5 very cool year-round camps for adults

What did you dream of, when you were drifting off on your camp bed as a kid? Maybe of a life of adventure, learning, inspiration and pampering — exactly what you’ll find at these cool camp experiences designed for grownups. They’re open year-round, too, so they’re perfect for your next holiday.

1. Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (Stockbridge, Massachusetts)

Set within 100 acres of rolling Berkshire hills, just 2.5 hours from Boston or New York, Kripalu is every yogi’s dream getaway. Go for a special program led by one of their famous invited guests, or carve your own path from the daily menu of activities you can mix-and-match — from hiking to crystal bowl concerts to incredible massages to, you guessed it, yoga classes of every description.

2. Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico)

From the luxurious comfort of your own adobe, you’ll realize this isn’t your average retreat. There’s never a dull moment at this health spa just an hour away from the San Diego airport, across the border in Mexico. During your week or two-week stay, sign up for classes ranging from dance to aquatics to strength and flexibility, not to mention emotional work led by guest experts. There are pools, a spa, and organic vegetarian food (mostly farmed onsite) that is a major draw.

3. Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat & Health Spa (Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia)

Rated one of the best health retreats in the world, Mountain Trek holds an all-inclusive week-long immersive reset program that aims to transform your body, mind and spirit with lots of rejuvenating outdoor time in the beautiful B.C. forest. The program includes daily guided hikes, therapeutic massages, strength and stability classes, yoga, mindfulness-based guided relaxation sessions and chef-made meals for a complete feel-good reboot.

4. Civana Wellness Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Dubbed a playground of wellbeing, this luxe getaway is a place to escape and recharge, all in the spirit of fun. The setting: the transportive Sonoran desert. The program: packed with inspiring human connections, daily sweat and meditation, curated personal growth and discovery, outdoor adventures, and a few surprises to boot. The 10+ daily classes include things like paddleboarding, HIIT Pilates, barre, aerial yoga and our favourite: rest and reflect.

5. BodyHoliday (Cariblue Beach, St. Lucia)

Say the words “St. Lucia” and we’re already starting to relax. This luxury wellness resort in the Caribbean is just the kind of camp we love: full of learning opportunities, self-improvement, great food and watersports. You can go sailing, cycling, kayaking, even scuba diving, and if you’re more into spiritual health, you can ask the expert staff to plan a Joy of Wellness program especially for you, mixing physical and emotional therapies.

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