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Book Lovers Summer Camp 2027
August 26–29, 2027 | Camp Soles in Rockwood, PA
Book Lovers Summer Camp 2027
August 26–29, 2027 | Camp Soles in Rockwood, PA
The next chapter is officially happening.
Four days and three nights filled with books, new friends, campfires, crafts, waterfront fun and all the nostalgic summer-camp magic created especially for adult book lovers.
Only 25 camper spots will be available.
After an unforgettable first year, Book Lovers Summer Camp is returning in 2027 and this time, we’re staying an extra night!
Come spend a long weekend tucked away at Camp Soles with people who understand that packing too many books is absolutely reasonable. We’ll read, craft, laugh, explore the camp, meet authors, swap books and stay up later than we planned talking about fictional people.
Your weekend is expected to include:
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Three nights of rustic camp accommodations
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Meals throughout the weekend
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Waterfront and traditional camp activities
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Bookish crafts and activities
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Local author experiences
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An adult book fair and vendor market
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Book swaps
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Campfires, dancing, karaoke and late-night fun
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Plenty of time to read, relax and make new bookish friends
Additional activities, including possible rock climbing and zip lining, may be offered once the final schedule is confirmed.
Important Before Reserving
This is real summer camp. Accommodations are rustic, Wi-Fi may be limited, and you’ll be sharing cabins and common spaces with other campers. Come ready to unplug, make friends and embrace the full experience.
A $100 nonrefundable deposit reserves your spot. The remaining balance, payment schedule and complete weekend itinerary will be announced once final details are confirmed.
Because attendance is limited to just 25 campers, deposits will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reserve Your Spot with a $100 Deposit






Meet Our Authors
Valerie Van Orman
Valerie Van Orman holds a Ph.D. in communication studies and is a university professor in Pennsylvania. Her work includes more than 40 peer-reviewed articles, book reviews and book chapters, as well as the academic book Public Memory and the Television Series Outlander.
Valerie is passionate about bringing women’s stories that have been lost to history back into the conversation and sharing her own family-history stories through fiction.
Meet Valerie during our Campfire Conversations Author Chat at 10:15 AM, then stop by her table during the Adult Book Fair from 1:00–4:00 PM.

USA Today bestselling author Lainey Davis lives in Pittsburgh with three feral sons, two rescued rabbits and one tired husband.
She writes steamy contemporary love stories filled with grouchy heroes, strong heroines and plenty of fiascos and she’s still trying to determine exactly how much coffee is too much.
Meet Lainey during our Campfire Conversations Author Chat at 11:00 AM, then visit her table during the Adult Book Fair from 1:00–4:00 PM.
Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and YouTube: @authorlaineydavis
Lainey Davis
