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 Dublin families and are located at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir.
We provide many outdoor activities found in a traditional summer camp, including horseback riding, 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 Roughing It Programs
- 4 & 8-Week Day Camp (PreK-10th Grade)
- 2-Week Horse Camps (4th-10th Grade)
- 2-Week Little Raccoons (PreK-2nd Grade)
- 1-Week Outdoor Explorers Camp (1st-6th Grade)
Visit Camp Today!
See our beautiful camp site at the Lafayette Reservoir! Attend an Open House or Camp Show, or schedule a personal tour of camp.
FREE transportation!
Our 36 Bus Stops serve San Fransisco, East Bay, Contra Cost and Tri-Valley and certain areas are available for home pick up. See our Camp Bus Stops & Home Pickup Locations »
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? Send a request!
Dublin area bus stops
- Pleasanton: Stoneridge Park & Ride
- San Ramon: Bollinger CVS
What parents are saying
I could not believe how many camp songs my son knows by heart and he loves to sing them. He keeps asking when it will be time for camp again.
– Ineke and Scott G, Pleasanton
As always, Roughing It is a highlight for my daughter. She immediately put how many days until next summer on a countdown clock on her computer.
– Mary and Chris M, Pleasanton
Roughing It Supports Dublin 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 a current family or alumni in your area (or school) who can speak about Roughing It. Here are Dublin and other Tri-Valley families who would be happy to talk with you:
- Elisa & Doug Graver-Dowd
- Joyce Ho
- Dr. Tracy Trotter
- Dora Coelho & Jack Nickerson
- Terri & John Pulliam
- Elaine & Kent Screechfield
- Nancy & Scott Batiste