The Roughing It Family of Camps:
Little Raccoons
Campers learn to paddle a canoe, ride a
horse, and swim at Roughing It Day Camp
Roughing It Day Camp
Our flagship camp, celebrating 37 years! Ages 4 1/2 - 16.
Traditional all outdoors summer camp featuring
instruction in horseback riding, swimming, fishing, rowing,
canoeing, kayaking, sports, arts & crafts, environment and adventure
activities. 4 & 8 week sessions promote skill development and
strong friendships. Located in Lafayette. Transportation
included.
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Horse Day Camp
Comprehensive English riding and horsemanship camp featuring 3
riding sessions daily. Certified Horsemanship Association
program, cross country jump course, vaulting and horse show.
Beginning through advanced instruction for riders entering 3rd-10th
grade.
Two week sessions promote in-depth learning and
maximize skill development.
Located in Moraga.
Transportation included.
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Horse Day Camp
Ranch Day Camp
Complete Western riding, trail riding
and working ranch experience featuring 2 riding sessions daily.
Trail rides daily on 6,000 acres in Briones Regional Park, gymkhana,
trail obstacle course and ranch animal care. Beginning through
advanced instruction for riders entering 3rd-10th grade. Two
week sessions promote in-depth learning and maximize skill
development.
Located in Lafayette. Transportation included.
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to learn more about Ranch Day Camp
Hello Horse Camp
One week, half day introductory Western riding and
horsemanship camp. Daily riding lessons and horsemanship
instruction for beginning riders entering 3rd-10th grade. One
week sessions offer an introductory experience where campers can
develop foundations and skills. Located in Lafayette at our
Ranch Camp site. Parents provide transportation.
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here to learn more about Hello Horse Camp
Introductory two week traditional day camp program for children
in K-2nd grade. Instruction in swimming, rowing, fishing,
sports and arts & crafts. Transportation included.
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Bay Area Day Camps:
Camp Galileo
Academic summer day camp with locations throughout the Bay Area.
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Rob Andrews Baseball Camp
One week baseball camps in Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill.
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Sarah's Science
Year round science and nature based programs and camps in the
East Bay.
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Bay Area Overnight Camps:
Girl Scouts Camp
Residential summer camps and day camps throughout the Bay Area
with a variety of specialty programs.
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Kennolyn
Residential summer camp, day camp and family camp programs in
the Santa Cruz Mountains offering a variety of specialty activities.
Click here to learn more about Kennolyn
Plantation Farm Camp
Residental summer camp offering nature and farm programs in Northern
California.
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to learn more about Plantation Farm Camp
Douglas Ranch Camp
Residential and day camp offering traditional camp and horseback
riding in the Carmel Valley.
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learn more about Douglas Ranch Camp
Horse Camps:
Cloverleaf Ranch
Residential horse camp and day camps
featuring Western riding instruction in Santa Rosa.
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more about Cloverleaf Ranch
Coppercreek Camp
Residential summer camp featuring
English riding programs, traditional summer camp programs and high
adventure programs in Northern California.
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more about Coppercreek Camp
Out of Area Camps:
Cheley Camp
Residential summer camp, day camp and family camp programs in the
Colorado Rockies offering a variety of specialty activities.
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Gold Arrow Camp
Traditional residential summer camp in Southern California
offering a variety of specialty activities.
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about Gold Arrow Camp
Out of Area Day Camps:
Tom Sawyer Camp
Summer day camp offering a variety of specialty activities.
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to learn more about Tom Sawyer Camp
Coleman Country Day Camp
Summer day camp located in Long Island, New York.
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Last Child in the Woods - Richard Louve