Last summer, my partner and I found ourselves at a Bat Mitzvah hosted at a sleepaway camp nestled in the Poconos. We spent two unforgettable days disconnected from our phones, indulging in camp-style meals, sipping on bug juice, and sleeping on mini cot-sized beds in same-gender bunks with strangers. And honestly? It was an absolute blast! Sure, I had to navigate a cramped bathroom filled with 10 other girls vying for a glimpse in the tiny mirror before the big dance on Saturday night, but there were s’mores! And Coronas! Plus an epic tug-of-war match! Not to mention, I donned face paint and a blue tutu all weekend, channeling our camp spirit.
As this summer approaches, I can’t help but feel a pang of jealousy watching my kids board the bus for sleepaway camp. I’m not alone in this sentiment. Enter Camp No Counselors, a company that curates weekend getaways at various camps across the nation, designed specifically for adults looking to relive their childhoods—this time with cocktails in hand.
Founded by Jake Thompson in 2013, the idea stemmed from a weekend retreat he organized for friends. “I realized that adulthood often demands confidence, leaving little room for vulnerability,” he explains on the Camp No Counselors website. “Camp was our chance to shed our professional identities and reconnect with our authentic selves. More people need to experience this.”
Upcoming Camp Dates
If you’re feeling adventurous, here are the 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
For $475 to $575, you’ll enjoy roundtrip transportation, three nights of lodging in co-ed bunks, all meals and snacks, nightly themed parties, and a range of activities like archery, arts and crafts, softball, slip ‘n slide, tubing, wakeboarding, and ziplining.
The final night features a camp-wide talent show, where participants often take the stage to perform in front of a crowd of new friends. And yes, there’s an open bar throughout the weekend—Bloody Marys for breakfast, anyone?—for those who might need a little liquid courage.
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In summary, Camp No Counselors offers a unique chance for adults to rewind to their carefree camp days filled with fun, friendship, and a few drinks along the way.