Who says camps are just for kids? Adults-only camps are springing up around the country, offering everything from pirate-themed knitting experiences to intensive pie-making classes. Relive your childhood summers while picking up a new hobby with one of these fun camps for grown-ups.
Broadway Fantasy Camp
New York, NY
If you’ve always fantasized about singing and dancing on one of Broadway’s stages, you can live out your dream at Broadway Fantasy Camp. You’ll perform with some of the industry’s top pros during these one- to five-day camps, where you’ll be rehearsing with an A-list team of Broadway professionals.
Upper Crust Pie Camp
Greenough, Montana
Learn how to make pies from the pros at this intensive pie-making camp, where you’ll learn the art of making the perfect crusts and fillings. You’ll have the opportunity to master food photography, and camp also features outdoor excursions like horseback riding, mountain biking and archery.
Camp Grounded
Anderson Valley, California
This summer camp for adults is all about recapturing the fun of childhood summer camps by trading smartphones and work deadlines for free-spirited fun. During your digital detox, you’ll experience all of the summer camp classics: talent shows, pillow fights, campfire sing-a-longs, friendship-bracelet making and stargazing.
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sock Camp
Port Ludlow, Washington
This isn’t your grandma’s knitting circle. At the pirate-themed Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sock Camp, you’ll spend four days enjoying the art of knitting socks and sailing the high seas during a whale-watching excursion.
Grrls Meat Camp
Napoleon, Kentucky
Ladies, this one is for you. The Grrls Meat Camp celebrates all things meat, from the butchering process to charcuterie and cooking practices. Whether you’re a farmer, butcher or just an all-around meat enthusiast, you’ll enjoy getting your hands dirty at this three-day camp.
WB Surf Camp
North Carolina, British Virgin Islands or Costa Rica
Have you always yearned to hang ten? Then the WB Surf Camp is for you. Whether you opt for a day or overnight camp, you’ll learn to master the waves while soaking up the sun off the coast of North Carolina, Costa Rica or the British Virgin Islands.
Adult Band Camp
Interlochen, Michigan
If you haven’t found time to pick up your flute or tuba since college, you can relieve the glory days of playing with a full ensemble at Adult Band Camp at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Master classes and private practice sessions lead up to a public performance at the end of camp.
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