Don’t Miss the Bus: New Bus Stops Throughout The Bay Area!
Roughing It Now Offers 36 Stops in the East Bay and SFNewly Added Bus StopsSince 1972 our camp has grown from a handful of campers on an island in Hawaii to over 300 campers attending Roughing It every week! We’re so greatful for our counselors campers and staff, but also for our bus drivers!
10 Ways That Camp Makes Learning Fun
By: Isa Hershoff-Looper As both a child and adolescent therapist and mother of two, I have come to deeply appreciate the value of a good summer camp for children of all ages. For both my own children and those of my clients, I have seen the growth and increased happiness that camp provides. With dedicated […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
Finding a summer camp for your child is an important decision. There are a large variety of camps to choose from, and selecting the right one for your child and your family can be a daunting task. Camps have very different programs so it is very important for parents to do their research. Here are […]
♥ Share the Love of Camp ♥
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all! Wishing all our campers, camper parents, and Roughing It alumni a day full of love and joy. If you didn’t already see our Valentine’s gram be sure to watch our video today! With camp 128 days away from its start we send our campers and friends a short […]
2014 Winter Olympics Have Arrived!
Today is the first day of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Here at Roughing It we love the Olympics so much that we celebrate it every summer!
Upcoming Events for New Families
If you are a new camper family signing up for Roughing It Day Camp or you are already registered for summer 2014 then we have some great events for you! Throughout the year Roughing It offers Camp Shows, Camp Tours, and Open House events for new camper families to get more information about our camp.
Happy I ♥ Camp Day – Why We ♥ Camp!
Feb 1st is officially I ♥ camp day! I ♥ Camp day is about loving camp and celebrating camp spirit around the country. It is a great time to look at all the reasons why we love camp. Here are some of our favorite things about summer camp and why camp still holds a special […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We hope our many camper families enjoyed their three day weekend. Here are some activities happening in the Bay Area for you and your family to participate in to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Click Here
D’Juno What?! Holiday D’Juno 2013
If your campers are missing those fun morning clues from the D’Juno crew we have a treat for you! Click Here to see our friends Max, Melissa, and Captain Matt give a clue for our winter D’Juno. See if your campers can figure out where it is!
Holiday Message from Unit 1 Counselors (KP-3rd)
Melissa Lowell, KP Counselor Hi campers! I have missed you all so much these past few months! I’m currently getting ready to graduate college in the and plan to move back home afterwards! It’s been such a beautiful holiday season, and I am really looking forward to this coming winter season and all the joy […]
Outdoor Explorer’s Holiday Greeting
Greetings, Outdoor Explorers!I hope your adventures this school year have been exciting. I can’t wait to explore some more of the Lafayette Reservoir next summer. There’s a secret ornament tree that sprouts ornaments this time of year. It’s not on any map, but folks who have seen the tree tell me it’s 2/3 of a […]
Holiday Greetings from Ann, Hobie & Gus Woods
We hope the memories of Roughing It warm your heart this holiday season. Rekindle your camp memories by watching our holiday videos, come to the Camp Sing-a-Long, or visit the Reservoir to see the Ornament Tree. We hope to see you at camp! And see our holiday greetings video here!
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a movement to create a global day of giving. Join us in supporting the Giving Tuesday movement by donating this holiday season! Share the movement with family and friends and use the hashtag #GivingTuesday to promote this wonderful day of giving! Here are the four great organizations you […]
Parents, Campers, and Staff Show Their Appreciation for Camp
The month of November is a great time to give thanks. Here are some quotes from camper parents about why they’re thankful for their campers’ time at Roughing It Day Camp. “The sense of team – within the smaller group as well as within camp as a whole; the enthusiasm and caring of the counselors and the obvious […]
A Time for Giving Thanks
See what some of the Roughing It crew are thankful for this holiday season. Messages from Gus, the camp horses, the Roughing it staff, and of course, Ann and Hobie. Wishing everybody a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!
