Thanks, @BusinessInsider for the inspiring conversation about the state of mental health in adults, and why something as simple as a trip to a summer camp can help combat feelings of isolation.Story: Forget Euro summer travelers want to return to summer campExcerpts:The nostalgic art of sharing bunks and canoeing with new friends is no longer reserved for kids at summer sleepaway camps. Lately, an increasing number of grown-ups have begun flocking to adult-only summer camps. You can relive your glory days with activities like kayaking, archery, and marshmallows over the campfire.A growing number of adults have started seeking out these nostalgic experiencesUs grown-ups feel isolated 30% of adults reported feeling lonely at least once weekly over the last year, according to the American Psychiatric Associations survey of 2,200 people in January 2024.To combat this, young adults have been attending more face-to-face social events, whether it be running groups, reading clubs, or, in this case, summer camps even if it means shelling out cash for the potential to make new friends.It doesnt matter if you were raised on Park Avenue or a farm town, Tereasa Surratt, the co-owner of resort Wandawega, told BI. When you show up at camp, youre wearing the same t-shirt and doing the same things.Surratts historic lakeside property in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, has cabins, homes, and glamping accommodations to sleep up to 75 people.Instead of a planned itinerary, Wandawega offers camp-like amenities and activities like a treehouse, hatchet throwing, watersports, and vintage craft kits that keep most guests hanging around on-site.You never know whos going to be in the cabin next to you, Surratt said. Unlikely friendships are forged.Theres no age restriction, but Surratt estimates at least 80% of Wandawegas guests are grown-ups, noting a recent influx in adult group bookings.Thanks !First feature pic of camp in the story by @bobcoscarelli Written by Brittany Chang

September 19, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram