When starting out with MyCampApp, you may be looking for a jumping point to begin communication with your families through the app. Here are some suggestions on how to begin with messages and push notifications!
Before Camp
1. Post a “Welcome message” on the newsfeed
2. Introduce your staff – you can create an Album “Meet our Staff” and add photos or videos of everyone.
3. Share your camp calendar (post a PDF or a create events to publish in the app calendar.
4. Publish an album with great camp photos to get camp families excited about the upcoming weeks.
5. Create news items to remind parents about upcoming events and deadlines.
6. Link to Campers / Parents Handbook and other important policies / documents
During Camp
1. Post daily news posts with highlights from the day’s activities
2. Upload new photos
3. Send mobile push notifications to engage parents to view the new photos and learn about what the kids did at camp
4. Highlight your theme weeks / days
5. Send mobile push notification to remind families to bring their stuff for the special themed events.
After Camp
1. Post a farewell message
2. Ask for their feedback and post a link to a survey
3. Offer a discount if they sign up for next summer
Sample Content:
1. An Invitation to install your app:
Hello {Camp Name} Families,
We are excited to welcome you again for summer 20XX! We have tons of fun planned for all our campers.
This summer our mobile app will be used as the primary method of communication. Make sure to get the {App Name} app to get exclusive news, keep up to date on events and schedules, and see photos posted daily!
The {App Name} app allows you to securely access and view camp photos, and videos too. It’s free! We’ll be sharing all things camp through our app this summer. Don’t miss reminders, schedules, photos, exclusive offers, and more – get the app today.
To download the app please visit the Apple App Store or Google Play and search {App Name}. The app install guide is attached for step by step instructions.
2. Welcome to Summer 20XX!
We have tons of fun planned for all our campers this summer.
This app will be used as the primary method of communication this summer. Please make sure to opt-in for Push Notifications to get our reminders.
Tip: Go to "More" and tap on "My Camp Settings" to customize your app content with your camper's Group and Session. We’ll post new pictures and highlight camp activities every week ☺
Check out our theme days/weeks in the Events calendar.
Access our Campers Handbook on the “More” screen.
3. Meet our Camp Director:
[Director name] is our awesome Camp Director and has been for [#] years, but there’s a lot about them you might not know.
They are [age], grew up in [location], and their favorite thing about camp is [...].
4. Get to know our amazing team
[staff name] was/is [what they were doing before camp or during the rest of the year]. This is his/her/their [#] summer at camp, and this summer they are [role].
5. Camp Packing List
Bring your swim wear, goggles, swim shoes, towels, and sunscreen.
6. Daily highlights
...of camp meal time, theme, activity, and/or values: a. Today was Taco Tuesday!
a. #YummyCampFood
b. Wacky Wednesday is tomorrow. Wear your wackiest outfit for a day filled with wacky fun!
c. Archery! Archery is one of camp’s favorite activities. Every camper got to try it today. See the pics in Album “Week 1: Junior Camp”
d. Camp Kindness. Every day we recognize a camper that showed outstanding courtesy, civility and generosity. Today we recognize “camper name”
7. Our favorite camp sing-along songs
...today campers learned “Agadoo” – here are the lyrics: [...]
8. Tradition Sharing
One of our favorite camp traditions is (name). Here's what happens: [...]
9. Activity Sharing
One of our new activities for summer 20XX is (name). Here’s how to play: […]
10. Birthdays
How we celebrate birthdays at camp it seems like every day is someone's birthday at camp, and we make sure to honor each one. To celebrate summer birthdays we [...], and then the whole camp sings together. There's nothing like a camp birthday.
Sample Push Notifications
1. Sneak peek at our theme days…check out the camp calendar in the app
2. This is a friendly reminder to bring xyz] for your camper tomorrow. Thanks in advance!
3. What to do with the Tie Dye? Instructions available in the app – tap to open and view in the app
4. [Name of event] is on [date] at [time]. We look forward to see you there!
5. [Name theme day] is tomorrow! Remember to bring / wear […]
6. Attention families: Due to extreme weather conditions camp will be closed [date / time]. We’ll send schedule updates. Stay safe!
7. Camp Photo day is tomorrow. Please wear your camp shirt for our group photo.
8. PHOTOS! New photos now available in the app ☺
9. What’s for lunch? Check out this week’s lunch menu in the app!
10. All buses left on time. See you tomorrow for another amazing day at camp [name] 5
11. Lost & Found: checkout the Lost & Found album and come claim your stuff.
12. Bus ETA for [group/bus name] is [time] 1
3. Registration for […] is now open! Limited space available – enroll today!!
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