SUMMER CAMP
Ages 6 - 9
FULL
Ages 10-13
FULL
PAALS day camp is one of only a handful of camps in the country that integrate assistance dogs in training with kids who have disabilities and kids who do not have disabilities.
Ages 6-9
At this camp, the young campers learn the basics of dog care, participate in dog games and crafts and practice teamwork while pairing up to care for a service dog training candidate.
Ages 10-13:
Older campers learn the basics of service dog training, how to help people in the community, age appropriate team building skills - working side by side with trainers and dogs, learning what it takes to train a service dog candidate.
I wanted to train the dogs because if I train them, the dog can go to a good person”
Bryson, Summer PAALS Camper
I first started with PAALS because it sounded fun to just hang out with the dogs. But, now that I’ve worked with them more, I find it is more fun to know that my time there has helped that dog help someone else. It is a wonderful experience that has helped me (not just the dog) [understand] why service dogs are so important. It also doesn’t hurt to have fun with some well trained, adorable dogs.
Elena, Summer PAALS Camper