Address: 936 Dewing Ave Suite G, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
Phone: +19252833795
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9AM–5PM
Thursday: 9AM–5PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: Closed
Daniel Horowitz
My son came home from the 1st day at camp and said "Dad, I'm so happy". Every day was great for him. He was genuinely joyful being at Roughing It. We went to other camps before Roughing It and enjoyed them as well BUT, the word "Joyful" .... well I chose that word carefully, the camp was that good and a meaningful cut above the rest.
Denis Chaix
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 horse (only hurt her pride), and the counselors were so helpful and concerned for her to literally "get back on the horse" as soon as possible. That little tumble ended up being the pivotal positive experience in her entire summer! Although she attended camp reluctantly, she is now enthusiastic about returning this summer as a camper in leadership training (CILT).
Kathryn Bell
What a wonderful summer camp program Roughing It offers! It has been part of our summer for the past 8 years and my children still look forward to returning and catching up with friends, counselors and staff they have known throughout these years. The reservoir setting is beautiful and the all outdoor program is how summers should be spent - it is supervised better than any other camp I've seen and the camp has a safe and nurturing culture. We have found the counselors to be genuinely caring every single year and a great example to our children. The activities and fun at camp have been great but it is the camaraderie of the groups at Day Camp along with the leadership and team skills encouraged every day that have meant the most as our children have got older. After almost 50 years in business this camp knows what they are doing, don't hesitate to send your children here - they'll have a summer to remember.
Jessica Elfin
Hi there, this is Jessica Elfin, sister of Jacob Elfin. My brother Jacob has special needs and sometimes he gets into things on the internet that my family and I would rather he stay away from. I worked at Roughing It last summer and I had a wonderful and overwhelmingly positive experience with Roughing It campers, staff & administration, and families. My brother Jacob uploaded a one star review by accident and the review is not in any way a reflection of the camp. Roughing It is definitely a wonderful and worthwhile camp!
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Yes! Camp tours and Open Houses are great opportunities for prospective families to learn more about camp! Come see the site, meet our directors and ask any questions you may have. Schedule your tour today!
The staff to camper supervision ratio is 4 campers to 1 adult staff. Each group is a maximum of 12 campers.
Yes! We offer flexible before and after-care through our CampPlus Extended Care program. For more information visit our website.
Horseback riding, swimming, hiking, fishing, rowing, and kayaking are among the 50+ outdoor activities at Roughing It. Check out our website for more information.
Yes! We have 6 stops in San Francisco and 30 stops throughout the East Bay and Tri-Valley. Check out our website for more information.
We offer programs for children ages 4-16.
Camp is located at the Lafayette Reservoir, with nearby sites for our swimming and horseback riding activities.
Our programs are full-day, from 9:00a – 3:00p. Bus pick up times range from 8:00am – 8:55am and drop off between 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Before and after care is also available from 7:00am – 6:30pm.
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