Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–6 · $80/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–6

Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs

RW Farm Park · $80/week

Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs is a day camp offered by Metro Parks Tacoma, focusing on outdoor activities and animal care for children.

▌ Editor's read The camp 'Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs' is offered through Metro Parks Tacoma, as indicated by the URL 'parkboard.org/CAMPS'. This suggests it is a municipal program. The website lists various camps, including this one, and provides details on registration and general camp information. While specific accreditation for this individual camp is not mentioned, Metro Parks Tacoma states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in First Aid/CPR,' which is a notable strength for safety. The camp is described as a 'day camp' and the cost is listed as $80 per week. Social media handles for Metro Parks Tacoma (Instagram: metroparkstacoma, Facebook: metroparkstacoma) are present on the main website, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Phone: (253) 305-1000
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs

What ages does Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs accept?
Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs is open to children ages 5–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs cost?
Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs publishes $80/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs's hours?
Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs?
Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs provide lunch?
Hired Paws-Cats & Dogs does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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