Book Lovers Camp:  A weekend away for grown-up book lovers.

August 28–30, 2026Camp Soles | Rockwood, PA.

Pack your books, your cozy clothes, and the outfit you never get to wear anywhere else.

Book Lovers Camp is a weekend retreat for adult readers who want a little bit of summer camp, a little bit of book club, and a whole lot of cozy fun.

 

Spend the weekend reading, relaxing, making bookish crafts, joining camp activities, meeting local authors, shopping the Adult Book Fair & Market, swapping books, and ending Saturday night with our Nowhere to Wear It Dance.

 

Come solo, come with a friend, or come with your whole book club. This weekend is being designed to feel welcoming, relaxed, and easy to enjoy.What’s IncludedYour Book Lovers Camp ticket includes:

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Weekend lodging at Camp Soles

Meals during camp weekend

Friday night pizza party

Welcome circle and cozy camp hangout

Bookish games and activities

Crafts + Coffee on the covered porch

Author chats

Optional staffed camp activities

Adult Book Fair & Market

The Great Camp Book Swap

Saturday night Nowhere to Wear It Dance

Pajama karaoke

Bonfire time, reading time, and space to relax

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Weekend Highlights:

 

Adult Book Fair & MarketShop local authors, bookish vendors, artists, makers, candles, bookmarks, journals, jewelry, gifts, and more.

 

Campfire Conversations: Meet the AuthorsEnjoy casual author chats with local and indie authors. We’ll talk books, writing, publishing, characters, tropes, inspiration, and reader questions.

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The Great Camp Book Swap: Bring 1–3 books in good condition to swap with other campers. Book swap drop-off will happen during check-in, and the swap will open during the Saturday market.

 

Optional Camp Activities: Campers may have the chance to enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, beach time/swimming, and canoeing. Activities are optional and may vary based on weather, staffing, safety guidelines, and camp availability.

 

Nowhere to Wear It Dance: Bring the sparkles, the dress, the cape, the crown, the outfit sitting in your closet waiting for its moment.

 

Saturday night is for music, photos, snacks, and bookish prom energy.

 

Weekend Agenda:

 

Friday, August 28 

 

6:00 PM: VIP Check-In Begins

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6:30 PM General Check-In Begins

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6:00–7:00 PM Pizza Party Dinner

 

7:15–7:45 PM Welcome Circle

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7:45–8:30 PM Bookish Games

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8:30–10:00 PM Friendship Fire Circle Hangout Bonfire

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10:00 PM onward Quiet cabin time / cozy reading

 

Saturday, August 29

 

8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast

 

9:15–10:15 AM  Crafts + Coffee on the Covered Porch

 

10:15–10:45 AM Author Chat 1

 

11:00 AM–3:00 PM Optional Staffed Camp Activities

 

11:15 AM–12:00 PM Author Chat 2

 

12:30–1:30 PM Lunch + Rest Time

 

1:00–4:00 PM Adult Book Fair & Market

 

1:00–4:00 PM The Great Camp Book Swap

 

4:00–5:30 PM Downtime

 

5:30–6:30 PM Dinner

 

6:45–7:30 PM Pre-Dance Hangout

 

7:30–9:30 PM Nowhere to Wear It Dance

 

9:30–10:00 PM Dance Wind-Down / Snack + Reset

 

10:00–11:00 PM Pajama Karaoke

 

11:00 PM onward Quiet cabin time / cozy reading

 

Sunday,August 30

 

8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast

 

9:15–10:00 AM Closing Circle

 

10:00–11:00 AM Pack Up + Cabin Cleanup

 

11:00 AM Checkout

 

Schedule is subject to small changes based on weather, staffing, author lineup, and camp guidelines.

 

LodgingCampers will stay in shared camp-style lodging at Camp Soles.

 

Please note:

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Lodging is shared

Rooms/cabins may include multiple campers

Bathrooms are shared

Camp lodging is rustic and simple

Campers should bring their own bedding, pillow, towel, toiletries, and personal items.

There is no air conditioning in the cabins

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Friend/cabin requests can be submitted after ticket purchase, and we will do our best to accommodate them. Food/Meals are included during camp weekend.

 

Planned meals include:

Friday pizza party dinner

Saturday breakfast

Saturday lunch

Saturday dinner

Sunday breakfast

Please share any dietary restrictions or allergies after purchasing your ticket so we can plan accordingly.

 

What to BringSuggested packing list:

Books to read

1–3 books for the book swap

Bedding and pillow

Towel and toiletries

Comfortable clothes

Pajamas for karaoke

Outfit for the Nowhere to Wear It Dance

Swimsuit, if you plan to swim

Sneakers or camp-friendly shoes

Flashlight

Refillable water bottle

Bug spray

Any personal snacks or comfort items

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Tickets

 

General Admission: $395

VIP Ticket $475

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Payment plans available.

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Your ticket includes lodging, meals, activities, author chats, book fair access, dance, and the full Book Lovers Camp weekend experience.Spots are limited.

 

Come Solo or With Friends. You do not need to come with a group.

 

Book Lovers Camp is being planned to feel welcoming for solo campers, friend groups, and book clubs.

 

There will be casual ways to meet people, join conversations, participate in activities, or simply read and relax when you need quiet time.

 

This weekend is for readers who want something different: a little adventure, a little rest, and a lot of bookish joy.

 

Questions? For questions, cabin requests, dietary needs, or vendor/author inquiries, please contact:theyellowdaisyevents@gmail.com

Hosted by The Yellow Daisy A.L.Craven LLC