Camp BYOB
ActiveClassic Sleepaway
Is Camp BYOB still open? Yes.
Camp BYOB is active as of 2026. Current schedule per the operator: August 28, 2026 weekend. Always confirm dates on the official site before booking travel, since adult camps shift venues and weekends more often than kids' camps do.
Among the adult camps we track in Illinois, Camp BYOB stakes out the classic sleepaway territory. The format is a weekend-length sleepaway, and like every camp in this directory it passes the core test: it is a programmed, sleepover-style camp designed for adults, not a resort weekend wearing a friendship bracelet.
Ananse Events runs Camp BYOB as Chicagoland's 21+ summer camp weekend at a lakeside camp in Ingleside, blending nostalgia programming, nature, theme parties, and the 'power of play' into a sleepaway format. It sells through Eventbrite and pitches itself squarely at adults chasing the bunks-and-bonfires experience rather than a music festival.
At a glance
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Location | Ingleside, Illinois, USA |
| Format | weekend sleepaway |
| Season / dates | August 28, 2026 weekend |
| Price | ticketed via Eventbrite |
| Adults only | Yes |
| Type | Established operator |
| Official site | eventbrite.com/e/camp-byob-chicagos-hottest-adult-summer-camp-tickets-1986758513195 |
The experience
Practical picture: the format is weekend sleepaway. The weekend format keeps the commitment low: arrive Friday-ish, surrender to the schedule, and be back at your desk with stories by Monday or Tuesday. It is adults-only, which matters more than it sounds. The tone of a camp changes completely when every camper chose to be there for themselves.
Cost
Published pricing: ticketed via Eventbrite. The operator does not publish a simple rate card, so treat any number you see on third-party sites as a guess and confirm directly. As a rule of thumb for this category, all-inclusive adult camp weekends in North America cluster between $400 and $1,000 once lodging and meals are counted.
Where and when
The venue is in Ingleside, Illinois. Here is the current timing picture: August 28, 2026 weekend.
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Sources
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