Adult Summer Camp in Florida: Bring Back the Best Parts of Summer Camp — Just for Adults
Do you remember the freedom of sleep away camp?
Waking up to birdsong instead of an alarm. Spending your days on the water. Gathering around a campfire at night. Enjoying real conversations without constant emails, meetings, and notifications.
For many adults, those experiences feel increasingly rare.
At Orange Springs Retreat Center, we’ve created a place where groups can reconnect with the best parts of summer camp while enjoying the comfort, flexibility, and privacy needed for a successful retreat. Whether you’re planning a corporate leadership offsite, church retreat, men’s or women’s getaway, wellness retreat, nonprofit gathering, or team-building event, our private 100+ acre lakefront campus offers something traditional hotels, conference centers, and shared retreat facilities can’t.
Your Group Has the Entire Property to Yourselves
When you book Orange Springs Retreat Center, your group receives exclusive use of the full campus. No other guests. No competing schedules. No shared facilities.
That means your participants enjoy:
- Private use of our spring-fed lake
- Exclusive access to meeting spaces and gathering areas
- Dedicated lodging for your entire group
- Flexible scheduling for activities and meals
- A truly distraction-free environment designed for connection
The result is a retreat that feels personal, intentional, and completely focused on your group’s goals.
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Why Adult Groups Are Choosing Summer Camp Retreats
Traditional meeting venues often keep people in conference rooms all day and hotel rooms at night. While convenient, they rarely create the shared experiences that build lasting relationships.
An adult summer camp in Florida is different. The environment naturally encourages people to engage with one another, spend time outdoors, and participate in activities together. Many groups find that some of the most impactful moments happen between scheduled sessions — during a kayak trip across the lake, a walk through the woods, a shared meal, or an evening around the campfire.
Activities Your Group Can Enjoy
Orange Springs Retreat Center combines natural beauty with a wide range of recreational and group-building opportunities, including:
- Swimming in our private spring-fed lake
- Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding
- Tennis Courts, Basket Ball courts, Volleyball Courts, Gaga, and more!
- Campfires and evening fellowship
- Archery
- Wide open fields for group games
- White sandy beach
- Ropes course with climbing wall (available upon request)
Whether your retreat is highly structured or intentionally relaxed, the property supports both.
Comfortable Lodging and Great Food
A successful retreat depends on more than activities alone. Groups consistently highlight the quality of our meals -Prepared with love by Chef Kevin— Fresh comfort food that brings people together. Combined with comfortable lodging, welcoming gathering spaces, and attentive hospitality, these details create an experience guests remember long after they return home.
Why Rent a Summer Camp Instead of a Hotel?
Hotels are designed for convenience. Summer camps are designed for shared experiences.
At a hotel, participants often disperse after meetings. At a private camp, the entire environment encourages interaction, collaboration, and community. Everything your group needs is in one place: lodging, dining, recreation, meeting spaces, waterfront activities, and evening gathering areas. This creates more opportunities for meaningful conversations and stronger relationships.
Who Rents Summer Camps for Adult Retreats?
Orange Springs Retreat Center regularly hosts men’s and women’s retreats, corporate leadership retreats, ministry leadership gathering, wellness retreats, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and private group events.
If your goal is bringing people together in a private setting where they can focus, recharge, and build stronger relationships, a summer camp retreat may be the perfect fit.
A Unique Retreat Venue in Central Florida
Located in Central Florida near the Ocala National Forest, Orange Springs Retreat Center offers one of the region’s few truly exclusive-use summer camp rental experiences. Our combination of lakefront recreation, dynamic activities, comfortable accommodations, outstanding food, and complete property exclusivity makes us a distinctive destination for groups seeking something more meaningful than a traditional meeting venue.
Now Booking 2027 Retreats
If you’re looking for a private retreat venue in Florida where your group can reconnect, recharge, and experience the fun and freedom of summer camp again, now is the ideal time to begin planning. Explore our summer camp rental Florida options and check current 2027 availability.
Contact Orange Springs Retreat Center today to discuss your retreat goals and check 2027 availability. Call 561-221-7773 or visit orangespringsretreat.com to start planning your group’s unforgettable adult summer camp experience.
Orange Springs Retreat Center | Florida’s Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue for Private Groups, Schools & Churches (60–200 Guests)
Located just south of Gainesville, Florida, Orange Springs Retreat Center offers Group Retreat Rentals, Fall & Spring School/Church Camp venue, and an ideal Summer Camp Location. What separates us from other retreat venues is true exclusivity: “One Group At a Time Always- No Shared Spaces, No Outside Guests”
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Value Comparison Table
Renting a Private Exclusive-Use Summer Camp vs. Alternative Options for Your Florida Group Retreat
To help you evaluate the best fit for your group, here’s a side-by-side comparison for a typical group of 100 people planning a 3-night / 4-day retreat in Florida.
Costs shown for Orange Springs are based on our current 2027 summer pricing (all-inclusive with meals). Alternative costs are realistic estimates and can vary widely depending on dates, specific vendors, and group needs. The biggest differences usually show up in hassle, privacy, and the overall group experience.
Comparison for 100-Person Group, 3-Night / 4-Day Summer Retreat
| Aspect | Orange Springs Private Camp Rental (Exclusive Full Property) | Booking Hotels + Separate Venue + Catering + External Activities | Typical Resort or Shared Camp Rental |
| Total Estimated Cost (100 people, 3-night/4-day summer) | ~$26,500 total (~$265 per person) All-inclusive: lodging, meals, facility use, and standard recreational activities with exclusive use of the entire property. | Often $38,000 – $60,000+ total (highly variable) Hotel room blocks + meeting space rental + catering for all meals + activity vendors + transportation between locations. Significant staff time required. | $28,000 – $55,000+ total (varies widely) Depends on resort level and whether facilities are truly private or shared with other groups. Many options have minimums or additional fees. |
| Hassle / Planning Time | Low One point of contact. All-inclusive package. Your group has the entire property to itself. | High Multiple contracts, vendors, and logistics to manage (hotels, caterers, activity providers, AV, transportation). | Medium to High Some packages exist, but you often still coordinate details and may share spaces or schedules with other groups. |
| Privacy & Exclusivity | Excellent Full exclusive use of the entire 100+ acre property. No other groups on site. Complete privacy and control. | Low to Medium Public hotels and venues mean shared spaces, other guests, and less control over the environment. | Low to Medium Many “private” options are only partially exclusive or shared with other groups on the property. |
| Customization (schedule, meals, activities) | Very High Full control over your program, meal choices (including dietary needs), and daily schedule. Activities can be tailored. | Medium Possible but requires coordinating multiple vendors. Changes often involve extra cost and complexity. | Medium Some flexibility, but usually more limited by shared facilities, set menus, or other groups on property. |
| Activities & Facilities Included | High Private spring-fed lake with white-sand beach, canoes/kayaks/paddle boards, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, sports fields, meeting spaces, and more — all exclusively for your group. | Low to Medium Usually requires booking separate activity providers. Transportation between locations often needed. | Medium Many activities available, but often shared with other guests or limited by resort schedules and capacity. |
| Food Quality / Control & Group Dining | High Customizable group meals served in a dedicated dining hall. One kitchen, consistent quality, and the ability to eat together as a group. | Variable Depends on caterer. Often more expensive per meal and logistically harder to have the whole group eat together comfortably. | Variable Resort or camp dining can be good, but quality and group cohesion vary. Shared dining spaces are common. |
| Atmosphere & Setting | Excellent Pristine spring-fed lake with white-sand beach, 100+ acres of natural beauty bordering the Ocala National Forest. Peaceful, distraction-free environment designed for groups. | Variable Depends on the specific hotels and venues chosen. Often urban or standard resort settings with less natural immersion. | Variable Some resorts have nice settings, but many lack a true private lakefront or large natural acreage feel. |
| Bonding / Group Dynamics Potential | Excellent Shared meals, activities, and downtime in a private setting naturally builds connection. No outside distractions. | Medium Possible, but fragmented locations and other hotel guests can dilute the group experience. | Medium Can work well, but shared spaces and other groups often reduce the sense of “this is our group’s time.” |
| Florida Summer Considerations | Well suited Air-conditioned buildings, flexible indoor/outdoor options, excellent water activities on the private lake. Afternoon thunderstorms are common but manageable with good planning. | Variable Depends on venues. Transportation between locations in summer heat/rain adds complexity. | Variable Many resorts handle summer well, but shared pools/lakes and schedules can be less ideal for focused group time. |
Notes & Disclaimer
• Orange Springs pricing reflects 2027 summer rates for groups of 100+ with meals included. Flat-rate options (no meals) are also available.
• Alternative cost ranges are estimates based on typical Florida group retreat planning and can vary significantly based on dates, group size, and specific requirements.
• Every group is different. We’re happy to provide a custom quote based on your exact dates, group size, and needs.
• Contact Mike Sokol at (561) 221-7773 or campshalomfl@gmail.com for a personalized proposal.
Orange Springs Retreat Center | Florida’s Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue for Private Groups, Schools & Churches (60–200 Guests)
Summer 2027 Pricing (May – August)
Per-Person Pricing with Meals Included
For groups of 100+ attendees. Summer pricing includes lodging, all meals, facility use, and standard recreational activities with exclusive use of the property.
| Length of Stay | Per Person |
| 2 Night / 3 Day | $215 |
| 3 Night / 4 Day | $265 |
| 4 Night / 5 Day | $325 |
| 5 Night / 6 Day | $385 |
| 6 Night / 7 Day | $435 |
Summer Flat Rates (No Meals Included)
Flat-rate pricing for groups that prefer to handle their own meals or use outside catering. Includes lodging, facility use, and standard recreational activities with exclusive use of the property.
Flat Rate Pricing by Group Size
| Length of Stay | Up to 100 Guests | 150+ Guests |
| 2 Night / 3 Day | $14,500 | $17,500 |
| 3 Night / 4 Day | $17,500 | $20,500 |
| 4 Night / 5 Day | $20,500 | $23,500 |
| 5 Night / 6 Day | $23,500 | $26,500 |
| 6 Night / 7 Day | $26,500 | $29,500 |
Note: For groups of 101–149 guests without meals, please contact us for custom pricing.
All pricing includes exclusive use of the entire 100+ acre property, lodging, and standard recreational activities. Ropes course facilitation is available as an add-on.
Orange Springs Retreat Center • Call Mike at (561) 221-7773 for custom quotes and availability