The Founding of Roughing It Day Camp
I am often asked how we came up with the idea of Roughing It, so let me take a few minutes to share with you my remembrance as to how it all happened. It’s been a great ride and I have been blessed to have been able to learn from so many great mentors, so […]
Spending Time Outdoors Makes Kids Smarter: 3 Facts, 1 Conclusion
Every parent wishes for their child to succeed in school and this “success” for many families is heavily influenced by academics first. Doing well in school, getting good grades, enrolling in advanced courses, continually acquiring more knowledge and being “smart” is often top priority for parents and therefore the focus for their children. What if […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all! Wishing all our campers, camper parents, alumni and of course all our staff a day full of love and joy! If you didn’t already see our Valentine’s video message be sure to check it out!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
“ON the LOOSE” – Insights & Values Gained from Adventures in the Outdoors
Two young college students who grew up in Berkeley wrote a small book in 1963 called ON THE LOOSE. It is about their adventures growing up in the East Bay hills, the SF Bay and the Sierras, and what they learned about themselves through these outdoor experiences. It is as relevant today as it was […]
Preparing for Camp Tips
Tips for Preparing for Camp
New Friends, New Places, New Activities
New Friends, New Places, New Activities- How to Help Your Child Adjust to the New Experience of Camp
Six Great Ways to Get Ready for Camp
The start of the camp seson is just around the corner! This can be an exciting time for kids and parents. When choosing a camp there is a lot to consider and many ways to educate yourself about camp and prepare your child for the camp they will be attending over the summer. To get […]
Huffington Post: Benefits of Camp
The Huffington Post recently published an article about the differnet ways that http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-kestin/whats-needed-to-prepare-your-child-for-the-future_b_3777547.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
Teaching the Spirit of Giving
With the holiday season upon us it’s an important time to allow kids to take time and reflect on the things they have been provided. December is a great time to provide gifts to family and friends and bring people closer together, bu it’s also an opportunity to teach the importance of giving to others […]
Ways Children Learn Gratitude at Camp
Where in the World the RI staff are Now!
D’Juno What? Our staff attend 60 colleges all around the US and all over the of the world! We have also have 6 staff studying, living, and working abroad.
How to Teach Children About the Spirit of Giving
The holidays are a great time to teach children about the Spirit of Giving. This season is known for being a time when families come in out of the cold to eat food together, and many suburban children rarely see people who are homeless, hungry, or without adequate warm clothing. Therefore, it’s especially important to […]
Happy Holidays!
Dear Campers and Families,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Roughing It! We are grateful to all of you for helping us create the Roughing It spirit and camp memories we’ve shared over the years.