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Spruce Lodge — 2016
A lodge transformed into a place campers actually want to be. From drama productions and Magic tournaments to Siesta hangouts, the renewed space gave the village a true gathering place.
Priorities: Stronger Communities · Growing Through Challenge
Priorities: Stronger Communities · Growing Through Challenge
Spruce Showerhouse — 2017
A new showerhouse brought greater privacy, accessibility and efficiency to everyday camp life—an early step toward designing facilities around the needs of today’s campers.
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background · Stewarding the Next Century
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background · Stewarding the Next Century
Gateway Pavilion — 2020
Moving nearly all Day Camp operations to the Cedar Lake side of Route 148 dramatically reduced road crossings for Hazen’s youngest campers while creating a better place to arrive and gather.
Priorities: Safety in the Background · Stronger Communities · Stewarding the Next Century
Priorities: Safety in the Background · Stronger Communities · Stewarding the Next Century
Waterfront — 2022
A reimagined waterfront made Cedar Lake more accessible, welcoming and usable, with improved changing spaces, gathering areas, docks and lake access.
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Growing Through Challenge · Stewarding the Next Century
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Growing Through Challenge · Stewarding the Next Century
Knowles Health Lodge — 2024
The renovated Health Lodge created more private, flexible and accessible spaces for caring for campers—including spaces for illness, quiet breaks and virtual mental-health support.
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background
Oak Village — 2025–2026
Oak grew its next ring as platform tents gave way to yurts and more private shower spaces, strengthening the village while preserving the distinctive experience of Hazen’s oldest campers.
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Stronger Communities · Safety in the Background
Priorities: Belonging by Design · Stronger Communities · Safety in the Background
New Challenge Course — Coming Next
The next generation of challenge at Hazen will replace the aging Alpine Tower with more team-focused elements where campers can problem-solve, communicate and succeed together.
Priorities: Growing Through Challenge · Stronger Communities · Stewarding the Next Century
Priorities: Growing Through Challenge · Stronger Communities · Stewarding the Next Century
Maple Village — Coming Next
Hazen’s largest upcoming project will reshape Maple as a true village, with a new lodge and showerhouse, intentional cabin layout, improved infrastructure and a flexible gathering space.
Priorities: Stronger Communities · Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background · Stewarding the Next Century
Priorities: Stronger Communities · Belonging by Design · Safety in the Background · Stewarding the Next Century
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