Tips to Run a Successful Holiday Club

Boost the Camp Booking Experience

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Offer Flexibility

Want to make booking a breeze for parents? In that case, [.pink__text]an online booking system[.pink__text] is your new best friend! Let parents book and pay hassle-free, saving you time and setting you apart from the competition. Allow parents to easily add optional extras like extended hours or early drop off and late pick up during the booking process. The more convenient and customizable the experience, the happier your customers will be.  

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Stay Organised

Organisation is key to running a successful holiday club. With a reliable online system, you can access registrations, medical info, and emergency contacts instantly. It’ll make life much easier for you as the camp owner, and for your coaches! A good booking system, like ClassForKids, will also send automated confirmation emails with detailed camp information and what-to-bring lists to alleviate any pre-camp jitters. You can even send out mass-reminders closer to the camp start date to ensure parents don't forget important details.

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Payments Made Easy

Getting your payments under control when classes and camps are full is vital for running an organised camp. Keep your payments on track by having parents pay upfront during booking. This not only streamlines your operations but also eliminates the headache of chasing payments later. Parents will expect payments to be easy, simple and flexible, so you’ll want to provide them with a positive payment experience.

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[.blue__text]Looking to automate and streamline your holiday camps? Then the ClassForKids software is perfect for you! Read more about what we can do for your camps success today.[.blue__text]

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Fun Camp Activities

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So, what do you do during a camp? [.green__text]What activities do the kids want to do at camp?[.green__text] Let’s look at some popular activities to include in your holiday camp.

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Your Activity in focus

It wouldn’t be a true activity camp without activity-centric activities! Your holiday club should be all about your activity, whether you run sports camps or arts and crafts camps. Focus on specific skills, bring in industry experts, or plan friendly competitions. This is what kids and parents are signing up for!  

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Ice-Breakers

Break the ice with fun games early on. The goal here is to get the kids involved and getting to know each other with fun and engaging games. Get the kids talking and making friends with [.orange__text]activities like “A Book About Me,” “The Cube,” or “Meeting Bingo.” It's all about building connections![.orange__text]  

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The Classics

While your activity and sports camp centers around your specialty, you can still throw in some classic fun. Water fights, scavenger hunts, and talent shows keep the energy high. You could even spice it up with themed quizzes or movie nights! Consider themed days or weeks that tie into popular movies or events. For example, a superhero-themed day could involve fun activities like creating capes or obstacle courses inspired by favorite heroes.

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Involve Parents

Hosting a parent's day or showcase at the end of the holiday camp can be a fantastic way to engage parents and show off what their children have learned. Encourage parents to participate in mini-workshops or friendly competitions alongside their kids. This not only strengthens your relationship with parents but also creates lasting memories for everyone involved.

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[.pink__text]Top Tip: There are easy ways to incorporate your activity type into classic camp activities if you wish to: feature genre-specific movies, show sports games on the big screen, or put on an activity-themed quiz![.pink__text]

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