"I just loved my campers and am so happy for the time I got to spend with them…all the great little moments added up to a wonderful summer...the past two summers have been amazing and I love camp so much..."
- Carla, Group Counselor (2nd year staff member)
Everybody Loves Outdoors
"I really liked by counselor & my group - we all became friends."
- Sam, B4/5 session 1, 4th year camper
Happy Horse Day Campers
"I loved the bus rides, the giggles, the raking out stalls, and the teaching. Roughing It has truly given me the ability to believe in myself as a teacher and an individual."
- Erika, Horse Day Camp Counselor (1st year staff member)
Camp Spirit Soars with S.P.S.
"Camp reinforces & rewards her for her thoughtfulness."
- parent of Ashley, G5 session 2
Swimming is Fun!
"My last nine years at Roughing It have been very rewarding. Moving from being a camper to a CILT to a Junior Counselor to a staff member, I've learned that kids are probably the best possible group of people to work with. This camp has been a significant part of my life."
- Leslie, Assistant Swim Director (2nd year staff member, long time Roughing It camper, CILT, and Junior Counselor)
Sports is Super!
"I loved that he gained skills, strength, and stamina. He is more self-confident and happier since he attended Roughing It."
- Parent of 8 year-old boy (first year camper)
Riding is Lots of Fun!
"I like Horseback Riding the best & the riding staff are awesome!"
- Constance, G3, session 1, 1st year
Hugs from your Camp Friends
"The hardest part of camp was to go home at the end of the day."
- Emily, G4 Session 1
"AC/DC" - Out at Sea
"Despite the fact that it can be challenging at times, working with kids is always rewarding in the end."
- Michael, Waterfront Counselor (1st year staff member, former Roughing It camper and Junior Counselor)
Learning to be a Team at Adventure
"My group was really challenged at Adventure, but I liked it because we worked as a team."
- Jenny, G5 Session 2, 3rd year camper
Riding is Always Exciting!
"When I got Camper of the Day in Riding, I was so excited!…I've never received an award like that before. It made me feel so good."
- Wendy, G67 Session 2
Kayaking is Challenging & Fun!
The most challenging part of camp was Kayaking but it was very fun!
- Mackenzie, G5, 7 year camper
"The Crocodile Hunters" Cooking
"Few would disagree that the Roughing It Overnights generate some
of the most eloquent bonding moments among campers and staff. Although they may have
been the most challenging two or three hours I have ever worked, they were by far,
the most rewarding and inspiring."
- Aaron (1st year staff member, former Roughing It camper)
Happy Trails from Ranch Camp
"I love having the freedom to ride and nice people to help you."
