Day camp software for daily operations.
Day camp software built for daily check-in, real-time parent updates, and before/after care management. Know where every camper is, every moment of the day.
Free for home daycares · $99/mo per location · 60-day money-back
Today’s roster, live — the real product, in miniature.
Day camp software features.
Features designed for the daily check-in/check-out cycle of day camps.
PIN codes, QR scanning, or kiosk mode. Real-time attendance with instant parent notifications when children arrive and leave.
Manage pickup authorization lists. Verify identity, require PIN codes, and alert staff to custody restrictions.
Offer extended hours as add-ons. Track early drop-offs and late pickups with separate billing options.
Send parents photos, activity updates, and alerts throughout the day. They see what their kids are doing in real time.
Track bus routes and pickup/drop-off times. Parents know exactly when the bus is arriving.
Share photos and videos with parents throughout the day. Tag individual children for family-specific albums.
What is day camp software?
Day camp software is a management platform designed specifically for programs where children attend during the day and go home each night. Unlike overnight camp software, day camp software focuses on daily operations — check-in/check-out, real-time attendance, parent updates, and before/after care.
Modern day camp management software like Bloomily includes digital check-in (PIN, QR, kiosk), authorized pickup management, real-time parent communication with photo sharing, before/after care billing, and transportation tracking. These daily operational features are essential for day camps but often missing from overnight-focused platforms.
Day camp vs. overnight camp software.
| Feature focus | Day camp | Overnight camp |
|---|---|---|
| Daily check-in/check-out | Essential | Session-based only |
| Real-time parent updates | Throughout day | Weekly summaries |
| Before/after care | Built-in | Not applicable |
| Transportation tracking | Daily routes | Arrival/departure only |
| Authorized pickup | Every pickup | Session end only |
| Cabin assignments | Not needed | Essential |
Day camp programs we support.
From recreation centers to specialty programs, Bloomily handles all day camp types.
YMCA, JCC, parks & rec, community centers — daily programming with flexible hours
Soccer, basketball, multi-sport — skill groups, team assignments, equipment tracking
Art, music, theater, dance — supply management and performance scheduling
Science, coding, robotics — project tracking and equipment checkout
Outdoor education, hiking, environmental — group management and safety tracking
VBS, youth programs — volunteer management and curriculum tracking
How Bloomily compares.
Flat monthly pricing. Built for daily operations.
| Feature | Bloomily | Other day camp software |
|---|---|---|
| Digital check-in/check-out | Included | |
| Real-time parent updates | Limited | |
| Before/after care add-ons | Premium tier | |
| Authorized pickup management | Basic | |
| Transportation tracking | Extra cost | |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly rate | $2-6/camper |
| Year-round childcare too | No | |
| Photo sharing | Unlimited | Limited storage |
Questions, answered
Day camp software is a management platform for day programs where children attend during the day and go home each night. It focuses on daily check-in/check-out, attendance tracking, parent communication, and before/after care.
Day camp software focuses on daily operations like check-in/check-out and real-time parent updates. Overnight camp software emphasizes cabin assignments and multi-day scheduling. Day camp software typically includes hourly billing and transportation tracking.
Essential features include: digital check-in/check-out, real-time attendance tracking, authorized pickup management, before/after care add-ons, daily activity updates, transportation tracking, and emergency contacts.
Yes, good day camp software handles extended care options including add-on pricing, flexible drop-off/pickup windows, separate billing for extended hours, and real-time arrival/departure notifications.
Day camp software typically costs $100-400+/month or per-camper fees of $2-6 per registration. Bloomily offers flat monthly pricing — see your exact price on our pricing page.
Flagstaff Academy
Adelphi University
Camp Gan Israel
Restoration Worship Center
The Merage JCC
See it with your name on the door.
Walk through a school already running on Bloomily — or start yours today.