Little Raccoons is an introductory camp program specially designed to help young children get ready for a full camp experience.  Since 1972, our Day Camp has included Pre-K - 1st grade camper groups in the longer sessions, however, we understand that some children may benefit from a shorter session for their first camp experience. For these families, Little Raccoons was started in 2002. Some of the more challenging activities such as horseback riding and the all-camp overnight are not a part of their schedule to allow for a more leisurely daily pace. After Little Raccoons, campers will be ready to join the full Roughing It Day Camp program.

Interested in horseback riding lessons? 
Check out Roughing It Day Camp for younger campers Pre-K - 2nd grade.

Caring & Experienced Adult Counselors
Roughing It's continued success at providing a safe, supportive camp environment is our outstanding all adult staff. We select staff because of their maturity, character, experience and ability to relate to and inspire young children. We also have our own certified specialty staff who instruct at each of the program areas and camp administrators on the campsite each day. Our overall camper to counselor ratio is 4:1.

Camper Safety
The health and safety of each camper is the primary concern of each Roughing It staff member. Supervision of campers by staff is ALWAYS constant. All our staff are certified in /First Aid and CPR, and receive additional training in safety and health procedures during the week of staff orientation. All swim and waterfront staff are certified lifeguards.

Transportation Included!
Centralized pick up in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley, Alamo, San Ramon, Martinez and
San Francisco!