Founded in 1972, Roughing It is owned and personally directed by Hobie and Ann Woods, who have over 75 years of combined experience in organized summer camps and youth leadership. Ann and Hobie met as counselors at Kennolyn Camp when they were college students. Their dream of founding and directing their own camp became a reality when they opened Roughing It Day Camp over 30 years ago.

Roughing It offers a traditional camp curriculum that emphasizes positive growth and self esteem. Campers look to the tremendous staff at Roughing It as role models and that is why we hold our staff to the very highest standards. With the help of staff, the camp program instills team work, cooperation, friendship, and establishes a wonderful camp community. Campers receive lessons at all program areas, and are always challenging themselves with new skills and are encouraged to be the best they can be.