A day at camp, hour by hour.
Dogs thrive on rhythm. Here's what a typical Day Camp looks like at Main Camp, from the first sniff at 7:00 to the Camp Postcard at pick-up.
Today at Main Camp
Drop-off at the Trading Post
A quick nose-to-tail health check, a scan of the camper's tag and a hello from the front desk. Campers head to their cabin's hall to settle in.
Morning Muster
A calm start: sniffing, slow greetings and a few minutes on the mat. Counselors take attendance and check everyone's mood.
Field Day
The big play block. Cabins rotate through Field Day Field, the Mess Hall and the agility course, with water breaks every 20 minutes.
Splash or Sniff
May to October, it's Lake Woofagong time for swimmers. In cooler months, we run scent games and snuffle mats indoors.
Skill Sessions
Dogs signed up for Skill Sessions get 15 minutes one-on-one with a counselor. Everyone else gets puzzle toys and quiet play.
Rest Hour
Lights low, music soft, cots out. Every camper rests for 90 minutes. Overtired dogs make bad choices, and Rest Hour keeps the afternoon happy.
Afternoon Activities
A gentler play block: bubble machines, sprinklers in summer, sniff walks on the camp loop and enrichment puzzles.
Cool-down
Calm play, water and a brush-out. Counselors write the Camp Postcards and award any merit badges earned that day.
Pick-up
Your Camp Postcard text arrives with a photo and a note. Wash House baths can be ready for pick-up too.
Tired is not the goal
Hours of nonstop play leave dogs overstimulated and cranky, not happy. A daily nap lowers stress, cuts down on scuffles and sends your dog home relaxed instead of frazzled.
Read: why tired dogs need Rest Hour
Always included
Small groups
One counselor for every ten dogs, trained in canine body language and pet first aid.
Rest Hour
A 90-minute nap on a raised cot, every single day.
Camp Postcard
A photo and a note texted to you at the end of the day.
Pupcam
Live cameras in every hall and yard, 7:00am to 7:00pm.
Your dog's first day starts here.
Register online and we'll book a free First Day of Camp within the week.