--- title: "Bark Avenue Daycamp — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bark-avenue-daycamp/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Bark Avenue Daycamp Dog day care center in Bartlett, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.9 from 599 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, training, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 1540 Hecht Dr Ste A, Bartlett, IL 60103 - **Phone:** (630) 289-8470 - **Website:** http://www.barkavenuedaycamp.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bark%20Avenue%20Daycamp&query_place_id=ChIJ0S7ZwUwBD4gR7Nb9FuX6WRA ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30–10 AM, 12–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30–10 AM, 12–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30–10 AM, 12–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:30–10 AM, 12–7 PM | | Friday | 6:30–10 AM, 12–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM | ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 16.7 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 28.2 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6:30 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $65 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Holiday surcharge:** $12 extra on the holiday night > “Pricing is per dog and per night. Pricing is subject to change. 1-5 Nights $65 6+ Nights $63 Holiday Rate (night of Holiday only) $12 Extra” Source: https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/dog-boarding/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “We require the following vaccinations to be up to date: Rabies Distemper Bordetella Negative fecal exam within the past 12 months” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/faqs/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “We require the following vaccinations to be up to date: Rabies Distemper Bordetella Negative fecal exam within the past 12 months” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/faqs/ - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Yes, prior to coming in for dog daycamp or boarding , we require an assessment of your dog to make sure they will get along with other dogs” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/faqs/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Pet first aid / CPR certified staff > “The staff at Bark Avenue Daycamp is certified ABKA Pet Care Technicians, American Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Certified” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/ - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Midday includes a scheduled rest period to reset and prevent overstimulation, along with lunch or snacks if provided.” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/faqs/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “You can even make a request for solo play time and specialized training sessions for your pup.” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas with room to run and explore” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “A 13,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility with a large space for your dog to safely play in, and a climate-controlled area for them to sleep in.” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Follows owner's feeding instructions > “We feed your dog per your instructions. If you would like us to feed your dog breakfast, lunch, dinner, or treats, we will; just bring in the food and let us know when to feed your furry family member.” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/about/faqs/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Go to Client Portal BOOK YOUR DAYCARE, BOARDING, TRAINING & ENRICHMENT ADD-ONS NOW!” — https://barkavenuedaycamp.com/ ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Bark Avenue Daycamp, Bartlett, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bark-avenue-daycamp/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/chicago-il/bark-avenue-daycamp.json