Re-live your favorite childhood memories at adult summer camp

There’s something about summer that makes us crave a break from routine. Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the memories of school being out—but when the season’s in full swing, the idea of escaping for a few days to play outside again sounds more appealing than ever. That’s exactly what Skyland Camp & Retreat offers: a grown-up take on summer camp, set against the scenic backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains in Clyde, North Carolina.

With four different adult camp experiences offered between June and August, Skyland makes it easy to unplug, unwind, and rediscover the simple joy of nature, connection, and carefree days.

Unplug and Let Your Inner Child Loose

Campers arrive to a warm welcome and a relaxed first evening, with daily cocktail hours, delicious chef-prepared meals, and time to settle into camp life. Each program offers a perfect mix of freedom and structure—you can keep your days packed with horseback riding, archery, and lake adventures, or take it slow with journaling, a dip in the pool, or a long swing in the hammock.

The coffee’s strong, the campfire is calling, and the days are yours to fill—or not. At Skyland, adult summer camp isn’t code for “wellness retreat with rules.” It’s part throwback, part thrill ride. Saddle up for horseback treks through the woods, sharpen your aim at the archery range, or cannonball into the lake like you're 12 again!

Whether you’re journaling in a hammock or howling at the moon with your new camp crew, this is a summer adventure on your terms. Come for the chef-made meals, stay for the stories you’ll take home (and maybe a few bug bites).

Accommodations range from lodge rooms to a fully equipped Ranch House. Everything from meals to linens is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and let go.

Choose Your Camp Adventure

• Women’s Golf Retreat
  June 5–8, 2025 | 4 days / 3 nights | Starting at $1,450
  Perfect for those who find their zen on the green, this retreat blends golf instruction and play with Skyland’s signature camp comforts.
• Mother-Daughter Camp
  July 10–13 (ages 8–14) & July 17–20 (ages 6–10) | $795 per camper
  Share an unforgettable weekend of crafts, campfires, archery, and connection in Skyland’s beautiful mountain setting. Expect giggles, bonding, and lifelong memories.
• Grown-Up Girls Camp
  July 23–27, 2025 | 5 days / 4 nights | $1,095 per camper
  A women-only experience filled with camp nostalgia, laid-back luxury, and plenty of space to just be. Lounge, laugh, or leap into the lake—it’s your camp, your pace.
• Soul Camp
  July 31–August 3, 2025 | 4 days / 3 nights | Starting at $1,450
  A soulful immersion into self-care, equine-facilitated learning, meditation, and mountain serenity. Ideal for those craving a deeper reset and meaningful reconnection.

Skyland Camp & Retreat – Adult Camps 2025

Address: 171 Skyline Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Site: skylandcamp.com
Ages: 21+ for most camps (Mother-Daughter Camp includes ages 6–14)

Thrill-o-meter: 7 out of 10
Rates: starting at $795-$1450