--- title: "Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/camp-ruff-it-doggie-daycare-and-boarding/" 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)" --- # Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding Dog day care center in Carol Stream, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.5 from 137 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** 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, boarding - **Address:** 295 Carlton Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188 - **Phone:** (630) 690-0281 - **Website:** http://www.campruffit.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Camp%20Ruff%20It%20Doggie%20Daycare%20%26%20Boarding&query_place_id=ChIJhTdjkbdUDogRxAENeYHgW7U ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 6:30 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out by 10 AM; later check-out is charged daycare — facility's words: "Check out is by 10 a.m. the day of pickup." (https://www.campruffit.com/boarding) - **Late pick-up:** Check-out 10 AM-2 PM costs a half day of daycare ($33); 2-7 PM a full day ($43) — facility's words: "Check out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be charged a half day of daycare rate ($33). Check out between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be charged a full day of daycare rate ($43)." (https://www.campruffit.com/boarding) - **Senior dogs:** Campfire Cabins: quieter accommodations for senior dogs — facility's words: "Campfire Cabins Peacefully accommodations for senior dogs and those who thrive with individualized care." (https://www.campruffit.com/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 4 months old to attend — facility's words: "Dogs must be at least 4 months old to attend Camp." (https://www.campruffit.com/newclient) ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 11.7 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 19.8 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:** $85 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** $149/night for 2 dogs from the same family > “PER NIGHT RATE $85 Includes full day of daycare play each day! ... 2 DOG RATE $149 Price includes two dogs from the same family.” Source: https://www.campruffit.com/boarding — checked October 29, 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs must complete a screening, plus at least one half day and one full day of daycare before boarding.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “You'll need to bring proof of vaccinations, a quick-release collar with ID, and complete our online registration.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “We’re the only facility in DuPage County where overnight staff don’t just stay on-site—they share the same room (and even the same bed) with our Campers.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Structured play, enrichment activities, confidence-building experiences, and purposeful rest create a healthier, more balanced daycare experience.” — https://www.campruffit.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and energy > “While we often separate by size and energy, some dogs surprise us...” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Cage free > “Cage-free means just that—no cages! Dogs enjoy a slumber party-style sleepover with comfy beds, sofas, and a caring overnight staff member by their side.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **Outdoor access:** Indoor yard only > “DO YOU HAVE AN OUTDOOR SPACE? No, our facility is fully indoors—designed for year-round safety, comfort, and peace of mind.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Dogs stay safely indoors in our secure, climate-controlled facility.” — https://www.campruffit.com/ - **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:** Included > “No additional charge for meal time, medication or snuggles. It's all included!” — https://www.campruffit.com/boarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Just bring your dog’s food, pre-portioned and labeled with their name and feeding instructions.” — https://www.campruffit.com/faq - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## 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 Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding, Carol Stream, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/camp-ruff-it-doggie-daycare-and-boarding/ (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/camp-ruff-it-doggie-daycare-and-boarding.json