Epic Nerd Camp
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Is Epic Nerd Camp still open? Yes.
Epic Nerd Camp is active as of 2026. Current schedule per the operator: August 15-19, 2026. Always confirm dates on the official site before booking travel, since adult camps shift venues and weekends more often than kids' camps do.
Epic Nerd Camp is a purpose-built adult camp in the geek, gaming & fandom lane, based in Maryland. This is not a retreat center with a camp theme bolted on; the format is a longer, multi-night immersion with programmed activities, communal meals, and the deliberate structure of a real summer camp, aimed squarely at grown-ups.
Running since 2016, Epic Nerd Camp is the flagship camp for grown-up geeks: five days of LARP, tabletop gaming, quidditch, wand-making, and 'doing IRL what your character does in-game.' Historically hosted in the Poconos, the 21+ camp moved to Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, Maryland, with 2026 registration open for August 15-19. Lodging, food, and activities are bundled in the ticket.
At a glance
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Location | Darlington (Camp Ramblewood), Maryland, USA |
| Format | 5-day/4-night sleepaway (21+) |
| Season / dates | August 15-19, 2026 |
| Price | ~$600-900 USD all-inclusive |
| Adults only | Yes |
| Type | Established operator |
| Official site | epicnerdcamp.com |
| Socials | Facebook / Instagram |
The experience
Practical picture: the format is 5-day/4-night sleepaway (21+). This is a longer immersion, and the extra nights compound: the awkwardness burns off early and the remaining days are pure camp. This is an adults-only environment: no kids programming, no family sessions mixed in.
Cost
Published pricing: ~$600-900 USD all-inclusive. That is squarely in the mainstream band for adult camp: most all-inclusive weekend sleepaways in North America charge somewhere between $400 and $1,000. Check exactly what the ticket bundles before comparing prices; here, lodging and meals are wrapped in, which makes the sticker price more honest than it first looks.
Where and when
The venue is in Darlington (Camp Ramblewood), Maryland. Season and dates, as best we can verify: August 15-19, 2026.
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