10 best camp registration software in 2026.
We tested 20+ camp registration platforms for summer camps, day camps, and youth programs. Here are the top picks for online registration, payment processing, and waitlist management.
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Quick comparison
| # | Software | Best for | Pricing | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomily (Top Pick) | Camps also running year-round childcare programs | Flat-rate (see pricing) | 4.9 |
| 2 | CampMinder | Traditional overnight summer camps with 200+ campers | $2,000–10,000+/year (volume-based) | 4.5 |
| 3 | CampBrain | Day camps with complex registration requirements | $1,500–8,000+/year (volume-based) | 4.4 |
| 4 | Sawyer | Enrichment programs and specialty camps | $0 + 4–6% transaction fee | 4.3 |
| 5 | ACTIVE Network | Municipal recreation departments and large camp networks | $5,000–20,000+/year | 4.0 |
Need registration for both childcare AND camps?
Bloomily is the only platform that handles year-round childcare enrollment AND seasonal camp registration in one system.
How we evaluated registration software.
Form customization, field types, health forms, and conditional logic
Deposits, payment plans, transaction fees, and refund handling
Automatic waitlists, offers to waitlisted families, and capacity tracking
Early-bird, sibling discounts, multi-week packages, and member pricing
Detailed reviews.
Every option below includes the honest cons — including our own.
Registration + management in one platform — the only option for both childcare AND camp registration, with a custom form builder, deposits and payment plans, and automatic waitlists. Flat monthly pricing sized to your camp. Rated 4.9.
- Only platform for childcare AND camp registration
- Custom form builder with all field types
- Deposits, payment plans, and auto-pay
- Flat monthly pricing sized to your camp
- Automatic waitlist management
- Parent mobile app included
- Newer to market (launched 2024)
- Less specialized for overnight camps than CampMinder
Industry standard for overnight camp registration, with multi-session support and strong health form collection. $2,000–10,000+/year, volume-based. Rated 4.5.
- Deep overnight camp registration features
- Multi-session registration support
- Strong health form collection
- Long industry track record
- Per-camper fees add up quickly
- Complex interface takes training
- Expensive for smaller camps
- No year-round childcare support
Highly customizable registration workflows, with a complex discount rule engine and good payment plan options. $1,500–8,000+/year, volume-based. Rated 4.4.
- Extremely flexible registration forms
- Complex discount rule engine
- Good payment plan options
- Strong Canadian presence
- Steep learning curve for setup
- Per-registration fees
- Dated interface design
- No childcare platform
Modern registration for kids activities, with a clean parent experience and easy setup. $0 + 4–6% transaction fee. Rated 4.3.
- No monthly fee option
- Clean, modern parent experience
- Good for classes + camps
- Easy setup
- Transaction fees add up (4-6%)
- Limited camp-specific features
- Basic reporting
- No overnight camp support
Enterprise registration for large programs — very large registration volumes, facility booking integration, and multi-location support. $5,000–20,000+/year. Rated 4.0.
- Handles very large registration volumes
- Facility booking integration
- Multi-location support
- Strong reporting
- Overkill for single camps
- High implementation costs
- Long sales and setup cycle
- Complex administration
Flexible registration for any program, with extremely customizable forms and flexible payment options. $0 + fees or $125+/mo. Rated 4.0.
- Extremely customizable forms
- Flexible payment options
- Good automation features
- Multi-program support
- Not camp-specific (generic platform)
- Requires significant setup work
- Transaction fee option costly
- Learning curve for admins
Established overnight camp registration with health form management and cabin preference collection. $1,000–5,000+/year. Rated 4.1.
- Solid overnight registration
- Health form management
- Cabin preference collection
- Established platform
- Older interface design
- Limited day camp features
- Basic parent portal
- Slower feature updates
Simple camp registration that is easy to set up and affordable for small camps. $0 + 4.5% or $99+/mo. Rated 3.9.
- Easy to set up
- Affordable for small camps
- Basic registration works well
- Simple admin interface
- Limited advanced features
- Basic form customization
- No overnight camp tools
- Fewer integrations
Budget-friendly registration platform with very affordable per-registration pricing and no monthly fees. $0 + $0.99/registration. Rated 3.8.
- Very affordable per-registration pricing
- Simple to use
- Quick setup
- No monthly fees
- Not camp-specific
- Very basic features only
- Limited customization
- No camp operations tools
The DIY free option — completely free forms that are highly customizable and integrate with spreadsheets. Free + Stripe fees (2.9%+). Rated 3.2.
- Completely free forms
- Familiar interface
- Highly customizable
- Integrates with spreadsheets
- No built-in payment processing
- Manual payment reconciliation
- No waitlist management
- No parent portal or confirmations
Our methodology
We evaluated 20+ camp registration platforms based on hands-on testing, feature analysis, pricing transparency, customer reviews (Capterra, G2), and interviews with camp administrators. Ratings reflect registration-specific features including form building, payment processing, waitlist management, and parent experience. Last updated: January 2026.
Disclosure: Bloomily is our product. We’ve aimed for objectivity by including cons for all solutions and acknowledging where competitors excel (e.g., CampMinder for overnight camps, Regpack for custom workflows).
Questions, answered
The best camp registration software depends on your needs. For camps running both year-round childcare and seasonal programs, Bloomily is the only platform supporting both. CampMinder excels for traditional overnight camps, while CampBrain is popular for complex registration workflows.
Costs vary: $0-500+/month plus per-registration fees of $2-8 per camper. Some take 3-6% of payments. Bloomily offers flat monthly pricing. CampMinder and CampBrain charge based on registration volume. See your exact price on our pricing page.
Essential features include: custom registration forms, payment processing with deposits and payment plans, waitlist management, discount rules (early-bird, sibling), health form collection, emergency contacts, and automatic confirmations. Advanced features include public catalog pages and mobile apps.
Most registration software supports deposits and payment plans, but features vary. Look for: flexible deposit amounts, multiple installments, automatic reminders, and balance due tracking. Bloomily, CampMinder, and Sawyer all offer flexible payment options.
Truly free options are limited. RegFox charges $0.99 per registration. Sawyer offers a free tier with 4-6% transaction fees. Google Forms is free but lacks payment processing. For most camps, proper registration software saves enough time to justify the cost.
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