Last summer, my partner and I found ourselves at a Bat Mitzvah held at a sleepaway camp nestled in the Poconos. We spent two glorious days disconnected from our phones, indulging in camp cuisine, sipping on bug juice, and crashing on mini cots in same-sex bunks with a bunch of strangers. And you know what? It was absolutely amazing!
So what if I had to prep for the big Saturday night dance in a bathroom packed with 10 other girls, all vying for space in front of the one tiny mirror? There were s’mores! And Coronas! Not to mention an intense tug-of-war competition! Plus, I got to rock face paint and a blue tutu all weekend long, because we’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit how about YOU?!
Okay, maybe I did get a tad overexcited. But this summer marks the fifth time my kids will be off at sleepaway camp, and honestly, I can’t help but feel a twinge of envy each year as I wave goodbye to that bus. Turns out, I’m not alone in this feeling. Enter Camp No Counselors, a company that offers curated, boozy weekends at various camps across the country, just for adults—yes, that includes us!
Founded by Mark Roberts in 2013 after he hosted a weekend for friends, Camp No Counselors aims to give adults a chance to escape their everyday personas and embrace their inner child. “Most of our adult lives require us to put on a confident front, but camp allows us to be genuinely vulnerable,” he explains on the CNC website. “It’s a space where you can truly be yourself, and more people should get to experience that.”
Upcoming Camp Dates
If you’re intrigued, here are some upcoming camp dates:
- June 4-7 in Chicago
- May 28-31 and September 4-7 in New York
- August 20-23 in Nashville
- October 1-4 in Los Angeles
The price ranges from $475 to $575, which covers roundtrip transportation, three nights in co-ed bunks, all meals and snacks, nightly themed parties, and fun activities like archery, arts and crafts, softball, slip n slide, tubing, wakeboarding, and ziplining.
Don’t miss the camp-wide talent show on the final night, where it’s common for guests to perform in front of a crowd of newfound friends. Oh, and did I mention there’s an open bar all weekend long? That’s right—Bloody Marys for breakfast, anyone?!
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In summary, it turns out adult summer camp is not just a nostalgic getaway; it’s a chance to rediscover joy, camaraderie, and maybe even a little liquid courage!