Roughing It Day Camp

★★★★★Sara El-Amine

What an exceptional summer. Our son says that he wants to "stay at camp forever". His favorite parts of camp were "all of it!" We will definitely be back next summer. Thank you to each and every one of you. This is a time capsule of an experience that I wish every child could have.

★★★★★Lauren Sobel

There is no summer better than a Roughing It day camp summer! I say this as a former Roughing It camper, former Roughing It counselor, and now a parent to a rising kindergartener who cannot wait to return next year. Ann, Hobie, and Amy have been doing this for decades, and it shows. This was our daughter’s very first summer camp experience and she was a bit nervous to start. The staff are fun, professional, engaged, and they did an incredible job of making her feel welcome. She came home everyday of her four week session with a huge smile on her face and having tried something new!

★★★★★Andrea DeVincenzi

This summer, my son Jaxon, age 5, attended Roughing It Day Camp and the experience was nothing short of transformative. Over the three months, he not only honed his swimming skills, thanks to swim lessons 3 times a week, but he also developed a newfound confidence and love for the water. Special thanks to Camp Counselor Danny, who was an exceptional swim coach, making Jaxon very comfortable and safe as a new swimmer. The camp offered a plethora of outdoor activities that captivated Jaxon's interest, including kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, which quickly became his favorites. It was heartening to see him develop a genuine appreciation for nature. The environmental lessons provided valuable insights into wildlife, teaching him about various insects and the importance of animal conservation. Another highlight for Jaxon was the cooking classes, especially the day he made ice cream—a story he joyously repeats often. The camp counselors (many whom were former campers in their youth), were outstanding—responsible, polite, and incredibly skilled at educating and inspiring the children. I am immensely grateful for the nurturing and educational environment at Roughing It Day Camp. It's a place where children thrive outdoors and learn valuable life skills. I look forward to the possibility of Jaxon returning as a camp counselor in his college years, continuing the tradition of excellence. Highly recommend! Andrea

★★★★★CNT Maintenance

The staff is very friendly and fun, the activities keep campers engaged and overall the experience is one of a kind. My daughter is looking forward to join again next summer. Thanks for a fun and memorable summer!

★★★★★Kathryn Bell

What a wonderful summer camp program Roughing It offers! It has been part of our summer for the past 8 years and my children still look forward to returning and catching up with friends, counselors and staff they have known throughout these years. The reservoir setting is beautiful and the all outdoor program is how summers should be spent - it is supervised better than any other camp I've seen and the camp has a safe and nurturing culture. We have found the counselors to be genuinely caring every single year and a great example to our children. The activities and fun at camp have been great but it is the camaraderie of the groups at Day Camp along with the leadership and team skills encouraged every day that have meant the most as our children have got older. After almost 50 years in business this camp knows what they are doing, don't hesitate to send your children here - they'll have a summer to remember.