Introducing…Roughing It’s Day Camp Waterfront Video
Ahoy Mateys! We’re excited to announce our new waterfront video featuring all four of our spectacular waterfront activities and the famous Captain Matt! Whether your campers have tried our waterfront activities before, or this summer will be their first time down at the docks this is a great video to see. Enjoy and share with your […]
Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year to you and yours! D’Juno 2014 is the year of the horse?!
Tips for Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving
Holiday Message From Unit 2 Counselors (4th – CILTS)
Jessica, G4 Counselor Hey Girls, I hope everyone is having a fun and exciting December! I am currently teaching kindergarten for SFUSD. Working with this age is definitely exciting, but I miss my 4th grade girls. This winter break I will be curling up with some delicious hot cocoa and cookies to watch some holiday […]
Staff Adventures Abroad: Courtney and Pete
Outdoor Explorer’s Log
All Outdoor Explorer’s Article are currently being posted to your CampIn Touch Account. To view those articles log in to your Roughing It Account. Happy Exploring!
Events: Noe Valley Festival & Lafayette Reservoir Run
Come visit us at some local events! Max, our B1/2 counselor, will be there hosting fishing games with other Roughing It friends. We would love to see some familiar faces!
Early Registration is Open for Summer 2014
Roughing It’s Early Registration offers parents the biggest discount on camp tuition and the best savings when they commit to camp early. Or, start now and pay for camp 2014 rates in nine interest free monthly installments!
Quality Staff Make Camp Great
A trademark of Roughing It has always been the exceptional all adult staff we hire to work at our camp each summer. We know that it is the counselors who MAKE the camp experience special for our campers. Our staff serve as positive role models for our campers, and create the nurturing environment that encourages […]
10 Reasons to Love Roughing It
On this Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share some of the reasons why our campers love Roughing It so much. Whether it’s our awesome counselors, horses, bus rides, or the overnight, there are so many reason campers want to come back to Roughing It each year!
A Salute to Max Our Camp Dog
Salute to Max Our Camp Dog for a Job Well Done August 28, 1995 -January 15, 2013 Max enjoyed almost two decades as the legendary camp dog at Roughing It. He was almost a year old when he was first introduced to camp and loved every moment of Roughing It from that day until his last […]
Ann’s List of Fun Activities for Families to do Together
Our Favorite Holiday Things to do with Kids in the Bay Area The Holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. Looking for some fun things to do with your family locally this holiday season, ways to keep your kids busy over break or entertaining out of town guests? Here is a list […]
How to talk with children about the tragedy in Newtown, CT
We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Newtown, CT and our hearts go out to all those affected. While what happened in Connecticut can be a tough topic to discuss with children, some parents find it necessary in order to help their children process the information they may hear on television and from others. For […]
4 Great Camp Activities that Help Teach Gratitude at Home
With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s important for kids to take the time to reflect on the things and people they are appreciative of. A great way to help inculcate a sense of gratitude in kids is by taking some of the camp activities that incorporate gratitude and practicing them at home. Here are 4 of […]
Crafty Campers- Last Minute Costume Ideas
Halloween is almost here, so why not continue to put those skills learned at the crafts table to work this October or for your next costume party? Get into the spirit with more of our camp costumes ideas that kids of all ages can make themselves!
