We purchased our own tickets. All opinions are our own.
If your toddler or preschooler is obsessed with Marshall, Chase, or Skye, you've probably heard about the PAW Patrol™ Experience at CAMP in Atlanta. We made the drive up during our staycation week to see if it lives up to the hype — and whether it's worth the trip from Newton, Rockdale, or DeKalb County.
Short answer: yes, with some caveats depending on your kid's age.
The Sweet Spot: Ages 3-5
CAMP lists the experience for ages 3-7, and based on what we saw, that's about right — but the younger end of that range is where the magic really happens. Our 3-year-old, a die-hard Marshall fan, was engaged the entire time without ever feeling overstimulated. The kids in our session ranged from about 2 to 5, and all of them seemed right at home in the space.
If your child is closer to 6 or 7, they'd probably have more fun with a sibling or friend along, since a lot of the play (the vehicles, the slides, the zip line) is more solo-discovery than group-game.
One more thing for sensory-sensitive kids: CAMP also offers sensory-friendly sessions — check their schedule before booking if that matters for your family.
What's Actually There
Before you even get to Adventure Bay, there's a whole CAMP store to explore — themed toy shelves (the Bluey section was a hit too), a slime station, and a maker station for craft kits. They ask you to arrive 15 minutes early, and we'd actually recommend a little more cushion than that in case of traffic — we got there 25 minutes early and weren't bored for a second.
We added the Pick-A-Craft add-on, and it turned out to be a great way to fill the wait. Our daughter picked a birdhouse to paint — it came pre-assembled with paint and a brush, and staff had her set up at a table immediately. It kept her happily occupied right up until they called our group back.
Once inside Adventure Bay, you get 50 minutes of free play across themed zones for each PAW Patrol pup:
- Rocky's Recycling Station – toss stuffed "bottles" and recycling-themed objects into bins with target holes (think football toss), then take a turn on the slide
- Rubble's Construction Zone – stairs up to a slide that drops into a foam "brick" pit
- Chase & Marshall's Road – ride-on vehicles, including scooters, a push car great for younger toddlers, and tricycles
- Zuma's Dock – stepping stones and a boat
- Skye's Zip Line – a pink zip line kids can swing on
- A control room area, a few doghouses, and a coloring station with crayons
The session wraps with a dance party and photo before you head back out into the store.
Staff & Crowd Levels
Staff were friendly, efficient, and proactive — they made sure our daughter had everything she needed without us having to ask. That kind of attentiveness goes a long way with a 3-year-old in a new environment.
Crowd-wise: we visited Friday afternoon over Father's Day/Juneteenth weekend, and only had 2-3 other kids in our session. A lot of families were likely off doing other holiday-weekend things. Don't expect it to always be this quiet — a regular Saturday will likely bring more kids per session.
The Price
Here's the real cost breakdown (adults need tickets too):
- 3 tickets ($19 each): $57
- Pick-A-Craft Add-On: $20
- Processing fee: $7
- Subtotal: $84 (plus tax)
We happened to have an email-signup discount that knocked this down significantly, but $84 is what most families should expect to budget for a family of three. If you think you may check it out, sign up for their email and check the website for any deals.
Worth the Drive?
If you're already headed up toward Perimeter Mall, this is an easy add-on. We swung by the LEGO Store and grabbed lunch first, then made a quick drive over to CAMP — it shares a parking lot with the Target across from the mall, so parking is free and easy. That kind of pairing makes the drive feel worth it, even though it's outside our usual hyperlocal coverage area.
If your kid is a genuine PAW Patrol fan in that 3-5 sweet spot, and you're already making a day of it near Perimeter, we'd say go for it. If you're driving solely for this and your kid is on the older end of the age range, it might be worth waiting for a visit with a friend in tow.
Book your visit: camp.com/atlanta/paw-patrol
We purchased our own tickets. All opinions are our own.
