Young at Heart Adult Summer Camp Activities in the DMV

Who says that you can’t embrace your inner child every once in a while? Whenever you have a spare moment to remove yourself from your “adulting” ways, go out and enjoy some of this month’s adult-inspired summer camp activities!

Arts & Crafts  
Color Me Mine
All summer long, walk-ins can enjoy painting DIY pottery. Color Me Mine: 823 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD; www.silverspring.colormemine.com

Merlot’s Art
In August, painting classes are offered with a surprise twist: wine. Merlot’s Art: 1512 U St. NW, DC; www.merlotsart.com

Sill Life
Explore your inner scientist while creating DIY terrariums. The Lemon Bowl: 3015 Georgia Ave. NW, DC; www.silllife.com

Woodworkers Club
Channel Ron Swanson by taking beginners woodworking classes. Woodworkers Club:11910 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD; www.woodworkersclub.com

Bicycling
Washington Area Bicycling Association (WABA)
As a beginner or a pro, bicycling is joyous summer fun. WABA: 2599 Ontario Rd. NW, DC; www.waba.org

Camping
Wild Yough Glamping Huts
Tents are boring! Instead, go glamping in luxurious huts. Wild Yough Glamping Huts:1976 Herrington Manor Rd. Oakland, MD; www.wildyoughglamping.wordpress.com

Cooking
CulinAerie
Cooking classes are offered for adults of all skill levels. CulinAerie: 1131 14th St. NW, DC; www.culinaerie.com

Hiking
The Adventure Park
For adventurous people, night climbs occur rain or shine every weekend. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring: 16701 Norwood Rd. Sandy Spring, MD;www.sandyspringadventurepark.org

Horseback Riding
Woodland Horse Center 
Horseback riding is a unique workout experience away from the gym. Woodland Horse Center: 16301 New Hampshire Ave. NE, Silver Spring, MD;www.woodlandhorse.com

Music
Rock Band for Adults
Relive your rock star fantasy by attending these rock band sessions. Levine Music:1125 N. Patrick Henry Dr. Arlington, VA; www.levinemusic.org

Running
Bubble Run
A non-competitive run through frothy, bubbly goodness. August 13. Rosecroft Raceway: 6336 Rosecroft Dr. Fort Washington, MD; www.bubblerun.com

The Color Run
The happiest 5K in existence with a twist: paint. August 13. Camden Yards Sports Complex: 333 W. Camden St. Baltimore, MD; www.thecolorrun.com

Soccer
Bubble Soccer
Bubbleball is a combination of bumper cars, sumo wrestling and pure fun. Bubbleball DC: Various locations throughout DC, VA and MD; www.bubbleballdc.com

Yoga
Mini Yoga Retreat
A yoga retreat with brunch, hiking and wine? Yes, please! The Retreat at Veritas: 72 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA; www.veritasfarmhouse.com