Expert perspective
Camp Network on Camp Management Software
In their own words — provided by Camp Network.
Last updated July 15, 2026
- What's the most common mistake camps make in this area?
- The biggest mistake new camp directors make isn't tech. It's underestimating how much their parents care about the registration experience. Bad UX in registration is the #1 leading indicator of a camp that's going to lose enrollment.
- What's changed recently that camp leaders should know?
- Many modern registration platforms charge monthly or annual subscription fees. However, there is no need to pay these upfront costs. Look for companies that waive subscription fees entirely, relying instead on small per-ticket or processing fees. The only exception is if you are hosting free events and not processing payments, in which case the platform will charge a flat software fee.
- What should camps look for when evaluating options here?
- Ensure all agreements include transparent, all-inclusive pricing. To avoid unexpected costs, watch out for recurring subscription markups, premium support charges, non-refundable credit card fees, and site-maintenance fees.
- How do you think AI will impact camp marketing?
- AI is going to change camp marketing more than any tech shift in 20 years. Camps that aren't producing structured, machine-readable information about themselves in the next 18 months will become invisible to the next generation of parents searching.
- What should directors know about camp registration software pricing?
- Most camp software prices like enterprise SaaS. We don't. Camps are seasonal businesses with seasonal cash flow, and the per-seat-per-month model breaks them. Pass the cost to registrants and let the camp run free.