Camp Run A Pup

Camp Run A Pup is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 3413 N Central Ave in Chicago, IL 60634. Dogs come for Day Camp during the day or Overnight Camp for longer stays. Check-in and check-out run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week.

What a day at camp looks like

The outdoor area covers 7,500 square feet of K9 turf designed to stay cool in summer. There is also a swimming pool with an easy-access diving dock, and the staff teach swimming to dogs new to the water. Counselors lead structured play, lure courses, and games rather than turning the group loose and watching.

Overnight stays

Overnight campers sleep in private cabins, each set up with a cot, a blanket, and water. Medication is administered on request, and special diets are accommodated, which matters for dogs on a routine from home.

What sets it apart

Two things stand out on paper: the pool, with swim instruction included rather than open water access, and the counselor-led structure of the day. Membership tiers give frequent campers a regular place in the group. The grounds themselves are turf built for summer heat, which matters in a Chicago August.

Services and add-ons

• Day Camp and Overnight Camp
• 7,500 sq ft of K9 turf and a swimming pool with a diving dock
• Private cabins with a cot, blanket, and water for overnight campers
• Camp Clean Up: a bath and nail grind
• S'mores add-ons: frozen Kongs, deer antlers, and walks in Chopin Park

Practical details

Booking is handled online. Membership tiers are available for families whose dogs come often, and pickup and drop-off service is offered. The camp answers at (773) 685-6667 or HQ@CampRunAPup.com, and it posts on Facebook and Instagram.