Summer Camp Registration Software
Stop drowning in paper forms and payment tracking. Communal handles registrations, waivers, and parent communications so you can focus on creating amazing camp experiences.
- Parents register and pay online—no paper forms needed
- Digital waivers and health forms completed before day one
- Automated waitlists fill spots when cancellations happen
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Accept registrations online
Parents register and pay from home. No paper forms, no manual data entry, no evening processing sessions.
Get paid upfront
Collect payments at registration with credit cards. Offer payment plans that charge automatically.
Fill every spot
Automated waitlists notify families instantly when spots open. No more empty seats from last-minute cancellations.
Collect forms before day one
Digital waivers and health forms completed during registration. Every camper arrives with paperwork done.
What is Summer Camp Registration Software?
Summer camp registration software is a specialized platform that helps day camps, overnight camps, and recreation programs manage registrations, payments, camper information, and parent communications. It replaces paper forms, spreadsheets, and phone calls with a streamlined online system.
The best camp software handles the entire registration lifecycle—from the moment a parent discovers your program to the final day of camp. This includes online registration forms, payment processing, waitlist management, health forms, emergency contacts, and automated communications.
How Communal Simplifies Camp Management
- Custom registration forms - Collect exactly the information you need with conditional fields
- Integrated payments - Accept credit cards online with automatic receipts and payment plans
- Waitlist automation - Automatically offer spots when cancellations occur
- Digital waivers and health forms - Parents complete everything online before camp starts
- Automated reminders - Send packing lists, schedules, and updates without manual effort
Whether you run a week-long day camp or a full summer program, Communal gives you the tools to manage registrations efficiently and keep parents informed.
Everything You Need to Run Camp
Communal brings registrations, payments, health forms, and parent communications into one simple platform.
Online Registration
Custom registration forms with conditional fields, age validation, and session selection. Parents complete everything online at their convenience.
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Payment Processing
Accept credit cards with automatic receipts. Offer payment plans, early bird discounts, and sibling rates automatically.
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Digital Waivers & Forms
Health forms, emergency contacts, and liability waivers completed online. All information stored securely and accessible during camp.
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Parent Communication
Automated reminders for packing lists, schedules, and important updates. Keep parents informed without manual email blasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Camp Software
Summer camp registration software is a platform that helps camps manage online registrations, payments, health forms, waivers, and parent communications. It replaces paper forms and spreadsheets with a streamlined digital system.
Yes. Parents can register multiple children in a single transaction, with sibling discounts applied automatically. Each child's information, health forms, and session selections are tracked separately.
When a session fills up, parents can join the waitlist. If a spot opens due to cancellation, the next family on the waitlist is automatically notified and given a limited time to claim the spot.
Yes. You can split registration fees into installments with automatic payment collection on scheduled dates. Failed payments trigger automatic retry and parent notification.
Parents sign liability waivers and complete health forms online during registration. Forms are stored securely and accessible to staff during camp. You can require completion before the registration is considered confirmed.
Yes. You can set minimum and maximum age requirements for each program. The system validates birthdates during registration and prevents ineligible registrations.
Custom form fields let you collect allergy information, dietary restrictions, medications, and special needs. Staff can generate reports and rosters that include this critical information.
Yes. Communal sends automated reminders before camp starts—packing lists, drop-off instructions, and schedule reminders. You can also send manual announcements to specific sessions or all registered families.
Why Organizations Choose Communal
See why organizations across North America choose Communal.
"Revenue from membership sales and renewals increased, and we save a significant amount of staff time and paperwork. The customer service is outstanding and the team at Communal continues to add helpful features."
Renee D.
North Glenmore Park Community Association
800+ members
"My experience with the software and the team has been overwhelmingly positive. We switched from another provider and the difference was night-and-day!"
Jon N.
Tuscany Community Association
Switched from another provider
"We are finally able to communicate with our members, run booking software and a program payment platform all in one application. The cost to our Community is very reasonable and the team is fantastic to work with."
Sandra I.
Oakridge Community Association
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