The Roughing It Blog
Horse Day Camp Memories From Summer 2012
What a wonderful 2012 summer we had! We helped celebrate our 40th summer of Roughing It Day Camp with 4 amazing Horse Day Camp sessions and an extra week of Mini Horse Camp. Here are the groups we had this summer:
See Camp Memories from our 40th Season – Last Glimpse of Summer
We are celebrating the official last days of summer by sharing some our favorite camp memories from our 40th season! Special thanks to all our campers, camp families and staff who made our 40th summer so amazing. Can’t wait to see you in 2013! -Ann and Hobie
S’more Camp for 4 Year Old Campers
We dropped in on Cecilio, our grandson, when he was camping with his parents the last weekend of the summer on the Russian River. They were lighting the fire for s’mores. Cecilio said, “Granny Ann, did you know there are three types of campfires? One you start with kindling in
Give Back to Schools Drive – Roughing It Day Camp partners with the Walnut Creek Education Foundation
Roughing It Day Camp has partnered with the Walnut Creek Education Foundation to host our Give Back to Schools Drive.
Experienced Staff Make Camp Great -Returning Staff for Summer 2012!
We already have lots returning staff planning to come back to camp. Many who started as campers at Roughing It. Last summer we had 24 former campers on staff. Here are some of our returning staff for 2012 with the years they’ve been at Roughing It:
How to Choose a Horseback Riding Instructor for Your Child
Your child wants to take horseback riding lessons and there are tons of riding instructors in the area to choose from. Where to you even begin?
The benefits of camp – Summer Camps Make Kids Resilient
Here is a new article on the benefits of camp that just came out- confirming why you send your children to Roughing It!
Summer Camp Fairs in the San Francisco Bay Area
We visited the French American International School’s (FAIS) annual Summer Camp Fair a few weeks ago and it was great to meet so many parents who are looking at summer camp for their children this summer!
The Spirit of Giving – Ways to Give and Donate in the Bay Area
The giving of love is an education in itself. Eleanor Roosevelt
2012 Dates & Rates Are Now Up!
2012 dates & rates are now online. Sign up and pay by January 10 to take advantage of our early bird discount rates. Schedule your summer now… it’s never too early!
Does Your Day Camp Director Really Want to Hear from You?
I hope so, because the many opportunities for you and the day camp staff to share information can greatly improve the positive impact that a day camp has on your child.
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event- Eventing at It’s Best!
Polish off those boots, and grab your top hat! It’s time for the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event!
Outdoor Activities for Earth Day and Spring!
Spring is here! What a great time to get outside and take advantage of what your local parks have to offer! Try new outdoor activities and bring your family and friends to the Lafayette Reservoir to enjoy nature. Get in shape by taking a short hike around the lower lakeside
Future Leaders — Develop Leadership Skills at Camp this Summer!
Camp is the perfect place to learn to be a leader because of the many opportunities available to develop and practice leadership skills. At camp, counselors help campers, shy or outgoing, get the most out of themselves through their participation in a supportive, positive group setting. Campers learn important life lessons
Summer Day Camp – A Time to be Outdoors
Question: Would you rather that your child spend the summer sitting at a desk in a classroom or would it be better for them to spend some time this summer outside learning about the world around them and their place in that world?
What you should know about your summer camp’s transportation
Did you know that school buses provide one of the safest forms of transportation for a child? They do! In fact, transporting a child in a school bus driven by a professional school bus driver is over 100 times safer than being driven by a parent, bicycling, or walking to a destination.
Early Registration is in Full Swing
Everything you need for early registration is now up on the website at http://www.roughingit.com/rates/ The rates for 2011 have been added and you can save up to $300 by registering early and paying in full. Please call if you have any questions.
Revised Roughing It Camp Dates for Next 4 Years Posted on our Website
Fall is when we get a short breather to plan our future improvements. We have just surveyed the schools where our campers attend and the universities where we recruit our best staff. We now have a much clearer picture of what the next few years should look like and we
Camp is in FULL Swing!
Summer 2010 is now in full swing. All of our camps are off and running and everyone is having a great time. Max & Gus (our camp dogs) have visited all the camps and report that this is the best summer EVER! All of our favorite horses are back &
It’s Rodeo Season!
It’s finally getting to be that time of year again, and if you have never been to a rodeo, now is the time to enjoy some great local traditions (an you might even get to see Deshawn, our Assistant Ranch Camp Director, ride!). Check out bull riding, barrel racing, parades,
Spring Stampede
Round up the family and join the California State Horseman’s Association for the annual Spring Stampede Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd at Robertson Park in Livermore. Riders from all over the region will be competing in an English and Western horse show, Gymkhana and Cattle Sorting. There will
