Summer Camps Serving Concord

An all-outdoor day camp in Lafayette. Free transportation provided near Concord.

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

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 Concord 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. Feel free to drop by our Lafayette office!

Learn More about the Roughing It Program

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

Counselor with her happy campers
Junior Counselors Pose Wearing PFDs

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  »

Concord Area Bus Stops

  • Walnut Creek: Downtown CVS
Counselor Greets Campers off the Morning Bus

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

Roughing It Supports Concord Area Schools!

Roughing It gives back to many of the schools our campers attend. We have made donations to the following schools:

Parent References

We understand that finding the right camp for your child can be challenging. We can put you in touch with another family in your area (or school) who can speak about Roughing It. Here are Concord and Pleasant Hill families who would be happy to talk with you:
  • Mariko & Akio Kuroda
  • Karen Majors
  • Elizabeth & Robert Bettis
  • Tami & Dan Sonnier
  • DonnaLee & Jeffrey Wardley
  • Veronica Mora-Mieszowski & Hans Lapping