Outdoor Explorer’s Holiday Greeting
Greetings, Outdoor Explorers!I hope your adventures this school year have been exciting. I can’t wait to explore some more of the Lafayette Reservoir next summer. There’s a secret ornament tree that sprouts ornaments this time of year. It’s not on any map, but folks who have seen the tree tell me it’s 2/3 of a […]
Holiday Greetings from Ann, Hobie & Gus Woods
We hope the memories of Roughing It warm your heart this holiday season. Rekindle your camp memories by watching our holiday videos, come to the Camp Sing-a-Long, or visit the Reservoir to see the Ornament Tree. We hope to see you at camp! And see our holiday greetings video here!
5 Fun Family Activities for December
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a movement to create a global day of giving. Join us in supporting the Giving Tuesday movement by donating this holiday season! Share the movement with family and friends and use the hashtag #GivingTuesday to promote this wonderful day of giving! Here are the four great organizations you […]
Parents, Campers, and Staff Show Their Appreciation for Camp
The month of November is a great time to give thanks. Here are some quotes from camper parents about why they’re thankful for their campers’ time at Roughing It Day Camp. “The sense of team – within the smaller group as well as within camp as a whole; the enthusiasm and caring of the counselors and the obvious […]
A Time for Giving Thanks
See what some of the Roughing It crew are thankful for this holiday season. Messages from Gus, the camp horses, the Roughing it staff, and of course, Ann and Hobie. Wishing everybody a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!
Staff Adventures Abroad: Courtney and Pete
6 Ways to Explore the Lafayette Reservoir With Your Family This Holiday Season
Kick-start your holiday adventures by exploring the local outdoors with your family members and friends of all ages during the holiday season. The Lafayette Reservoir is a great place to get outside and allow the family to see local nature and wildlife without making a long trek. Conveniently located right off Highway 24 between Berkeley and Walnut Creek, the expansive […]
Get Crafty: Make Your Own Thanksgiving Tree
The tree of thankfulness is a great way to continue the practice of gratitude this season and throughout the year. Children can make their own tree and are encouraged to write what they’re thankful for to show their gratitude on a daily basis. Practice giving thanks in your family by creating a family thankfulness tree. […]