KidsCamp!

Day Camp!
June 16-20, 2025
Misty Downs in Midland, VA

Residential Camps!
July 7-11, 2025
& July 21-25, 2025
Mountain Valley in Harrisonburg, VA

Since 1999, KidsCamp! has been a fun place for kids aged 8-16 and their dogs. With training, activities, and lectures, it's a great way for kids to bond with their pets and learn new skills. Join us for our 25th anniversary in 2025!

Experience the Fun at KidsCamp!

Why Choose KidsCamp?

  • Each day is filled with training sessions that cover obedience, tricks, and agility, balanced with educational lectures and canine demonstrations.

  • While the dogs rest, your child will enjoy healthy snacks, attend lectures, and learn to read a dog's body language and work with their dog's personality to achieve success.

  • 2025 marks our 25th year of KidsCamp! We have seen our campers grow into amazing canine partners in their communities, with many going on to volunteer, work in local shelters, and even graduate from veterinary schools.

What Your Child Will Learn

How To Motivate Your Dog

Learn how to build a lasting relationship with your dog through positive reinforcement techniques and understanding your dog's unique personality.

Effective Communication

Master the use of a leash and collar, equipment, voice, hands, and body language to communicate clearly with your dog

Basic Obedience

Participate in daily pack walks and practice commands like Sit, Down, Stay, Release, Heel, Touch, and Recall.

Agility Training

Engage in fun activities such as Ladder, Bowls, Rocker and Wobble boards, Walk boards, Tire, Tunnel, and much more!

Dog Safety

Learn how to handle dogs you don't know, read a dog's body language, and ensure safe interactions.

Public Speaking

Develop confidence and communication skills through various camp activities.

What Makes Residential Camp Unique?

  • The week-long overnight camp allows children and their dogs to deepen their bond and enhance their skills through continuous learning and practice.

  • Includes training sessions on obedience, tricks, and agility, balanced with educational lectures and canine demonstrations.

  • Campers have the opportunity to build lasting friendships with fellow campers and their dogs, creating a supportive and engaging environment.

  • Campers are given even more time and opportunities to develop important life skills such as public speaking, problem-solving, team building, and confidence building.

Ready to Train?

Day Camp!
June 16-20, 2025
Misty Downs in Midland, VA

Residential Camps!
July 7-11, 2025
& July 21-25, 2025
Mountain Valley in Harrisonburg, VA

Please Note These Important Requirements:

  • For Campers: Ages 8-17, completed parent consent form, dietary needs, and allergy information.

  • For Dogs: At least 4 months old, crate trained, in good health, proof of rabies vaccination, and necessary equipment (leash, collar, treats).

Don't have a dog? No problem! We can assign a dog to your child for the week.

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