Very Important Paws · West Palm Beach
Dog Day Camp in West Palm Beach, FL
VIP’s dog day camp in West Palm Beach is a five-hour program of organized games, scent work, swimming and group activities, held from 9am to 2pm, seven days a week. Regular daycare is open play for as long as you need. Camp follows a set schedule built to exercise your dog’s mind and body.
Campers play in small, medium and large dog groups matched by size and temperament, cool off in our bone-shaped pool, enjoy dog-friendly ice cream and VIP cookies, and receive a daily report with camp and play buddy details.
What’s Included in VIP Dog Day Camp
Every camp day packs five hours of planned activity into your dog’s visit, with the same size and temperament matching we use for all play at VIP.
Group Games
Campers start with an hour of ball chase, then spend the early afternoon on a daily assigned activity with their camp friends.
Scent Work and Enrichment
Scent games put your dog’s nose to work. These activities are designed to exercise the mind as well as the body.
Pool Time
An hour of splashing and swimming in our in-ground pool, plus running with friends on the K-9 grass patio.
Snacks and a Daily Report
Wind-down time with staff comes with ice cream and cookies for every camper. You receive a daily report filled with camp and play buddy details.
A Typical Day at Dog Day Camp
Camp runs from 9am to 2pm, seven days a week, in small, medium and large dog groups. Here is how the day unfolds.
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9am
Ball Chase
Campers kick off the program with a high-energy hour of ball chase alongside dogs their own size.
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10am
Scent Hounds
Nose games slow the pace and give your dog a problem to solve.
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11am
Pool Fun
An hour in our bone-shaped pool and on the K-9 grass patio.
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Noon
Group Activity
Two hours of the day’s assigned activity with other campers.
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2pm
Wind Down and Treats
Quiet time with staff, with dog-friendly ice cream and VIP cookies for everyone.
Dogs spending the full day with us also have open playtime from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 7pm. Every camper receives a daily report with camp and play buddy details.
Day Camp Activities and Enrichment
In regular dog daycare, dogs set their own pace in open play. Day Camp gives that energy a plan, with a different activity in each block of the day:
- Ball Chase: running, fetching and chasing with campers of a similar size.
- Scent Hounds: sniffing games that use your dog’s natural instincts and keep the brain busy.
- Pool Fun: swimming and splashing in our in-ground, bone-shaped pool.
- Daily group activity: a rotating assigned activity shared with other campers.
Together, these activities make camp a full dog enrichment program: your dog moves, thinks and socializes in a single morning and early afternoon.
Benefits of Structured Dog Day Camp
A structured day gives active dogs something new to do every hour. Moving from games to scent work to the pool keeps both body and brain engaged, which is the idea behind a good dog activity camp.
- Variety: five planned blocks of activity instead of one long stretch of open play.
- Mental stimulation: scent games and group activities give your dog problems to work out.
- Exercise: chasing, swimming and playing with friends burns off energy.
- Social time: campers play with guests of similar size and temperament, so every dog has suitable play partners.
Is Dog Day Camp Right for Your Dog
Our Palm Beach dog day camp suits friendly, active dogs who enjoy playing with others, chasing balls and getting in the water. Dogs are placed in small, medium or large camp groups and matched with guests of similar temperament.
To join camp, your dog needs:
- Proof of Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella vaccinations
- Flea and tick prevention
- To be neutered, for males over 6 months of age
- Completed paperwork, including the Daycare Release and Pool Release
Females in heat, pregnant or nursing cannot attend. Please tell us about any aggression or behavior concerns when you enroll. If you are unsure whether camp is a good fit, call 561-366-9000 and we will talk it through.
Dog Day Camp Pricing Schedule and Enrollment
Our dog day camp in West Palm Beach runs from 9am to 2pm, seven days a week, and is priced per camp day. Packages of 10, 20 or 40 camp days lower the cost of each day.
| Option | What's Included | Price |
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| Single Camp Day | One five-hour camp day: games, scent work, pool time, group activity, snacks and a daily report | $25 |
| 10 Camp Play | Package of 10 camp days | $215 |
| 20 Camp Play | Package of 20 camp days | $380 |
| 40 Camp Play | Package of 40 camp days | $700 |
To enroll, call 561-366-9000 or send a reservation request. If your dog will arrive before 9am or stay after 2pm, ask how camp pairs with full or half-day dog daycare. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and cash.
Dog Day Camp Versus Regular Dog Daycare
Both programs give your dog supervised play with friends while you are away. Daycare is flexible care built around your schedule. Camp is a set five-hour program built around activities.
| Dog Daycare | Dog Day Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Daytime care and open play | Structured games and enrichment |
| Schedule | Full day, half day (up to 5 hours) or by the hour | Five hours, 9am to 2pm, seven days a week |
| Activities | Open play on ramps, steps, platforms and tunnels, plus weekly activity days | Ball chase, scent games, pool time and a daily group activity |
| Swimming | Aqua Park play time available; additional fees may apply | An hour of pool time every camp day |
| Extras | Lunch service available, gourmet treats | Ice cream, VIP cookies and a daily report |
| Price | $45 full day, $36 half day | $25 per camp day, packages available |
| Ideal for | Dogs who need company and care during the workday | Active, social dogs who love games and water |
Dog Day Camp FAQs
How is camp different from daycare?
Camp is a five-hour program with a set schedule of ball chase, scent games, swimming and a group activity, while daycare is open play for a full day, half day or by the hour. Campers also get ice cream, VIP cookies and a daily report.
How long does camp last?
Camp lasts five hours, from 9am to 2pm, seven days a week. Dogs staying the full day also have open playtime before and after the program.
Does camp include swimming?
Yes. Every camp day includes Pool Fun from 11am to noon in our in-ground, bone-shaped pool. A signed Pool Release is required.
Can puppies participate?
It depends on your puppy’s age and readiness, so call 561-366-9000 before booking a first camp day. Puppies need the same required vaccinations as every guest, and males must be neutered once they are over 6 months old.
Is prior daycare attendance required?
Call us before your dog’s first camp day so we can review their experience with other dogs and place them in the right group. Every camper needs current vaccinations and completed registration paperwork before the first day.
What activities are included?
Camp includes ball chase, Scent Hounds nose games, an hour of pool time, a daily assigned group activity and wind-down time with staff. Ice cream and VIP cookies are included for every camper.
How much does camp cost?
A single camp day is $25. Packages are $215 for 10 camp days, $380 for 20 and $700 for 40.
Ready to Get Started?
Call 561-366-9000 or send a reservation request, and we will get your dog’s first camp day on the calendar.