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Our Rochester Team

  • Lee Owner
    Lee and Dana moved back to Rochester from North Carolina in the early 2000s. When they lived in North Carolina, the state was a doggy paradise. Dog parks, Dog Day Cares, Dog Trails, you name it, NC was super dog friendly. Lee and Dana were surprised that Rochester on the other hand, was lacking in the Doggy Fun Department. They felt that their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Amber had gotten the "short end of the stick" in their move to Rochester.
    Seeing a business opportunity, Lee and Dana decided to open a Dog Day Camp and Boarding Facility where dogs could really enjoy themselves while their loved ones were away. Lee and Dana were so excited to start the adventure of opening a new business together and it was icing on the cake, that their new business would majorly benefit their furriest friend, Amber!

    Amber spent her winters at camp instead of going crazy with Cabin Fever at home, and she spent her summers playing with her friends in the Camp Pools. Lee and Dana watched Amber and many other Campers turn into mature responsible adult dogs and they were so proud. Amber doesn't come to Camp anymore, but Dogs from all around Rochester travel to Camp so they can do something FUN while their parents aren't home.

    Fun Facts

    What is your favorite breed: I love a good ole' goofy lab. Drool and all.

    Finish this sentence... my rapper name would be: Woof Master P.

    What is your favorite dog pun: I don't believe in puns. They bite.

    What is your favorite part about Camp: I like seeing a staff member do something better than I can do. I really love watching people blossom and grow.

  • Kate Camp General Manager

    I have had the pleasure of being with Camp Bow Wow for over 10 years, wow does time fly! Learning and growing with the business brings a lot of variety and challenges, which not only help you to develop as a person, but also as a leader. I love my role because no two days, or dogs are ever the same.

    As a leader, I strive to lead in a way that honors my personal core values of respect, authenticity, trust and accountability. Some of my proudest moments are when employees grow their confidence levels; whether that may be taking on a new area such as customer service, making a new bond with a team mate, or succeeding in behavioral challenges with the dogs. With that being said, it’s also my favorite to see the pups build their confidence in the yards as well!

    When not at work, I enjoy digging in the dirt with my indoor plant collection, playing with my two dogs, trying out a new sewing project, or dabbling in other art projects all while listening to quite an eclectic music selection.

  • Sophia Manager of Operations

    Some of my core values include creativity and growth. Creativity allows for a great way to express myself, dreams, goals, and have fun doing it. And growth is important to me because you have to allow chances to better yourself & your experiences.

    I could never pick between being a cat or dog person, and prefer to call myself an animal person!

    In my free time I enjoy photography, painting, watching movies/TV shows, growing indoor plants, and reading.

  • Amanda Team Lead

    My favorite joke: Q:What do you call a dog who does magic? A: a labra-cadabra-dor!

    I really enjoy anything and everything arts & crafts. I am big on crochet right now.

    I find the value of kindness to be the most important. You never know what someone has going on, so it is important to always strive to be kind and assume the best intentions of others.

  • Jessica Team Lead

    I am majoring in business and hoping to transfer to Cobleskill for dog behavior.

    In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends/dog.

    I value honesty because honesty creates trust and without trust we have nothing.

  • Shea Team Lead

    I'm a Music Education major at Nazareth University with my end goal being to become a Band Teacher.

    I very much enjoy playing music! I mainly play flute, alto saxophone, and tenor saxophone, but I also love learning new instruments.

    Important values to me are, honesty and accountability. Everything flows more smoothly when everybody can take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes.

  • Molly Team Lead

    I majored in Childhood Development. My long term goal is to one day own my own animal rescue service.

    Fun Fact: I can complete the 3x3 rubix cube!

    Being a good listener is what I value. Not only is it good to be a good listener in everyday life, but with work as well. If parents need to talk to us about a concern or just need to talk, then we need to show that we care by listening. Also, the ability to accept constrictive criticism is important to listen to, so you can better yourself and grow.

  • Emily Team Lead

    Fun fact, I’m learning to play the guitar!

    I'm currently in college, but in my spare time I like to hang out with friends and I return to Camp seasonally.

    A core value for me is kindness because it’s so easy to be nice and you never know what someone is going through!

  • Laura Front Desk Lead

    Happy to be returning to work after years of being a stay at home mom to my awesome boys!

    Some of my hobbies include making art, music/going to live shows, true crime, hiking, hanging out with my family, LGBTQ rights & animals..

    My personal values: honesty, integrity, empathy, kindness, maintain personal boundaries, never stop learning new things.

  • Ramiek Senior Counselor

    My friends and family call me Miek. I love movies, TV, video games, and previously even did Martial Arts.

    I really enjoy dancing, playing games, exercise, hanging out and playing with my dog and also love watching YouTube.

    I find value in family and being helpful. Family are most important thing to be with, and if you focus on helping each other you will get your blessing.

  • Kailey Senior Camp Counselor
    I am currently majoring in fine arts, returning to Camp seasonally. Some of my hobbies are drawing and photography. I also enjoy being outdoors doing activities such as hiking or running. I value being kind and supportive to everyone. I try to help and encourage  others and care for the people, and dogs, around me.
  • Lisa Camp Counselor

    I love Buffalo sports teams and chicken wings.

    When I have free time, I love to walk and play with my Golden Retriever Kasey.

    It's a very important value to me, to be nice to everyone. You don’t know what people are going through or have gone through. Smile!

  • Slater Camp Counselor

    My friends call me Slater, but I also go by Hannah. I am a performing arts scholar for vocals at RIT. I just started learning French and I want to study abroad in France.

    My favorite dog joke: Q: What do you call a dog magician? A: A labra-cadabra-dor!

    In my free time I like to play softball, go to RIT hockey games, and hang out with friends.

    Honesty is an important core value to me because I believe that everyone should be true to themselves.

  • Bobby Camp Counselor

    In my free time, I really enjoy working out and spending time with my family and dogs.

    I feel that it is important to always be hardworking towards your goals, because we need dedication and effort to move forward in life.

  • Cody Camp Counselor

    My major is music performance and I play double bass/electric guitar.

    Patience is a core value of mine because it can help with overcoming unique challenges.

  • Brie Camp Counselor
    Currently attending MCC in the 2+2 program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. If all goes as planned, I will be off to RIT in another year!
    I am a music lover, collecting vinyl records & going to concerts are huge hobbies of mine. I also like cooking when I've got the time for it!
    Kindness, understanding & patience are what I value most. We all mess up in life, what's important is that we allow room for each other to grow and learn.
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    Romeo Camp Counselor
  • Adele Camp Counselor
    I have been a children's librarian for over 20 years - working with little people is my day/school year job, working with dogs is my (quite enjoyable) side quest! When not working & questing, you can find me reading, playing music, and chasing my delightful (and hilariously  naughty) young dog around. 

    I try to engage in life with an open heart, curiosity and a sense of wonderment and awe. May seem simple and naive, but then, I get to hang out with kids and puppies, so I think it's working out! 
  • Emily Camp Counselor
    I'm majoring in Biomedical Engineering and return to Camp seasonally. I love playing the violin, movies, reading and music. Values I find most important are reliability and kindness which are the core to every day life.
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    Mika Camp Counselor
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    Alyse Team Lead
  • Megan Front Desk Lead
    I went to University at Brockport and majored in sociology and human biology and decided to stay in the Rochester area for its beautiful flowers and nature.

    When I'm not working I'm usually hanging out with my basset hound and my cat. I also have lots of plant children I tend to. I enjoying reading, hiking, and shopping second hand clothes and home decor. I am very passionate about social justice and ethical treatment of animals.