Cell Phone Detox

wait. what if you just… vanished for a weekend?

No texts. No TikTok. No group chats. No one asking you to be "on." Just you, some trees, a campfire, and a small group of people who also said yes to something a little different.

Cell Phone Detox Trip is a 2-night, fully phone-free weekend hosted by WeBelong Institute — a nonprofit that genuinely believes people need more than a like button to feel okay. We're taking a small group of adults in their 20s–30s out into nature for three days of actual decompression.

here's the honest pitch:

We're not going to tell you it'll change your life. But we will tell you that three days without your phone, in nature, with good food and intentional programming, hits different than anything you'll find in your feed. Whatever else happens — that's up to you.

so what are we actually doing out there?

Guided activities, shared meals, time outside, and evenings around a campfire. Everything is thoughtfully designed — but nothing is forced. We keep the group intentionally small (12–16 people) so it never feels like an event. It just feels like a really good weekend. We also match attendees based on interests and values so the whole thing flows naturally from the jump.

Once you're accepted, we send you everything — a full packing list, all the logistics, what to expect. You literally just have to show up.

why do I have to apply?

Your application helps us understand who you are and shape the weekend around the humans who'll actually be there. It takes five minutes and it's not that deep, we promise.

This is for anyone who's been meaning to take a break. Anyone who's a little burnt out, a little overstimulated, a little craving something they can't find on their phone. You don't have to be an outdoorsy person. You don't have to be an extrovert. You just have to be a little curious.

three days. no phone. nature.

📍 San Diego County | August 7–9, 2026 | Location dropped after you apply

applications are open now. come be offline with us. 🏕️

Only 12–16 spots total. Location TBD (trust us, it's good). Applications are open right now.

Don't sleep on this. Your future friends are waiting. 🏕️