Do Everything! Do Nothing! Do it HERE!

Summer Camp — Labor Day Weekend, Sept 1 - 7, 2026 — Northern Maryland

This Labor Day, Dark Odyssey invites you to make first contact. Join over 1,200 adventurous humans for seven unforgettable days of kink, connection, and exploration at Camp Ramblewood in Northern Maryland. Whether you’re arriving from Earth, the Outer Rim, or somewhere in between, Summer Camp: Close Encounters welcomes every species of curious traveler. Spend your days discovering new skills through hundreds of workshops, evenings exploring expansive indoor and outdoor playspaces, and nights celebrating beneath the stars. Your next great adventure is only a light-year away.

  • Weekend Getaway or Seven Day Adventure
  • Cabins, Camping, RV Sites & Meal Plans Available
  • Massive Indoor & Outdoor Playspaces
  • Hundreds of Workshops, Rituals & Special Events
  • Attendee-Created Workshops & and IONs
  • Vendors, Social Spaces & Community Gatherings
  • Relax, Explore, Connect… or Do Absolutely Nothing


Featuring such dynamic presenters as:

  • A’magine (formerly Amy Jo Goddard)
  • Shay Tiziano
  • Thista Minai
  • Martika and Coy
  • SnappedGinger
  • Abundant Mischief
  • Krezguy
  • Sunny Leigh Mayne and Oximus
  • Sir Tokin
  • Sara WithoutanH
  • Vonka
  • Dagger DesChinennes
  • and a ton of other awesome faces both new and familiar!

And some of our most beloved Special Events:

  • Wasteland Party
  • Primal Fires
  • Cigar & Boot Social
  • Kinky State Faire
  • … plus new encounters yet to be revealed

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 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration for Summer Camp 2026: Close Encounters is now open! Join us for seven unforgettable days of kink, community, workshops, parties, camping, and adventure. Cabins and specialty accommodations are limited, so don’t wait too long to reserve your place.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We need a ton of people to help out at camp. Discounts are available for those willing to put in around 12 hours during camp. Interested? Check out the deets and fill out the application!

Summer Camp 2026
Updated Covid Protocols

Mandatory

  • Rapid Antigen (Home Kit) Testing at Registration
  • Masking at Registration until negative test results are received

Highly Recommended

  • Fully Vaccinated and Boosted for Covid 19
  • Daily Rapid Antigen Testing (Daily Badge Sticker Available)

Refund/Credit Policy

  • Prorated Credit of unused portion of event for registrants who test positive for Covid-19 within 1 week of their event arrival date or during the event. Must provide 3rd party lab based Covid-19 test results. Credit is Non-Transferable and valid for use at any DO event for 1 year.

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