Summer Camps Serving Pleasanton
An all-outdoor day camp in the East Bay. Free transportation provided from Pleasanton.
All-outdoors summer camp activities since 1972!
Since 1972, Roughing It has been offering summer camps in an all-outdoors environment for children ages 4 to 16. We serve many Pleasanton families and are located at the beautiful Lafayette Reservoir.
We provide many outdoor activities found in a traditional summer camp, including swimming, waterfront activities, and more! We also have programs specifically designed for teens and younger campers. Come check us out at a local event or talk with a camper parent in your area.
FREE transportation!
Our Bus Stops serve San Francisco, East Bay, Contra Costa and Tri-Valley.
Our buses are driven by year-round professional school bus drivers in safe school buses.
Need more info on times or want to inquire about home pick up? Learn more about our Camp Bus Stops & Transportation »
Local bus stops
- Alamo: Stone Valley Shopping Center
- Danville: Black Bear Diner
- San Ramon: Bollinger Central Park
Free Extended Care
We offer free extended care (Before & After Camp) to families who choose to drop off and pick up directly at camp. Learn more here!
What parents are saying
I could not believe how many camp songs my son knows by heart and he loves to sing them. He keeps asking when it will be time for camp again.
– Ineke and Scott G, Pleasanton
As always, Roughing It is a highlight for my daughter. She immediately put how many days until next summer on a countdown clock on her computer.
– Mary and Chris M, Pleasanton
Roughing It Supports Pleasanton Area Schools!
Roughing It gives back to many of the schools our campers attend. We have made donations to the following schools:
Parent References
Our families from the Pleasanton area would be happy to talk to you about their child’s experience at Roughing It.
- Ineke & Scott Gentner
- Elisa Dowd & Doug Graver
- Dora Coelho & Jack Nickerson
- Terri & John Pulliam
- Elaine & Kent Screechfield
- Nancy & Scott Batiste