Brigham Burlingame
Program Director
Brigham joined the year-round team in 2024. Previously, he was a Cabin Leader in the Cadet Division from 2011-2014, serving as Division Head in 2014. For summers 2015 – 2017, Brigham worked on the program staff as the Trips Director. From 2018 – 2023, Brigham took a hiatus from Belknap, living in various places in Colorado’s Denver Metro Area. During this time, Brigham earned a B.A. in Geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder and worked across several industries in a variety of roles, including as a beverage research and development specialist, GIS technician, fermentation technician, and ski technician.
During the summer season, Brigham plans camper programming, as well as trains staff in outdoor recreation skills and safety, organizes all hiking, sailing, and canoeing trips, and facilitates all overnight campouts.
Outside of the summertime, Brigham focuses on managing all spring and fall programming at Belknap, including school groups, family camps, and other smaller gatherings. Additionally, Brigham is working to develop international exchange opportunities for Belknappers through a fellowship program in Chile.

