The best summer camps for adults in the U.S.

Best for: beginner surfers

Whether you've been dreaming of taking up surfing for a while or are just looking to hone in on your skillset, Endless Summer's adult-only surf camps have you covered. The program equips surfers of all experience levels with the requisite tools, instruction and guidance to tackle the waves once and for all. When they're not surfing, campers can hang out in the aptly named Low Tide Lounge, enjoy happy hours, go skateboarding, play ping pong or explore San Clemente and neighboring towns in sunny Orange County, CA. Accommodations, meals, drinks and snacks—along with all surfing equipment and expert instruction—are included in the rate. 

2025 dates: June 2-6, September 1-5 and September 8-12

Price: $1,495 for the June session; $1,695 for the September sessions.

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Best for: solo female campers

Camp Social, the brainchild of influencer and content creator Liv Schreiber, was founded to help women in their 20s and 30s make new friends after she found it hard to do so herself. As such, many attendees arrive solo…only to leave with a whole new crew. 2025 marks Camp Social’s third year, and this year brings exciting new activities like claw clip design, sound baths, cooking classes, and “Campchella,” a themed party. Tickets include accommodations, locally sourced meals and cocktail hour, a nightly open bar, unlimited activities, nightly entertainment and a goodie bag worth over $500 .

2025 dates: August 22–24

Price: Specifics are yet to be announced, but expect to pay under $1,000; tickets go on sale on April 20.

Best for: an authentic camp stay

Camp No Counselors offers an all-inclusive, adults-only summer camp experience at actual summer camps across New York and California. Participants can enjoy various activities and events, including themed soirees, plus plenty of live music. You can also expect a slew of camp traditions like Olympics and talent shows, along with lip sync battles and slip n’ slide flip cup. All in all, the options are seemingly endless: Try your hand at rock climbing, enter a dodgeball tournament, show off your creativity at arts & crafts, head to yoga with a cocktail in hand, or simply lounge out by the pool.

2025 dates: NY: May 29–June 1, August 29–September 1; CA: August 14–17

Price: $950–$1,000

Best for: a tech-free vacation

Camp Rahh will host its annual retreat from June 12 to 15 this year. Spanning 47 acres on serene Samish Island, Washington, the campground is flanked by natural beauty in the form of tranquil forest, expansive grassland and pristine private beaches along Padilla Bay—all setting the scene for a fun-filled, nature-centric escape. Open to all adults ages 18-plus, regardless of race, sex, sexuality, political affiliation, and religion, Camp Rahh offers a curated list of activities ranging from meditation and creative writing to kayaking and cooking classes to dance parties and wellness workshops. Tuition includes lodging (bunk beds in designated gender and gender-neutral cabins), roundtrip transportation to and from Seatle, and all meals, snacks and drinks. Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that Camp Rahh is completely tech-free, so feel free to ditch the phone and the laptop.

2025 dates: June 12-15

Price: From $900 per person

Best for: a quick weekend getaway

For long weekends throughout the summer, fun-loving adults, many from NYC, gather at Club Getaway for team sports like basketball and softball, water activities such as kayaking, waterskiing and water trampolines, plus adventurous retreats, including rock climbing, trapeze and plenty of on-site festivities. The upscale, rustic-inspired cabins—which include AC, memory foam mattresses, daily housekeeping and private baths—offer views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

2025 dates: Many sessions from Memorial Day through Labor Day; click here for the full schedule.

Price: From $459 per person, depending on the date

Best for: aspiring astronauts

Okay, so you don’t technically launch into the stratosphere, but everything else about Adults Space Academy is pretty damn cool. Here, you can channel your inner Sally Ride and train on astronaut simulators, including a gravity chair and that multiaxial doohickey you always see in the movies. You’ll also help build and launch a model rocket and immerse yourself in the history of the U.S. space program. Be warned: You’ll not only train like an astronaut but also sleep and eat like one, too, which means dorm-like facilities and cafeteria-style food await.

2025 dates: Several dates from April–September; click here for full availability

Price: From $899 per person 

Best for: a nostalgic experience

Summercamp in Massachusetts is inspired by—you guessed it—summer camp. The area surrounding the 95-room property was a former 'camp' hotspot for the Methodist Church. Today, the boutique hotel is chock-full of fun and nostalgia-inducing touches like a canteen (Cracker Jacks and Dreamsicles, anyone?), vintage games (Twister), hanging chairs in the lobby, and a sprawling porch. You can also expect plenty of colorful accents, too. Meanwhile, the rustic- and retro-inspired interiors—some of which come complete with bunk beds to truly drive the summer camp theme home—are another highlight.

2025 dates: This resort opens year-round

Price: From around $400 per night

Best for: thrill seekers

Adventure awaits at the 240-acre Sorrel River Ranch in Moab in the form of horseback riding, off-roading, hot air balloon rides, mountain biking, hiking, rafting and so much more. Alternatively, keep things simple—and far more relaxed—by opting for a massage at the on-site spa or picking veggies in the Sorrel Garden. All sorts of classic lawn games, from pickleball and bocce ball to cornhole to croquet, can be enjoyed here, too. Lastly, end your day by the bonfire—or a nightcap at Epic Bar, which has its own roaring fire—before retreating to your rustic-chic suite, complete with a private porch and postcard-worthy views.

2025 dates: The resort is open year-round

Price: From around $1,100 per night

Best for: getting frisky

Ever played volleyball while naked? Well, now’s your chance at this members-only, clothing-optional LGBTQ+ getaway. At The Woods, couples and singles can mix it up between lake activities, hiking, and hot tubbing. The clubhouse is the nighttime gathering spot, with deejayed dance parties and a bonfire area just out back. Also, be sure to come prepared: special themed weekends include everything from naked foam parties or mass skinny-dipping. Are you up for the thrill? You'll need to become a member first.

2025 dates: The campground is open year-round

Price: From around $175 per night; membership from $50 per person

Best for: outdoorsy activities

Big Cedar Lodge calls itself "America’s Premier Wilderness Resort," and it’s easy to see why. The property, which is located in the Ozark Mountains, spans 4,600-plus acres alone. Campers of all ages will especially love the 50,000-square-foot activity center, which boasts underwater-themed bowling, laser tag, an arcade, bumper cars, and a golf simulator, to name just a few. You can also choose from all sorts of other activities like water sports, shuffleboard, volleyball, bonfires, pickleball, horseback riding, guided hiking, biking, mini-golfing, fishing, boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and, of course, relaxing on the sandy beach. 

2025 dates: The resort is open year-round

Price: From around $280 per night

Best for: fans of spendy glamping

Think of The Green O as a hotel-within-a-hotel since it’s part of the 37,000-acre Resort at Paws Up. This smaller, adults-only property is perfect for those searching for seclusion sans-sacrificing luxury accommodations or amenities. Accommodations here are called hauses and there are just 12 of them, some of which are suspended above the ground. However, each offers plenty of natural light via floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a fireplace and plenty of outdoor space for taking in the tranquil forest views. Craving even more adventure? Sign up for horseback riding, fly-fishing, boating, hiking or climbing excursions. 

2025 dates: The resort is open year-round

Price: From around $3,900 per night

Best for: musicians

Woodwinds, strings, percussion, and brass come together at the Michigan arts institution for an intense week of full orchestral rehearsals interspersed with sectional retreats, master classes and private lessons. Symphonic Band Camp concludes with a performance open to the public, and, considering that Interlochen attracts artists and musicians from all over the country, the pressure is definitely high. Luckily, the bucolic 1,200-acre campus, bookended by two lakes, will help you maintain your zen mindset and counteract any stage fright that may come your way.

2025 dates: August 5–10

Price: Registration from $626; accommodations are booked separately at Stone Hotel and Cottages, offering participants 10% discounted rates.

Best for: Creative extra-curricular activities

Once a Latvian church camp, Wandawega has been transformed into a hip haven for the Midwest creative class: Chefs, artists, brewers and architects have all gathered at the lakeside grounds for private, unplugged retreats. Bygone activities abound, from canoeing and dock fishing to shuffleboard and archery. No food or drink is included, but outdoor grills and smokers mean you can indulge in multiple DIY barbecues daily. Accommodations, which range from tents to vintage cabins to renovated homes, are bookable through Airbnb.

2025 dates: Camp Wandawega operates more like a rustic resort but for private retreats; however, the property posts its surplus accommodations on Airbnb.

Price: Accommodation from $650 per night; bookable on Airbnb.

Best for: seafaring types

Most summertime art projects are not made to last. A wooden boat, however, is forever. At this sleepover retreat in coastal Maine, you’ll get to build the boat of your dreams—a sea skiff, a dinghy, maybe even a wooden kayak—using traditional plans and building methods. At night, retire to a shared student house on the school’s gorgeous 60-acre 'saltwater campus' and wake up to the rocky harbor views. Alternatively, those who prefer doing to making can explore the myriad overnight sailing and kayaking programs.

2025 dates: Several courses throughout July and August; click here for the full schedule.

Price: Tuition from around $900 to $1,000, depending on the course.

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Best for: wellness seekers

Spanning 73 acres along the banks of the Hudson River and surrounded by forests and hills, this Hudson Valley hideout is perfect for grown-ups seeking some good old-fashioned summer fun. On-site activities include guided nature walks, archery, yoga and happy hours spent around the fire pit. Wellness-seekers will especially enjoy the waterfront saunas, while gourmands will also appreciate the decadent breakfast or brunch offerings delivered straight to your doorstep. The River Pavilion, helmed by chef David Silverman, offers mouthwatering bites inspired by local treasures, such as house-smoked Hudson steelhead trout, wild mushroom stew and even the local farm's green salad.

2025 dates: The resort is open year-round.

Price: From around $250 per night

Best for: luxe accommodations

For a truly luxe summer camp experience, look no further than The Point Resort, a Relais & Chateaux property. Situated along the shores of Upper Saranac Lake, this historic 75-acre estate, built for William Avery Rockefeller II nearly a century ago, serves as an idyllic retreat for well-heeled grown-ups looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Take your pick of popular outdoor activities such as watersports (including tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, to name a few), tennis, badminton, croquet, yoga, lawn games and hiking. However, don't expect traditional bunk-style accommodations; guests stay in luxury rooms with hand-crafted beds, a stone wood-burning fireplace, and outdoor sitting areas.

2025 dates: The resort is open year-round.

Price: From around $2,600 per night

Best for: spa-ing in nature

Look no further than Hidden Pond in Maine for a secluded summer hideaway. The dynamic property is surrounded by 60 acres of tranquil forest; however, this isn’t your typical rustic retreat. Instead, fun-loving guests can enjoy luxury amenities like two outdoor swimming pools and an adults-only treetop spa. Accommodations range from multi-bedroom cottages, complete with fireplaces and furnished patios, to contemporary two-person bungalows outfitted with marble bathrooms. When you’re not relaxing in your room, take advantage of the many on-site activities, including yoga, guided nature walks, berry picking at the on-site farm, biking and more.

2025 dates: The resort is open from May 1 through October 31.

Price: The starting rate is $499 per night.