Burgess & Hayward

Performing & Creative Arts

From singing in the dining hall to dressing up for the co-ed dance, creative expression can be found all over the place at Camp Burgess and Hayward.  During the day we like to take all this creative energy and focus it into some fantastic organized activities.

Visual Arts

  • Drawing, sculpting, collaging in nature
  • Ceramics
  • Tie-dye
  • Totem poles
  • Paint Wars
  • Trash sculptures
  • Jewelry making
  • Costume design
  • Murals
  • Cabin flags & decorations
  • Sewing

MUSIC

  • Learn the guitar
  • Practice the piano
  • Form a band
  • Perform at our music festival
  • Drum circle
  • Vocal lessons

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Film and edit your own video
  • Stop motion animation
  • Video document camp events
  • Create sets, costumes, and props
  • Digital photography
  • Green screen activities
  • Present your video to the camp

DRAMA

  • Acting games
  • Short skits
  • Create sets, costumes, and props
  • Improvisation activities
  • Perform on stage at campfires and lodge

DANCE

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  • Different theme days - Hip-hop, Salsa, World music, 80's pop, Musicals
  • Choreography
  • Strength & flexibility exercises
  • Costume preparation
  • Perform on stage at campfires and lodge