Miss those summer days you spent at camp when you were younger? Camps catered to adults are becoming the new craze. Some provide the traditional summer camp experience—swimming, canoeing, and hiking. Others offer novel adventures at space camp and band camp. Feel like a kid again lodging at one of these 15 best summer camps for adults.
Camp No Counselors: California and New York
No more pesky camp counselor ruining all the fun. Relive your summer camp experience as unsupervised adults at Camp No Counselor. They advertise fun outdoor activities like swimming, climbing, water slides, and throwback dance parties. Most of these you can do all while holding a beer. As they say, when the cat is away, the mice will play. Enjoy the freedom of being an adult at this camp.
Club Getaway: Connecticut
Need a vacation? Plan an adventure-filled experience at Club Getaway, the premier camp for adults. Enjoy waterfront activities, adventure parks, dance classes, and the crazy Olympics. As a camper, you’ll be too busy having fun to worry about all those pressing work emails. Savor the experience and relish the cabin life with modern amenities.
Camp Wandawega: Wisconsin
This adult-centered camp is geared toward creatives. With a history as a respite party area for Chicagoans during Prohibition, Camp Wandawega now provides a collaborative atmosphere for all types of artists. It’s a chance to network and meet like-minded individuals. A magazine gets published with campers’ work, and they also have an artist-in-residence program. Find inspiration at this fun and artsy camp.
Women’s Adventure Retreat: Michigan and Wisconsin
Here is an adult camp exclusively for women. Campers spend an all-inclusive weekend together with loads of activities. Come during the summer, and you can expect archery, high ropes, zip lines, sailing, and kayaking. Enjoy ice skating, cross-country skiing, art projects, and winter nature walks in the winter. Feel empowered in a supportive and fun environment, where you can be your best self.
Camp Bonfire: Pennsylvania
At Camp Bonfire, campers should expect to see at least one bonfire. But there is no shortage of fun activities adults can partake in. The list includes archery, rock climbing, swimming, wood burning, embroidery, card printing, camping, button making, and more. Spend an energizing weekend at Camp Bonfire and relax around a bonfire after a long, fun-filled day.
Camp Grounded: Texas
At Camp Grounded, campers undergo a complete digital detox. Electronics are put away for a weekend of off-the-grid fun. The adult camp offers many activities, including capture the flag, face painting, archery, a talent show, swimming, and more. Step away from your device and focus on what matters most: friendships and lasting memories.
Band Camp: Michigan
You can’t hear it, but music is emitting from these small cabins. At Interlochen, these unique practice rooms give adults another chance to be a band kid. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. Join other passionate musicians and perform in one of the many different ensembles. If you are too embarrassed to practice, you’ll find comfort knowing that the animals can’t tell you it sounds bad.
Adult Space Camp: Alabama
Did you lose your chance to go to a space camp? Join the Adult Space Camp and see what you missed. See what it takes to be an astronaut—ride the Multi-Axis Trainer, construct and launch your model rocket, engineer a protective heat shield, complete the Low Elements Ropes Course, and become the hero on a simulated space mission. Houston, we have accomplished your dream. Experience the thrill of achievement at this unique camp.
Camp Throwback: Indiana
Conner Prairie is a living history museum affiliated with the Smithsonian. During the summer, kids enjoy the Adventure Camp, where they participate in various outdoor activities and interact with the museum. The camp is so fun that adults want to be involved. So, they offer Camp Throwback, a summer camp experience for grown-ups. As a camper, you will do nostalgic activities like zip lining, camp crafts, field games, archery, and canoeing.
Camp Halcyon: Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
You will find no glamping here. Adult campers bunk in cabins surrounded by red and white pine trees. But don’t worry, you’ll hardly be staying in your room. Camp Halcyon, an all-inclusive camping experience for grown-ups, will keep you busy with many activities. Volleyball, yoga, karaoke, cooking, archery, swimming, and more will be fun. They also offer beer and wine-tasting activities. When they say all-inclusive, that includes food and drinks!
Epic Nerd Camp: Maryland
Imagine these tables stacked with hundreds of tabletop board games. At Epic Nerd Camp, unleash your inner nerd and play all types of games. The adult camp offers IRL activities, swordplay, archery, and live-action role-playing. If you’re worried about being comfortable for the week, find relief in boarding with modern amenities. They even provide Tempurpedic twin beds!
Campowerment: Pennsylvania
This all-inclusive summer camp is exclusively for women. With the support of renowned experts, women from all job fields can expect to find authentic friendships, feel supported in a safe space, and network with other ambitious women. Campers will do arts & crafts, meditation, dance fitness, journaling, ropes course, and a relay race. Leave Campowerment with a stronger sense of self and ready to tackle life’s challenges.
Summercamp: Massachusetts
Summercamp is a unique vacation experience on Martha’s Vineyard. It is a modern boutique hotel with a nostalgic camping feel. Vacationers can relax on the pier, snack at Camp Canteen, or play games like Twister and ping-pong. During the summertime, they can explore the area’s beautiful beaches, visit Historic Oak Bluffs across the harbor, and enjoy a variety of restaurants and shopping.
Sorrel River Ranch
Sorrel River Ranch is a resort and spa that offers a unique camping experience. Surrounded by Moab’s breathtaking landscape, vacationers can admire the Colorado River view from their cabin porch and go horseback riding, off-roading, hiking, and rafting, among the many adventures available. Relax and rejuvenate at one of the Southwest’s most desirable locations.
The Woods Campground: Pennsylvania
This is the only LGBT+-themed adult summer camp. The experience is open to members only, and clothes are optional. Looking to bond with like-minded individuals? Enjoy recreational activities such as volleyball, hiking, dancing, and swimming. At The Woods Campground, you can feel comfortable being authentic and meeting new people.
