Yes, Summer Camps for Adults Are Real And These Are The Best Ones
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- On Thursday, May 4, 2023
Summer is nearly here, so if you’re ready to rediscover your youth and enjoy all of the BEST elements of summer camp as an adult, then you’re in luck.
Summer camps for adults are a real thing and there are tons to choose from across the U.S. Whether you had the time of your life at summer camp as a kid and want to relive it, or you missed out on the quintessential camp experience, now you’ve got a chance to step back in time and experience all of the canoeing, campfire songs, and cabin raids as an adult.
Offering all of your favorite nostalgia-inducing games and activities of summer camp but with your beverages of choice and some finer digs, these summer camps for adults are some of the best in the country.
Best Party Camp
Camp No Counselors - CA, NY, FL
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Camp No Counselors offers summer camps for adults in California, New York, and Florida with a super fun, party atmosphere tied to all of your favorite camp activities. By day you can zip line, swim, play dodge ball or enjoy arts and crafts with a beverage in hand, and every night there are socials with live bands, campfires, and themed costume parties.
The classic three night, all-inclusive weekend camps allow you to play like a kid, and party like a grown-up. Summer camps are available throughout the summer! Get more info here.
Best Relaxing Camp
Camp Wilding - The Ozarks, MO
A true retreat from the world, Camp Wilding in The Ozarks helps campers relax, heal, and let go. Whether you’d like to kayak down the river, swim, visit the reflection pools, or explore the wildflower fields, each day begins with a sunrise yoga and meditation and each evening offers its own special guided adventure.
The owners of this Missouri getaway want you to have a life changing experience and that’s exactly what their selection of classes and activities offers. Get more info here.
Best Boutique Camp
Summercamp - Martha’s Vineyard, MA
You can book your Summercamp experience held at a boutique hotel in Massachusetts. Previously a camp location for the Methodist Church, the renovated historic hotel is now a rustic, retro revival of everything you loved about summer camp.
Located in Martha’s Vineyard in the heart of Oak Bluffs, at Summercamp you can play Twister or ping pong, get a bite to eat at Camp Canteen, or just chill on a deck chair as you enjoy the harbor views. Here you can infuse all the best summer camp vibes into an unforgettable stay in Martha’s Vineyard. Get more info here.
Best Adventure Camp
Sorrel River Ranch - UT
One of the most sought-after destinations in the American Southwest, the stunning landscape is your playground at Sorrel River Ranch. You can mountain bike, hike, raft, hop on a balloon ride, horseback ride and more. Or if you feel like taking it easy you can spend time at the on-site spa, the Sorrel Garden, or play some lawn games like bocce ball or pickleball.
Ending your night by the bonfire or at the nearby Epic Bar, there’s no way to go wrong. Staying in a custom-built cabin on 240 acres of Utah ranchland, every moment is filled with adventure and discovery. Get more info here.
Best LGBTQ+ Camp
The Woods - PA
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The membership-only, LGBTQ+ camping resort in Pennsylvania is clothing optional and it’s located on 161 acres of gorgeous campgrounds with streams and a 4-acre lake. At The Woods you can enjoy volleyball, hiking, yoga, swimming, and deejayed dance parties by the campfire.
There are special themed weekend activities running from May through October and whether you come single or with a partner, it was voted one of the best places to meet new friends! Get more info here.
Best Nerdy Camp
Space Camp in Alabama
Yes! Even adults can go to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Space Camp offers several different options for adults to partake in the scientific excitement including a 3-day/2-night experience, 6-day/5-night advanced academy, and Space Academy for educators including a special program funded just for teachers within Alabama.
Train on the astronaut simulators like the gravity chair, build and launch a model rock, and immerse yourself in the U.S. space program. Get more info here.
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