunities for co-ed social interaction. Our camp is an ideal setting for learning independence, building community, and participating in a wide variety of activities. As soon as you arrive at camp, you feel the spirit of fun and excitement that fills each day of the summer. Our staff from around the world guide campers in developing valuable life skills and friendships that last a lifetime.
SUMMER 2016 DATES & RATES 1 WEEK SESSIONS
2016 DATES
PRICE
Session 1A
June 26 - July 1
$775
Session 1B
July 3 - July 8
$775
Session 5 Co-Ed Week
August 21 - August 26
$775
2 WEEK SESSIONS
2016 DATES
PRICE
Session 1
June 26 - July 8
$1,550
Session 2
July 10 - July 22
$1,550
Session 3
July 24 - August 5
$1,550
Session 4
August 7 - August 19
$1,550
OPTIONAL LESSONS
SESSION AVAILABILITY
PRICE
Horseback Riding
Sessions 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, and 5
$325
*Please note: you must call the administrative office directly to register for this program.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM DATES & RATES CAMP OPEN HOUSES: March 20, April 10, May 15 Tours start at Camp Burgess, 1-4 pm
Winter Ski & Snowboard Feb. 14 - 19, 2016 $750
April Vacation Camp Apr. 17 – 22, 2016 $495
Teen Service Weekend May 6 – 8, 2016 $100
Camp Volunteer Day May 7, 2016
We pay you with food & good karma!
Annual “First Dip” April 17, 2016
Proceeds to benefit the Campership Fund
“The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience for Adults” & Alumni Reunion May 7, 2016
Former campers & staff reunite!
Family Camp
Memorial & Labor Day Weekends
Starting at $110 per person
Teen Adventure Trips is a co-ed overnight program that offers one and two-week sessions for youth ages 12-17. With a variety of trips, teens have the opportunity to create the experience that is right for them. Adventure, service learning and leadership are at the core of everything that we do, and we strive to foster a safe and structured environment that empowers teens to reach their fullest potential. Our programs take teens around Cape Cod and the Islands.
SUMMER 2016 DATES & RATES 2016 DATES Cape Cod Adventure Camp 1
June 26 - July 1
$800
Martha’s Vineyard Biking 1
June 26 - July 1
$775
Teen Service Week 1
June 26 - July 1
$585
Cape Surf & Stuff 1
July 3 - 8
$800
Cape Breeze 1
July 3 - 8
$775
Castaways 1
July 3 - 8
$585
Cape Cod Adventure Camp 2
July 10 - 15
$800
Nantucket Biking 2
July 10 - 15
$775
Underwater Adventures 2
July 10 - 15
$725
Cape Surf & Stuff 2
July 17 - 22
$800
Cape Breeze 2
July 17 - 22
$775
Castaways 2
July 17 - 22
$585
Cape Cod Adventure Camp 3
July 24 - 29
$800
Martha’s Vineyard Bike 3
July 24 - 29
$775
The Big Chill 3
July 24 - 29
$685
Cape Surf & Stuff 3
July 31 - August 5
$800
Cape Breeze 3
July 31 - August 5
$775
Castaways 3
July 31 - August 5
$585
Cape Cod Adventure Camp 4
August 7 - 12
$800
Nantucket Biking 4
August 7 - 12
$775
Underwater Adventures 4
August 7 - 12
$725
Cape Surf & Stuff 4
August 14 - 19
$800
The Big Chill 4
August 14 - 19
$685
Castaways 4
August 14 - 19
$585
CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD | TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS
TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS
TEEN ADVENTURE TRIP DESCRIPTIONS
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CAPE COD ADVENTURE CAMP This “sampler program” offers teens the opportunity to bike, surf, windsurf, kayak, and enjoy beach time at unique locations around Cape Cod. Participants also enjoy scheduled waterfront, climbing tower, and high ropes sessions at camp.
CAPE BREEZE Spend your days sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking some of the best stretches of water on the Cape. This boating-focused program starts by covering the basics and progresses toward more advanced skills, with guidance from professional instructors.
CAPE SURF & STUFF Enjoy miles of unspoiled coastline while learning to surf or continuing to develop your skills under safe, professional instruction at sites along the Cape Cod National Seashore.
THE BIG CHILL This program offers a slower paced schedule and less physically exertive activities that include beach time at varied locations, whale watching, an introductory surf lesson, a movie night, mini-golfing, and a full day at a local water park.
NANTUCKET & MARTHA’S VINEYARD BIKING Enjoy a week of cycling the quiet back roads and bike paths of one of these special Island as well as the opportunity to swim, take a kayak lesson and explore the old whaling town.
Earn up to 20 hours of community service by investing in service projects on camp and around Cape Cod that focus on themes such as hunger and homelessness, communitybuilding, the environment, disaster relief, education, and other social concerns.
UNDERWATER ADVENTURES Gain a PADI “Discover SCUBA” certificate while exploring the underwater world of snorkeling and SCUBA diving right here in the protected waters of Cape Cod.
CASTAWAYS Can you survive as a castaway? We recreate this scenario on our very own Pinkham Island, located in the middle of Spectacle Pond at camp. Two experienced trip leaders guide participants through a series of challenges that focus on developing outdoor living skills and group collaboration.
MINI-ADVENTURE WEEKENDS For some teens, a one-week adventure is simply not enough, and we agree! For $125, our MiniAdventure Weekend option is available to individuals who would like to combine multiple trips into one extended adventure.
MINI-ADVENTURE DATES 2016 1B: July 1 - July 3 2A: July 8 - July 10 2B: July 15 - July 17 3A: July 22 - July 24
3B: July 29 - July 31 4A: August 5 - August 7 4B: August 12 - August 14
TEEN ADVENTURE TRIP DESCRIPTIONS | MINI-ADVENTURE WEEKENDS
TEEN SERVICE WEEK
WHAT WILL YOU...
RIDING FARMING
KAYAKING
SAILING
SURFING
Beautiful pine forests. Glimmering fresh waters. Fun and adventure at every turn. Welcome to overnight camp on Cape Cod, where learning new skills and developing lifelong friendships are a part of the daily routine in this magnificent landscape. We see year after year that our campers not only have a memorable and life changing experience with us, but that the impact of camp lasts far beyond the singing, campfires and games. Our campers go home with a greater sense of themselves and the confidence to do great things.
MUSIC
Camp Burgess for boys and Camp Hayward for girls are traditional brother-sister overnight camps located on opposite shores of Spectacle Pond. Along with our Co-ed Camp in August, our one and two-week overnight sessions provide campers with an engaging and supportive environment that encourages hands-on learning, skill building, leadership, and an appreciation for the natural world. Our co-ed Teen Adventure Trips overnight program has its own Base Camp living quarters located at Camp Burgess. With a variety of one and two-week options, teens have the opportunity to partake in amazing excursions and service projects around Cape Cod and beyond. For more than 80 years, Camp Burgess and Hayward has consistently strived to offer the best possible overnight camp experience to the nearly 2,000 children and young adults who attend our programs each summer. Our goal is to provide each camper with tools that we feel every happy and healthy person should receive early in life: • Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every camper • Healthy Living: Promoting health and well-being through activity, nutrition, and the building of strong relationships • Social Responsibility: Giving back to the community and preserving the environment Take a look at our pictures and stories. Share in the joy that makes our Camp one of the most successful overnight programs in the country. We hope to hear from you soon. Enjoy the tour!
ARCHERY CLIMBING
“Camp has taught me to never give up. I learned that when I try my hardest I feel good about myself and others are proud of me. I love coming home and telling my friends and family all the stories about what I have accomplished such as my passion to be a photographer, making over 100 new friends, and learning how to sail. Without camp, I wouldn’t have these stories to tell.” - Jess A.
LEARN AT CAMP?
OVERNIGHT CAMPING
SANDWICH, MA
SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD 75 Stowe Road Sandwich, MA 02563 Phone: (508) 428-2571 Fax: (508) 420-3545
I LEARNED IT AT CAMP
SOUTH SHORE YMCA Register online at:
CAMP BURGESS & HAYWARD
campburgessandhayward.com
OVERNIGHT CAMP & TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS CAPE COD - SUMMER 2016