Los Angeles Times

CAMP FOR ADULTS

- BY ALICE SHORT

Maybe you went to sleep-away camp as a child. Perhaps you’re anticipati­ng a similar experience for your own kids. At the very least, we assume you’re familiar with the concept thanks to movies such as “The Parent Trap,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Moonrise Kingdom” or the mother of all camp fantasies: “Meatballs.” ¶ Summer camp for kids is permanentl­y enshrined in the culture. ¶ Now a growing number of adults want in on that experience. Pinterest, which has been looking into travel trends for 2017, reports a 43% increase in interest in adult summer camps, based on searches and pins — and the offerings continue to multiply. ¶ If you yearn for a grown-up getaway but hope to stay relatively close to home, here are a few options.

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