The all-in-one platform to run your youth camp, day camp and recreation program — with embedded AI
Manage registrations, payments, activities, rosters, staff communication and documents — all in one platform.
Kananas is the all-in-one management platform for summer camps, day camps, youth programs and recreation centers.
Tested and approved by over 11,000 clubs
Key features for camp management
Camper & family CRM
Online registrations & online payments
Sessions, activities, waitlists, rosters
QR-code ticketing for events & shows
Staff assignments & attendance tracking
Accounting exports and financial reporting
Automated communication (email / SMS / mobile push)
Embedded AI assistant to create forms, reminders & workflows
Why Kananas
Kananas replaces multiple tools with a single system to manage families, campers, activities, payments and communication.
Less manual admin, less spreadsheets, fewer errors.
More time for programming, safety and enrichment.
Communicate
Emails, SMS, or chat keep the connection with your community.
Create your forms for surveys, online votes, or questionnaires. Follow the results in real-time.
Online membership, with information entry and membership fee payment.
Plan
Manage seasonal enrollment : summer camps, spring break camps, weekend camps and after-school programs.
Organize events, sell tickets online with the Kananas ticketing system.
Personal space for your campers & families to register for activities.
Manage
All your documents centralized in a secure and backed-up environment: insurance, medical certificate…
Dashboards and integrated accounting help you with the sound financial management of your youth camp.
Accept credit card payments, automatic creation of accounting receipts.
Which organizations use Kananas
- Non-profit youth organizations
- Summer camps
- Day camps (after school / weekends / holidays)
- Youth recreation centers
- Community enrichment programs
- Educational youth clubs
Impact & social proof
−2h admin per week on average
+40% online payments conversion
+35% event attendance
This is not theory — this is what Kananas users report after switching.
Comparison with other camp platforms
| Feature | ✅ Kananas | CampMinder | CampSite | ActivityHero | Regpack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper & family CRM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Online registration & payments | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Activities, sessions & rosters | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚪ Limited | ✅ Yes |
| Automations & workflows | ✅ Advanced | ⚪ Limited | ⚪ Limited | ⚪ Limited | ⚪ Limited |
| Embedded AI assistant | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Pricing | Subscription by size + free plan + 30-day trial | Quote-based | Quote-based | Tiered | Tiered |
Testimonial
“Kananas helped us eliminate paperwork and spreadsheets. Registrations, payments and communication run automatically. Our staff finally has time to focus on the kids, not admin.”
Kathy
FAQ
Is Kananas easy to set up?
Yes. Most camps are fully operational in a weekend.
Can parents register and pay online?
Yes. Registration, payment and receipts are automated.
Can we manage activities and waitlists?
Yes. You can manage sessions, capacity, waitlists and rosters.
Is Kananas mobile friendly?
Yes. Staff can access everything from a phone or tablet.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — free 30 days, no credit card.
Optimize your time, boost your association with Kananas
Register for free on Kananas and enjoy a 30-day trial without a credit card.
