A virtual week-long experience designed to inspire you, energize you and teach you a new skill or two. Why? Because we think adults deserve to go to summer camp too! Summer camp isn’t just for kids.
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About Camp
Akimbo Summer Camp is about encouraging us all to take some time to cultivate more play, possibility and curiosity into our lives.
What exactly are some of the specific benefits of doing that?
Taking the time to engage in activities that allow for play, exploration and fun:
Fuels your imagination
Enhances your problem-solving abilities
Supports your emotional well-being
Allows you to be social in an unstructured, creative way
Helps you cope with stress
Improves your mood
We see over and over again how many of us as adults are so heavily focused on work and family commitments, we don’t seem to be able to find enough time for fun.
Akimbo Summer Camp is for you if you’re looking to have fun, get inspired, meet new people (maybe even see a few old friends!) and try out some different activities that aren’t part of your usual routine. Are you ready to come get inspired and feel energized?
“If you're ready for something different to spark some lightness and creativity into your work, summer camp is for you.” –Winn, Akimbo Summer Camper (June 2024)
Daily Themes
Each day at camp there is a new theme to explore through daily virtual activities. Here are the daily themes:
DAY1: PLAY DAY2: FLOW DAY3: REST DAY5: COMMUNITY DAY4: POSSIBILITY
“With a variety of daily on-demand activities, you can tailor the experience to your interests and available time. Akimbo Summer Camp is a great way to recharge, find inspiration, and enjoy a camp experience designed specifically for adults If you're ready to invest a little time each day into something enriching and enjoyable, this camp is for you.”
–Sabrina T, Akimbo Summer Camper (June 2024)
How it works
Each day there are daily on-demand activities to pick from like:
Morning Assembly (daily announcements to guide your day at camp) Dailies (practice journaling daily and getting feedback from others)
Flash Seminars (short 5-10 minute lessons and games)
Snack Breaks (nuggets of inspiration to enrich your day)
Challenge Swarms (crowd-fueled curiosity threads for support on collective challenges)
Twilight Reflections (opportunity to pause and appreciate your day)
Plus, there will be a few all-camp events including a community exhibition fair on the last day.
Akimbo Summer Camp is fully asynchronous and choose your own adventure style. You can engage in the activities that interest you based on the amount of time you have available each day. You can participate in camp activities with as little as 30 minutes a day.
Daily activities will be available by 11:59pm EDT the day before to support international time zones and giving people time to plan ahead and flexibility to participate at their own pace.
There are two optional 30-minute live community calls on Zoom. An opening assembly on Monday at 3:00pm EDT (New York) and a closing assembly on Thursday at 3:00pm EDT (New York).
Virtual Map
We’ve created a virtual camp grounds where we gather as a camp community. It’s hosted on Circle, a community discussion platform. Here are some of the camp spaces where we’ll be hosting activities:
Vega
FieldPavilion
MessHall
Campfire
Ampitheater
RecHall
Lake
Lyra
Scorpius
Altair
“If you know in your gut you need some more balance in your life and that a formal mechanism is needed to enable you to zoom out a bit, this is an affordable, reasonably manageable commitment, fun way to take stock and reconnect.”
–Aamir B, Akimbo Summer Camper (June 2024)
Registration
Our next session of Akimbo Virtual Summer Camp runs Monday, August 19th-Friday, August 23rd
The Camp Registration Fee includes the week-long virtual camp experience and a limited edition digital 2024 Akimbo Summer Camp Poster and a limited edition digital 2024 Akimbo Summer Camp Patch.
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“Akimbo Summer Camp was a chance to recreate the long ago feeling of the last day of school before summer break, knowing you'll be packing to go to camp shortly. A new experience, perhaps in a somewhat familiar place, without all the usual "have to's" that the rest of the year implies. Who will I meet? What will we talk about? What will I learn?” – Cindi
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“A boost of energy and immediate sense of community. If you find yourself struggling to make relaxation and play a part of your life, this is a great opportunity to jump start your relationship with both! The asynchronous nature makes for a very flexible experience to engage how and when you are able to do so.” –Stacy W.
“If you're considering Akimbo Summer Camp, it's perfect for those seeking a fun, engaging, and flexible way to learn new skills and connect with others. The camp is entirely asynchronous, allowing participation whenever it suits you, regardless of your time zone. The questions encourage deeper reflection on how you play, rest, and flow, adding a meaningful layer to the experience. This camp is ideal for those who value personal growth and want to explore new interests without work-related pressures.” – Sabrina T.
“It is a refreshing few days with new people and new perspectives. To get the most out of it you need to commit at least an hour a day to it but you could also dip in and benefit from a small section of it.” – Catherine
