Make a Difference in Children's Lives

As a staff member, you can have a deep and lasting positive impact on campers and their future.

Spend a Fun Summer Outdoors

After spending all year indoors, get out into the fresh air and pleasant Northern California weather for the summer.

Earn Competitive Pay

Roughing It is one of the highest paying camps in California.

Learn and Develop Leadership Skills

Roughing It provides six days of staff training, as well as in-service training to enhance and develop skills in youth leadership and communication.

Work in a Safe, Friendly, Wholesome Environment

Roughing It fosters a safe, friendly, drug-free work environment.

Gain Experience and References for your Future

Graduate schools and employers respect and value work experience and references from Roughing It.

Have Fun, Make Friends and Grow

Fellowship and sharing with other staff and supportive administrators result in experiences and growth that will last a lifetime.

Join the Best Team

Roughing It is one of the best day camp programs in the country, and has been in operation since 1972.