YMCA Camp Hayward
Private
Camp Hayward is the girls' side of the South Shore YMCA's brother-sister Camp Burgess & Hayward, a traditional overnight camp on over 300 acres of forest, meadows, and freshwater ponds in Sandwich on Cape Cod (established 1928). It offers one- and two-week sessions for ages 7-16 with classic camp activities, plus a Teen Adventure Program (ages 12-17) with trips, outdoor leadership, and counselor-in-training tracks. Nonprofit YMCA.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact YMCA Camp Hayward directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★SAttended this camp back in the early 2000s. Cliques, gossiping, friendships were made and broken. Too much romanticized tension between the boys across the lake at Burgess with the girls at Hayward - could have done without that, including the co-ed dance. Best part of having gone to Hayward was the high ropes course and the coconut song. Also, was NOT fond of the HUGE spiders at the rest rooms or our French camp counselor Izzy, who would not let us shower when necessary, but only when she deemed that you were soiled enough. 👎👎
★★★★★Pauli PendletonGranddaughter had a great experience. Loved the water activities, was thoroughly engaged in her fa experience. Making bread and jam was a treat she didn't expect. Had nothing but positive things to say about her counselors. As her first overnight experience it was a great one. Thank you!
★★★★★Paula HillMy child has done Adventure Camps for 2 years, this summer will be the third. Could not ask for a better experience. She has had an awesome time, done activities that she never thought she’d like (climbing, kayaking, hiking) and made great friends. Awesome experience.
★Margot CampauThis place has no loyalty or safety for your children. My niece returned from Camp Hayward with a stick and poke done with pen ink and a needle. She said the counselors were aware of these activities and even did some of the poking. Absolutely unacceptable. I also heard of bullying and crude remarks from fellow campers and the “adults” in charge did nothing to stop this and even laughed at inappropriate jokes. Speaking of jokes, this camp is one.
★★★★★Jim Richards3rd year for our daughter (now 14) and she loves coming here for 2weeks of her summer. She has a friend who she is bunkmates with and they let you ask for the same cabin. Lots of activities and fun. Staff is great and attentive. Great way to get her off the machines and into arts and crafts and outdoor fun. She also always comes home a little more appreciative and humble which is the camp staff teaching them kindness. She even hugs her brother at pick up time. Wowsers!!!