Adult summer camps trending in Ontario among millennials fighting burnout

Are you a millennial who grew up spending summers at camp? If you're nodding yes, then adulthood has probably brought you a completely different type of summertime routine. Cue the Slack notifications and late-night doomscrolling sessions that always end with you researching the deadliest plane crashes in aviation history at like 1 a.m.

Feeling seen? Same.

But what if you could trade your packed calendar and constant need to feel "on" for a little wellness trend called adult summer camp?

No, this is isn't one of those hyper-disciplined wellness retreats with sunrise journaling and green juice cleanses (another bane of millennial existence). 

Adult summer camps are all about unplugging, touching grass — literally — and reconnecting with the version of yourself that existed before burnout became a personality trait.

Photo courtesy Two Islands Weekend 

It's one of the few places where adults are encouraged to be playful without feeling cringey. It's a place where strangers become friends over campfire sing-alongs while your phone stays away for hours, and nobody expects you to respond to emails by EOD.

Instead, your biggest decision of the day becomes whether you want to try the ropes course or cannonball into the lake (personally, I recommend the former). 

And honestly, it makes sense why more millennials are leaning into it. Spending time outdoors has long been linked to lower stress levels and improved moods — hello, Vitamin D. Add in activities like tie-dyeing t-shirts and sipping your favourite drink under the stars, and suddenly this starts sounding a lot better than another weekend spent recovering from work stress on your couch.

Photo courtesy Two Islands Weekend

And the best part? Everyone is there to disconnect. Nobody cares what you're wearing, and there's no pressure to upload the perfect Instagram story.

Luckily, Ontario has no shortage of options for adults looking to relive the magic of summer camp, this time with better snacks and fewer counsellors yelling "lights out!" 

Photo courtesy Nature Space Resort

Here are a few adult summer camps in Ontario worth checking out this year.

Forest Lake Camp

This adults-only getaway wants you to actually ditch adulting. Expect ziplining, lakeside bonfires, cabin stays, and all the nostalgic camp energy you oh-so-missed when you were a kid.

Two Islands Weekend

One of the most popular adult camp experiences near Toronto, this all-inclusive weekend blends classic camp activities with chef-prepared meals and lakeside dance parties that feel straight out of a millennial dream.

Nature Space Resort

If your ideal reset is wellness core, this adults-only retreat focuses on outdoor time to reconnect with nature without sacrificing comfort.

So, whether you're chasing nostalgia or trying to escape burnout, adult summer camps might just be the reset your inner child ordered for summer 2026.