Autumn Adventure Camp!

Adventure Camp combines the nostalgia of camp and a wilderness retreat. Breathe in crisp air, view vibrant fall foliage, and enjoy cozy fires in the NJ Pinelands. Escape the noise and return to something wilder as the leaves turn. Join us for an autumn weekend of flowing rivers, glowing campfires, brilliant starry skies, and deep connection in the heart of the New Jersey Pinelands. 

Adventure Camp for Adults is part autumn camp nostalgia, part outdoor retreat, and part unforgettable wilderness experience. It is designed for curious humans who want to unplug, explore, and reconnect with nature (and themselves). Spend your day paddling through cedar tea-colored rivers framed by changing autumn leaves, spotting wildlife on guided foliage and ecology walks, wrapping up in blankets beneath the pines, and sharing hearty dinner with fellow adventurers. At night, gather around the crackling campfire for s’mores, stories, and naturalist-led night hikes beneath the forest canopy. Whether you’re an experienced outdoor enthusiast or simply craving Autumn air and something real, this weekend is built to be welcoming, playful, grounding, and genuinely memorable.

Camping Location: Pinelands Adventures Pine Tree Center                          110 Butterworths Bog Rd  Tabernacle, NJ 08088      pinetreecenternj.org

Expect:

Guided canoe & kayaking adventures through the Batsto River
Campfire socials + s’mores under the stars
Bird walks, forest bathing, and ecology experiences
Cozy cabins or tent camping
Delicious, shared dinners
A community of nature-loving adults
Plenty of time to slow down, wander, and breathe

No screens. No pressure. No performance.
Just adventure, connection, and the magic of summer camp — grown up.

Come solo, bring a partner, or gather your friends.
Leave muddy, happy, and already planning your return.

Friday, October 9th 

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Arrival + settle into cabins and campsites

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome Dinner

8:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet Your Guides + Opening Circle

9:00 PM onward
Campfire Social + S’mores

Saturday, October 10th

6:00 AM
Coffee + Tea Available

10:00 AM
Gather + Prep for River Trip

10:30 AM
Pickup for River Trip

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Guided Fall Foliage Paddle on the Batsto River
(Lunch during trip)

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Downtime — shower, relax, explore camp

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Naturalist-Led Night Hike or Pine Barrens Movie Night (depending upon energy)

9:00 PM onward
Campfire Social + S’mores

Sunday, October 11th

6:00 AM
Coffee + Tea Available

10:00 AM
Gather + Goodbyes or Prep for Optional Self-Guided Intermediate Mullica River Trip

10:30 AM
Drive to Pinelands Adventure for Optional Self-Guided Intermediate Mullica River Trip

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Optional Self-Guided Intermediate Mullica River Trip

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Return + Departure

Adventure Camp Weekend is designed to help adults reconnect with something many of us have lost: unstructured time outdoors, genuine human connection, and a sense of adventure. This isn’t a packed conference schedule or a luxury retreat pretending to be nature, it’s a real, immersive experience in the wild beauty of the New Jersey Pinelands.

What makes this weekend special is the combination of guided outdoor experiences and spacious downtime. You’ll paddle through quiet cedar rivers, listen for owls beneath the stars, sip coffee in the morning mist, and spend slow moments in hammocks and around campfires. There’s room to participate fully, but also room to simply breathe.

The weekend is intentionally built to feel welcoming whether you arrive solo, with a partner, or with friends. People tend to leave with muddy shoes, new friendships, and the feeling that they were part of something rare, a community rooted in curiosity, nature, play, and presence.

Led by experienced guides and naturalists who deeply love the Pinelands, Adventure Camp is also an opportunity to experience this unique ecosystem in a meaningful way. From wildlife and ecology to storytelling and night sounds in the forest, the weekend invites you to slow down and notice the natural world differently.

Most of all, Adventure Camp feels like childhood camp magic brought into adulthood. It’s equal parts nostalgic, grounding, adventurous, and fun.