Drey Land, the ultimate outdoor classroom, is foundational to the school’s ecology and outdoor education programming. Generations of students have hiked into the remote camp in the Ozarks and been immersed in its beautiful and diverse landscape of ecosystems.
With local timber supplied by landowner Leo Drey ’34, seniors and faculty members built Dreyer Lodge, named in memory of James M. Dreyer (father of Jeff ’71 and Joe ’73). The camp was dedicated in June 1971, and in August 1971 the entering seventh grade class participated in the first orientation at the camp, a program that continues today.
Currently, Drey Land supports the Burroughs biology curriculum, outdoor education, programs for incoming 7th and 9th graders, and the twelfth-grade leadership trip. During the school’s most recent strategic planning process, Drey Land was prioritized for capital improvements to better accommodate students and staff.
Starting in 2021, 367 members from the Burroughs community rose to the challenge that Alice Walz Galt '70 presented in order to build a new lodge and bathroom facilities. With the lodge and restrooms now complete, Jeff Dreyer ’71 is encouraging the community to continue their support by contributing to an endowed fund. This fund will ensure the long-term maintenance and preservation of the Drey Land camp for future generations.
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