Ballyhass x It's The Life
A full weekend of adventure, new friendships, shared bunkhouses, campfire nights and the kind of fun adulthood could do with more of.
The idea
Remember watching The Parent Trap and wondering why summer camp was not really a thing for you? It turns out the fun does not have to stop just because you grew up.
Adult Summer Camp is for people who want to break out of the usual weekend routine, try something different and spend proper time with a brilliant group of people. Come by yourself, bring a friend or arrive with a group. The weekend is designed to make joining in feel easy.
This is a chance to step away from work, chores and endless scrolling, get outdoors and make memories you will still be talking about long after Sunday.
Video by @itsthelifeofrobyn0 on TikTok
See the weekend
The best way to understand Adult Summer Camp is to see the mix for yourself: big laughs, muddy moments, first-time nerves, shared meals, brave jumps and the feeling of a group becoming a community.
Upcoming weekends
The October 2026 weekend is currently on a waiting list. Further Ballyhass dates are being planned for 2027 and will be released by It's The Life.
OctoberAdult Summer Camp #5
Next Ballyhass weekend
The full hosted Adult Summer Camp weekend at Ballyhass Mallow.
SpringBallyhass 2027
Fresh-season weekend
A new-season reset with adventure, new people and the first campfire weekend of the year.
Date to be confirmedSummerBallyhass 2027
The main summer weekend
Longer days, water adventures and the full Adult Summer Camp atmosphere at Ballyhass.
Date to be confirmedAutumnBallyhass 2027
One more weekend away
Crisp evenings, campfire energy and a final adventure weekend before the year winds down.
Date to be confirmedWhat is included
The October package combines the overnight stay, meals, hosted social programme and a full line-up of Ballyhass adventure activities.
Coming on your own?
Please do not let arriving solo stop you. The majority of guests come on their own, and everyone is showing up for the same reason: to meet people, have fun and spend a weekend doing something memorable.
Your host
Meet your host
Robyn Courtney is the founder of It's The Life, a community centred on helping adults find more fun, friendship and adventure. Through adult summer camps and hosted weekends, she brings people together in the real world and creates the kind of welcome that makes arriving alone feel far less daunting.
Robyn hosts the community side of the weekend, helps everyone settle in and keeps the energy moving from the first introductions to the final goodbye.
In the news
Adult Summer Camp has caught the attention of national media and radio, with the conversation centred on friendship, nostalgia and making more room for fun in adult life.
Irish
IndependentNews and features
Irish Independent
A national feature exploring why adults are choosing summer-camp weekends as a way to reconnect, have fun and meet new people.
Read the featureiRadioThe Hub
iRadio
Robyn speaks about the Adult Summer Camp experience, why so many people attend alone and how quickly a weekend group can connect.
Listen to the interviewRTÉLifestyle
RTÉ Lifestyle
A closer look at the rise of adult summer camps and the appeal of adventure, community and stepping away from everyday routines.
Read the storyGood to know
The booking page for each weekend will contain the final event-specific details. These are the key terms for Adult Summer Camp #5.
Full event information, the itinerary and access to the attendee WhatsApp group will be sent approximately two weeks before the weekend.
A short pre-event form will collect emergency contact details, dietary requirements and a participant waiver so the team can prepare for a safe and smooth weekend.
The October package includes two nights in shared bunkhouse cabins at Ballyhass Mallow.
Tickets for Adult Summer Camp #5 are non-refundable. They may be transferred to another person if you can no longer attend.
Ballyhass Adventure Centre is in Mallow, County Cork, with the Eircode P51 N990.
