Final Farewell To Summer
Summer is over, school is starting, and camp won’t start again until next year. Luckily, the magic of camp never has to end. We have all the memories we made over the summer to remind us of everything we learned. Looking back, we are so proud of all the growth we saw in campers, both […]
Roughing It Day Camp – The Other Half of Your Child’s Education
Folks ask me, “Why have I dedicated most of my life’s energy to camp in general and Roughing It in particular?”. Simple answer: I believe that we make very real and important differences in the lives of campers, parents and the staff we work with throughout the years.
Dear Camp Counselors – Thank you for Making a Positive Difference
Here is a great read we would like to share with our camp families and staff. Dear Camp Counselor was written by a mom to the staff of her children’s summer camp, Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp (a residential camp on the east coast). Although it is written with a Christian focus, the message it sends […]
How to Stay Cool When the Weather is Hot at Camp
Everyone knows that it gets pretty hot in the summer. At summer camp, campers spend the whole day outside, staying active and participating in many fun activities. Because campers spend so long in the sun, it’s very important to find ways to stay cool throughout the day. In the past, one fun activity was to […]
Summer 2015 – our 43rd Year!
We want to welcome all new and returning campers to summer 2015! We’re excited to kick off our 43rd summer season, and our staff can’t wait to meet all our campers. This summer, we hope you make new friends, build new skills, and challenge yourself by trying new things. This includes meeting and getting to […]
Sneak Peek of Returning Staff for Summer 2015
How to get a Non-Swimmer Ready for Camp
Swimming can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be scary and intimidating for some children. Most children are familiar with a bathtub, but switching from a bathtub to a large pool or natural body of water can be overwhelming. Many may be too frightened or reluctant to even go in the […]
How My Son Learned to Swim at Camp
One of the highlights of Roughing It is our swim program. Instead of giving our campers free swim all the time, our program is designed to actually teach children how to swim through swimming lessons. It is very common for younger children to be nervous about getting in the water, and many parents have questions […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Roughing It Day Camp Office Moms and their Campers: Kathryn (Freddie & Grace) Tracy (Ava & Isaac) Amy (Cecilio), and Ann, Sharon (Walker & Grace), Misty (Kaitlyn & Lauren) The sign in our Roughing It office, “Every Mother is a Working Mom,” is so true, and a Mother’s job is never done.
Why Teens Need Camp
Young children are not the only ones to benefit from summer camp. Teens, especially in middle school, get just as much, if not more, out of a summer at camp. Unlike younger campers, teens have many opportunities to apply their leadership skills to real-life situations, such as helping out the younger campers or assisting their […]
Getting to Know Roughing It Day Camp – Opportunities to Learn More
Parents always mention that they have a challenging time figuring out how to get to really know a camp before they enroll their child. I know that this can seem daunting. I share below some of my thoughts on how parents might best learn about all Roughing It Day Camp has to offer their child. […]
Insights Gained by Outdoor Adventures
We wanted to share an article written for our camp community by Ann Woods, our director, on the importance of experiencing the outdoors and the reason why she and Hobie (her husband) were inspired to found Roughing It Day Camp 43 years ago. These messages and lessons still hold true today.
5 Important Questions to Ask Camp Directors
Spring is the perfect time to sign your child up for camp! Many camps fill up during the early spring, so now is the perfect time to think about registering. When choosing the right camp, it is important to visit the site, meet the directors, and ask questions. If you are not able to visit […]
Libby’s Adventures in Europe!
Libby is currently traveling around Europe before she starts nursing school this fall! During her travels, she stopped by London to see a musical with Kath D, who is in her first year in a graduate program at the London School of Economics. It looks like Libby is having a great time and we wish […]
Reasons to be a Counselor Instead of an Intern This Summer
There is a lot of competition in the job world. College students are under a lot of pressure to find a good job after they graduate, and the competition is fierce. Many students spend their summers working as unpaid interns in hope that it will improve their resume and increase their chances of finding a […]