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!
The True Value of Camp for Kids Today
This summer I was fortunate to see two perspectives of camp as both an administrator who works at camp year round and as a new camper parent which has given me new insights into the power and true value of the camp experience.
Crafty Campers – Halloween Costume Accessories
Summer is gone and Halloween is just around the corner. Why not put those crafty skills learned at camp to use? Here are some fun ideas that kids can use to help create their own costumes, or to simply get into the Halloween spirit and stomp around the house in anything from monster feet to […]
Cooking with Kids – Campfire Pizza Mummies
One of the best things children get to experience at camp each summer is outdoor cooking. But even though it is October the fun doesn’t have to end. Halloween is just around the corner so we thought we’d pass on a great recipe for a campfire snack with a spooky twist! Campers of all ages […]
Keep on Explorin’
The last two days have been packed with many fun opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn to navigate using different tools. Campers learned to use compasses and GPS devices. Some campers also chose to learn more about backpacking as well.
Fishing, Fishing, Fishing
We had a great day at the reservoir today! The weather was much more mild making campers eager to participate in all activities. Fishing, again, was a popular choice. Everybody enjoys their time down on the docks with Fisherman Josh.
Monday Funday
Our first day of camp was a fantastic one. It was a quite warm but campers did a great job staying cool and having a positive attitude. Our groups, the Awesome Sparkly Fire Dragons with Fireball Star Cocoons, Yes! (Kate’s group), C.P.K. (Andrew’s group), and the F.F.A. (Calder’s group), jumped right into the flow of camp. Campers learned the rules and got participated in different […]
Just some pictures!
We’re having a great week! Check out these shots from the docks and a couple of other exciting activities.
Outback Day Awesomeness!
Today was Outback Day in Outdoor Explorers. Outback Day is a day when choice periods are a bit longer so campers can really get into an activity, go on a longer hike, complete a special challenge, do a more in-depth craft, or fish from another dock around the reservoir. Today campers did lots of fishing […]
Wacky Wednesday
Highlights of the day included outdoor cooking and shelter building.
Terrific Tuesday
Thanks for your patience friends. We’ve had a great start to our session. Campers have been settling in, making new friends, and participating in all kinds of outdoor activities. Today we did lots of fishing, rowing, and crafts. Fishing on the docks with Fisherman Josh is a blast. There is always something new to learn […]
