2012 Companion Camp Dates
June 4 - 8 => FULL
June 11 - 15 <5 slots left
June 25 - 29 => FULL
July 16 - 20 => FULL
*Italicized Camp dates have less than 5 slots left
*Underlined Camp dates are FULL
(To get on a waiting list for a full camp, register for that camp.)
Club Pup Kids Camps 2012
This year, we are adding more than ever before ... more camps, more guest speakers, new games, more games, more activities, and, most of all, more fun!
This year, we are adding more than ever before ... more camps, more guest speakers, new games, more games, more activities, and, most of all, more fun!
"The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic!" -Henry Ward Beecher
"The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic!"
-Henry Ward Beecher
The relationship of a child with their dog can teach so much about respect, discipline, communication, and responsibility. Hearts and Paws Club Pup Kids Camps create an atmosphere to: - strengthen the relationship between the child and their dog.
- instruct how the dog’s mind perceives the world physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- impart skills necessary to work with dogs as a serious hobby or potential career.
- encourage creativity, problem solving, and teamwork through group projects and games.
Activities are held in indoor, air-conditioned classrooms as well as the spacious, outdoor agility field.
We have camps designed for campers from age 6 - 9 years and 9 - 16 years old. Teams are put together according to age with appropriate challenges.
There is a limit of 16 dog/handler teams with a ratio of 1 counselor per 5 participants.
Come join us for Club Pup Camps (and Agility classes) at the Austin Vineyard Church facility at 13208 Morris Road, off of Anderson Mill Road. Come see the facility, the new field, and what we've got going on for our camps for Summer 2012.
Camp location:
The Austin Vineyard Church
13208 Morris Road
Austin, TX 78729
The Austin Vineyard Church
13208 Morris Road
Austin, TX 78729
Below is information on our beginner Companion Camp, advanced Gameskills Camp, and our younger kids Small Paws Camp.
Companion Camp
Introductory Course for first time campers or those choosing to work with rescue dogs.
(Campers 9-16 yrs old)
(Campers 9-16 yrs old)
Camp Includes- Come explore your dog's five senses - Learn the different ways your dog's ears, eyes and especially nose affect your dog's perceptions in daily life.
- Teach your dog essential training skills - sit, down, stay, wait at doors, come when called, walking on a loose leash.
- Introduction to Agility Training Obstacles - Jumps,Tunnels, A-frame, Dog Walk, Weave Poles, Chute, and See Saw.
- Learn how to keep your dog clean and healthy through brushing and bathing.
- Understanding Human-to-Dog Body Language - Dog signals that show friendliness, fear, stress, and relaxation and Human signals that will relax or stress dogs.
- Discover and identify different Dog Breeds and Characteristics.
- Perform fantastic tricks and show off your dog's style in our Costume & Trick Showcase.
- Finally, take home some of the camp with you in our creative Doggie Arts and Crafts, Camp Picture, and Dog Safety Certificate.
Upon Completion Campers receive
Certificate of Completion
Camp T-shirt
Group Picture
Camp Cost
One Week: $350
Two Weeks: $675
A $125 deposit per week is required to secure registration (non-refundable within 3 weeks of camp start unless slot can be filled). Balance is due 2 weeks before camp.
Returning Camper/Sibling receives an additional $25 discount per camp.
Schedule for both camps!
Monday - Friday
Drop offs between
7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
Camp Starts: 8 a.m.
Camp Ends: 3 p.m.
Pick ups between
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
After Care Available until 5 p.m.*
*For additional charge
Please let us know if you need to pick up earlier for an urgent reason. The afternoon activities are designed around team efforts and missing members effect the outcome.
Campers bring their own lunches (Monday - Thursday)
Hearts and Paws will provide juice, water, and healthy snacks for morning and afternoon breaks.
Hearts and Paws will provide pizza and soft drinks for lunch on Friday!
Mandatory Interviews for all camps!
Campers must have an interview with dogs, including rescue dog recipients and campers that have been to camp previously. This interview is to:
- Assess the dog's temperament in a group**
- Assess the dog’s physical ability to participate in the activities**
- Discuss safe handling techniques and dog body language
- Present equipment needs
- Sign Medical Release Form
**If your personal dog is possibly not physically or socially suited for camp, we can arrange to have a rescue dog from a no-kill organization for your camper to train.**
If you are using a rescue or foster dog, the interview must not exceed 2 weeks before the camp date.
We will notify you of interview times and dates after application and deposits are received by the 10th of April.
Interviews are usually held on Saturday afternoons in groups of six and take approximately one hour. Please try to schedule your interview as close to your camp date as possible. Dogs must be 6 months or older at the start of camp to participate.
For more information call 512-249-7255.
You will receive a confirmation email which includes an invoice for the camp deposit along with a secure link to use a credit or debit card or a PayPal account to pay for your deposit. If you want to pay by check, please call 512-249-7255.
For Campers who have completed the Companion Camp.
(Campers 9-16 yrs old)
(Campers 9-16 yrs old)
Gameskills Camp
2012 Gameskills Camp Dates
June 18 - 22 => FULL
July 9 - 13
NEW!!! July 30 - August 3
*Italicized Camp dates have less than 5 slots left
*Underlined Camp dates are FULL
(To get on a waiting list for a full camp, register for that camp.)
June 18 - 22 => FULL
July 9 - 13
NEW!!! July 30 - August 3
*Italicized Camp dates have less than 5 slots left
*Underlined Camp dates are FULL
(To get on a waiting list for a full camp, register for that camp.)
Camp Includes
- Navigate your walking skills through the Water Relay, win it all at the Recall Doggie Race Track
- Persevere in the Down Stay Lifeline
- Use your knowledge to gain huge rewards in Dog Jeopardy
- Take your dog to the next level in Agility with the See Saw and closed Weaves
- At the camp with the biggest & best Agility Course - learn how to get your dog ready to win.
- Go beyond the basics and learn tricks that are performed in the Movies
- Detective Scent Work - Teach your dog how to find hidden articles with his nose
- Work together as a team - win awesome prizes and rewards for performing with your canine companion
- Learn how to get your dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen
- Paw Trek Adventures - To boldly go where you and your dog have never gone before!
Upon Completion Campers receive
Certificate of Completion
Camp T-shirt
Group Picture
Camp Cost
One Week: $350
Two Weeks: $675
A $125 deposit per week is required to secure registration (non-refundable within 3 weeks of camp start unless slot can be filled). Balance is due 2 weeks before camp.
Returning Camper/Sibling receives an additional $25 discount per camp.
Small Paws Camp
(Half-day camp for campers 6-9 yrs old)
2012 Small Paws Camp Dates
July 23 - 27 ... FULL
Accepting registrations for wait list; will add another camp if enough registrations received:
August 6 - 10
*Italicized Camp dates have less than 5 slots left
*Underlined Camp dates are FULL
Camp Cost
One Week- $250
A $125 deposit is required to secure registration (non-refundable within 3 weeks of camp start unless slot can be filled). Balance is due two weeks before camp.
July 23 - 27 ... FULL
Accepting registrations for wait list; will add another camp if enough registrations received:
August 6 - 10
*Italicized Camp dates have less than 5 slots left
*Underlined Camp dates are FULL
Camp Cost
One Week- $250
A $125 deposit is required to secure registration (non-refundable within 3 weeks of camp start unless slot can be filled). Balance is due two weeks before camp.
What is in the Camp?
- Dog Behavior - Why do dogs at times act like humans?
- The Dog's Five Senses- Did you know that dogs have strong senses like Super Heroes?
- Basic training skills - sit, down, stay, wait at doors, come when called, walking on a loose leash and more.
- Introduction to Agility Training Obstacles
- How to Brush and Bathe your dog
- Dog Body Language- How do you know if a dog is friendly or not?
- Tricks
- Costume Contest/Fashion Show/Trick Showcase (optional)
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Drop offs between
7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
Camp Starts: 8 a.m.
Camp Ends: 12 p.m.
Pick ups between
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
After Care Available until 3 p.m.*
*For additional charge
Drop offs between
7:30 - 7:50 a.m.
Camp Starts: 8 a.m.
Camp Ends: 12 p.m.
Pick ups between
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
After Care Available until 3 p.m.*
*For additional charge
Interview Schedule*
Saturday, May 12
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 16*
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 30*
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
*indicates date change from original publication
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 16*
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 30*
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
*indicates date change from original publication