Dates & Training
2021 Camp Dates for Staff and Junior Counselors
All Staff
Required for: Group Counselors, Outdoor Explorers, Reservoir, Waterfront, Swim, and Riding Counselors
| Mini Orientation (new staff only) | TBD- late May or early June. We will accommodate academic & exam schedules. |
| Staff Training | Monday through Saturday, June 7 – 12 For staff with exams the week of June 7, please email jobs@roughingit.com for alternative staff training options. |
| Camp Season | Mondays – Fridays, June 14 – August 6 |
| Staff Meetings | 7-9 pm: June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27 |
Administrative Staff
Required for: Directors, Assistant Directors, and all Staff Supervisors
| All Staff Dates | Admin staff must also attend dates listed above for all staff. |
| Administrative Staff Training | Saturday, May 29 – Monday, May 31, (required); June 1 – June 4 (prep week) |
Support Staff
Required for Office Secretary, Groom, Maintenance, Media Assistant
| Mini Orientation (new staff only) | TBD- late May or early June. We will accommodate academic & exam schedules. |
| Staff Training | Monday through Saturday, June 7 – 12 For staff with exams the week of June 7, please email jobs@roughingit.com for alternative staff training options. |
| Summer Season | June 14 – August 6 |
Junior Counselors
Junior Counselors must attend all days of staff training and must commit to at least one full 4-week session of day camp.
| Staff Training | Monday through Friday, June 7 – 11 |
| Tuesday J.C. Meeting | Every Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
| Day Camp Sessions (Pick one session or both) | Session 1 – June 14 – July 9 Session 2 – July 12 – August 6 |
| Mini-Camp (optional add-on) | August 9-13 |