Learning, Growing,
Belonging.

Developing conscientious citizens by instilling wonder,
encouraging stewardship, and cultivating community.

300 Acres of Forest, Fields and Freshwater Ponds of Cape Cod

The Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center is the perfect place for your middle school education experience, your university program or your organizations annual retreat.

virtual tour

Programs

Programs

Outdoor Education

Developing conscientious citizens by instilling wonder, encouraging stewardship and cultivating community through interactive outdoor experiences.

Retreats

Customize your own retreat for groups of 20 to 150

Farm

Visit the animals, explore the garden, stop by the barn, or take a peek at the production field to learn about sustainable food systems at our own working educational farm.

Facility rentals

Bring your own single-day or overnight program to Burgess or Hayward!

News & Blog

Burgess Hayward

News & Blog

COVID-19 Preparations at Camp Burgess & Hayward

Thu 12, 2020

The South Shore YMCA understands you may be concerned about your health and safety when traveling to and staying at our Camp Burgess & Hayward properties on Cape Cod, MA. We want to assure you that guest concerns are important to us and that we consider it a top priority to protect your health during […]

Read More

What People are Saying About Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center!

Thu 05, 2019

Our fall 2019 season is underway and we’ve been enjoying positive experiences with veteran clients and new partnerships alike! Take a look at what some of our guests are saying about their time at Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center: “The students of the Commonwealth Honors Program at Salem State University have been attending a […]

Read More

Burgess Outdoor Education and Retreats Fall 2019 Availability

Tue 13, 2019

Please contact Kerri Sadoff (phone: 508-428-2571 x 115) with interest in a week-day booking. Please contact Katie O’Brien (phone: 508-428-2571 x 107) with interest in a weekend booking. We look forward to working with you to customize your next unforgettable outdoor experience!

Read More
View all posts

Camp Burgess & Hayward
Our Summer Camp

Established in 1928, the South Shore YMCA Camp Burgess and Hayward has been a leader in Massachusetts camping for over 85 years. With one and two-week sessions, Camp Burgess & Hayward have programs for boys and girls ages 7-16.

visit the site