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Summer Camps Serving Noe Valley

An all-outdoor day camp in the East Bay. Free transportation provided from Noe Valley.

Campers learning to swim from their swim counselor
Campers traverse the Reservoir in a canoe

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 Noe Valley 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.

San Francisco Bus Stops

  • Noe Valley (Douglass Playground)
  • Clayton & Parnassus
  • French American Intl. School

Transportation is included at no extra cost. Our buses are driven by year-round professional school bus drivers in safe school buses.

We love that he gets to have a summer camp experience living in SF. The great location, ease of getting him there and back, and extended program all make for a more relaxing summer. We also love the variety of outdoor activities.      -Danielle and BJ S, San Francisco

I love the “old fashioned/East Coast” campy feeling. I love the social skills/good values aspect of it that goes along with all the fun. It seems to me that camp helped my son “come out of his shell” with others.      -Dena F, San Francisco

Learn More about Roughing It Programs

2, 4 & 8-Week Day Camp (PreK-10th Grade)

Counselor with her happy campers
Young Campers Play Instruments as a Group at the Reservoir

Roughing It Supports Local Schools!

Roughing It gives back to many of the schools our campers attend. We have made donations to the following schools:

Parent References

We understand that finding the right camp for your child can be challenging. We can put you in touch with another family in your area (or school) who can speak about Roughing It. Here are some of our San Francisco families who would be happy to talk with you about camp:

  • Corrina & Chris Bonomo
  • Barry & Marta Perkins
  • Danielle & B.J. Siegal
  • Susana & Joel Slavonia
  • Kimberly Branagh
  • Donna Little
  • Isa Hershoff Looper
  • Roxane Divol
  • Alison Chaput & Stephane de Bord
  • Claire Marie Johnston
  • Larissa Sand
  • Demetria Vong-Spillan & Steve Spillan

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