Be Dog Savvy Summer Camp
A canine coaching experience for children (ages 8+) led by a professional dog trainer and educator in a home environment.
Each camp experience incorporates FUN and engaging activities to teach children and teens how to understand dogs, interact with them in positive and safe ways, and to see the world through their eyes. In the past, campers have become storytellers, using their imaginations and new found knowledge to tell a dog’s story by drawing, writing and/or performing a short skit. This camp helps to improve human-canine relationships, making the world, and our homes, a more peaceful place.
Has your child already attended our Dog Savvy Kids camps and classes? No worries! Life skills are not taught in a day. Each time this class is taught the attendees contribute to the experience so there is always something new to discover, PLUS repetition improves learning and retention of knowledge. Our Canine Coach will tailor the learning to suit the individuals.
Details:
June 17-20, 2025, T-F, 9am-1pm
June 23-26, 2025, M-Th, 9am-1pm
Aug 18-21, 2025, M-Th, 9am-1pm
Cost: $240*/wk
*Extend their day until 3pm!
Clicker Training 101 (ages 8+): June 17-20th
Dog Walking Workshop (ages 12+): June 23rd-26th
Non-refundable Registration Fee $100 (to be credited to total camp price)
Contact Lisa for discounted rate for incoming 9th graders & older students interested in being a Junior Counselor.
For more opportunities for Ages 8+, check out our Clicks & Tricks classes, March-May 2025. You do not need to be a dog owner to participate in these programs.
Drop-off/Pick-up: W. Mt. Airy, 19119
Daily activities may include walking to other locations.
Topics:
- Learn to SPEAK dog by understanding their body language
- Dogs have FEELINGS too! Develops empathy for our furry companions.
- How to be SAFE around dogs we know and don’t know
- Be a good FRIEND to dogs
- CARING for dogs (physically, mentally, emotionally and socially)
- Dog training FUN and games
- What do YOU want to know about dogs?
Children will be interacting with Brighten Up Pup approved assistance dog(s) based on their comfort level. Class sizes are small (no more than 6 children per week).
Puppy socials MAY also take place during camp hours so that local puppy parents have a chance to socialize their puppies (6 months and younger) in a supervised way with children AND campers will have the opportunity to practice what they learn and teach puppies training games.
For more information email Lisa@BrightenUpPup.com
Lisa Cruz has her PA state and FBI clearances for working with children.