10 Essential Skills Kids Learn at Camp that set them up for School Success!
It’s that time of year again when we say farewell to summer and hello to composition books and back to school nights. Summer may be over, but for millions of children returning to school they are taking the skills and life lessons they learned at camp with them. According to American Camp Association’s Peg Smith, in […]
Life Lessons from Camp
Hi Campers, it’s your friend Gus! I am missing all of you and thinking about how much we all learned and grew this summer. Here are some life lessons I saw everyone learn at camp:
Let Us Know About Your Camp Experience!
We hope you are enjoying the start of school! We would love to hear about your camp experience with us this past summer. Please share your thoughts in our Parent & Camper Surveys below. It should only take about 5 minutes of your time!
Tips and Tricks for Packing a Great Camp Lunch
Packing a Camp Lunch- Tips and Tricks
New Friends, New Places, New Activities – How to help your child adjust to Camp
New Friends, New Places, New Activities- How to Help Your Child Adjust to the New Experience of Camp
Getting Ready for your First Day at Camp
Tips for Preparing for Camp
5 Easy Steps to Prepare for Camp
Everything You and Your Camper Need to Know About Preparing For Camp in 5 Easy Steps
The Horses are Arriving June 9th!
We are so excited to welcome the horses back to the Roughing It riding site Monday June 11th! Horses are like another wonderful part of our staff and camp would not be the same without them. In anticipation of their arrival we want to know who you think will be the first horse off the trailer! […]
Admin Training Weekend
For the past three days our administrative staff have been spending some quality time together during our Admin Training weekend! We are so appreciative of all their hard work and are really looking forward to spending the summer with such a great group of skilled and passionate leaders.
Know Your Child is Ready for Camp – 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
Summer camp offers children an exciting opportunity to try something new, and to grow from new experiences. Many children and teens are anxious about attending camp for the first time, being away from home, and taking part in activities that are new to them. Parents can be unsure about their child’s ability to cope in […]
Why Teens Today Need Camp – Gain Real Life Skills & Learn to be a Leader!
Summer Camp is the ideal place for teens to develop the skills they need to be successful in life and learn to be leaders. There are many opportunities available at camp for teens to learn and practice the skills they will need as adults. The reality is that most teens are not getting these skills at […]
See Who Is Galloping In For Summer 2014!
Grass is springing up in the pastures from the rains, and the Roughing It horses sure are happy! In their vacation home in the Central Valley, horses have been shedding their furry coats which kept them warm for the winter, and are starting to look sleek and shiny again. Our 32 horses are getting excited […]
Our Counselors Make Camp Great!
Without our amazing, dedicated, and passionate staff Roughing It Day Camp could not be what it is today. We love our counselors and hope you do too and we want to get you excited for this summer by showing you who some of our returning counselors will be.
Wilderness First Responder Graduates!
Congratulations to Mike, Allison, and Max for completing the Wilderness First Responder Course! This summer we will have four certified WFRs working at our camp.
How To Choose a Camp for Your Child
Finding a summer camp for your child is an important decision. There are a large variety of camps to choose from, and selecting the right one for your child and your family can be a daunting task. Camps have very different programs so it is very important for parents to do their research. Here are […]
