Summer Camps Serving Clayton

An all-outdoor day camp in the East Bay. Free transportation provided near Clayton.

Campers learning to swim from their swim counselor
Campers rowing with their counselor on the Reservoir

All-outdoors summer camp activities since 1972!

Since 1972, Roughing It has been offering summer camps in an all-outdoors environment for children ages 4 to 16. We serve many Clayton families and are located at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir.

We provide many outdoor activities found in a traditional summer camp, including swimming, waterfront activities, and more! We also have programs specifically designed for teens and younger campers. Come check us out at a local event or talk with a camper parent in your area.

Learn More about the Roughing It Program

2, 4 & 8-Week Day Camp (PreK-10th Grade)

Counselor with her happy campers
Happy campers

FREE transportation!

Our Bus Stops serve San Francisco, East Bay, Contra Costa and Tri-Valley.

Our buses are driven by year-round professional school bus drivers in safe school buses.

Need more info on times or want to inquire about home pick up?  Learn more about our Camp Bus Stops & Transportation   »

Clayton area bus stops

  • Walnut Creek: Downtown CVS
  • Lafayette: Acalanes High School
  • Lafayette: Bentley School
  • Lafayette: Lafayette Elementary
Roughing It camper's board the bus and head home

Free Extended Care

We offer free extended care (Before & After Camp) to families who choose to drop off and pick up directly at camp. Learn more here!

What parents are saying

I really appreciate the follow up that we get in the way of report cards from the various staff members. It is a great way to tangibly see what the kids are doing and learning…I gave my daughter the option of going to Roughing It or Hawaii for 2 weeks and she chose Roughing It! I think that says it all!!! 
– Liz B., Walnut Creek