
My 13 year old had a transformative 4 weeks at Roughing It day camp. She bonded with her group of girls, and responded to the great counselors and staff. Near the end of camp, she fell off a...
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Roughing It Day Camp, located in Lafayette, CA, has been providing enriching outdoor summer experiences for children ages 4-16 for over 50 years. The camp emphasizes real-world skills, teamwork, and building lasting friendships in a technology-free environment, helping kids grow into confident individuals ready to take on the world.
Founded by dedicated parents, Roughing It has fostered a sense of community that spans generations, with many campers returning as counselors or bringing their own children to experience the camp's unique offerings. The camp's mission is to create a supportive atmosphere in nature that encourages young people to thrive and lead meaningful lives.
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My 13 year old had a transformative 4 weeks at Roughing It day camp. She bonded with her group of girls, and responded to the great counselors and staff. Near the end of camp, she fell off a...
I attended Roughing It Day Camp as a child so I was super excited to send my now 7.5 year old daughter. I was nowhere near as excited as my child! She has attended other excellent day camps in the...
Roughing It is a truly amazing summer camp. After 8 years at camp my children still love to return each summer. Every year they meet someone new and every year is special. My children have...
The registration process is all online but good Lord they require a lot of information. If your child has ADD they require a Dr's note, if you don't want to medicate at the camp - I find the...
The camp has two sessions that are 4 weeks long. One summer we sent our child for one session and the next summer we sent our child for two sessions. There are other week-long camps for younger...