Difference Between Classes and Camps
đź‘‹ What Happened to all my Full (All Session) Classes?
If you’re wondering where your "Full (All Session)" classes went — they’ve been migrated from Classes into Camps (Services > Camps). This change was made to simplify your experience, as well as your customers experience:
- âś… Fewer, more focused options on the booking page
- âś… Each type of program now has its own dedicated section
- ✅ Easier for customers to understand what they’re signing up for
You’ll still be able to create drop-in classes and camps/clinics — it’s just been organized more clearly based on how it’s priced and how customers register.
âť—All existing direct booking links with auto-redirect.
đź’ˇ The Key Differences
| Feature | Classes (Drop-in) | Camps (Full Program) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Pay-per-session, or set of sessions | One upfront payment, registered into all sessions at once |
| Registration | Customers can register for individual sessions | Customers are auto-enrolled into all sessions |
Pricing and Registration are the most important things to understand when deciding to list something as a class or a camp. Once created, you won’t be able to convert a class into a camp or vice versa.
While they both involve group activities and instruction, there are some key differences that help define how each is used in our system.
Classes (Drop-in)
Classes are short, recurring sessions that customers can register for one at a time. This "drop-in" flexibility makes them ideal for skill-building over time without a long-term commitment.
Key Features:
- 🗓️ Recurring (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly)
- ⏱️ Short duration (typically 30–60 minutes)
- 🎯 Focus on skill development over time
- đź‘Ą Smaller, often level-specific groups
- đź’ł Pay per session or via multi-session packages
- âś… Customers choose which sessions to attend
- 📍 Example: “Beginner Pitching – every Wednesday at 5PM"
Camps
Camps are structured, one-off or multi-day programs where customers register once and attend the full experience. They’re typically offered during school breaks or as special events.
Key Features:
- đź“… Multi-day or one-time events
- 🕒 Longer daily duration (e.g., 3–6 hours per day)
- 🚀 Fast-paced or immersive experiences
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Larger, mixed-level groups are common
- 📍 Example: “Spring Break Hitting Camp – March 11–15, 9 AM–1 PM daily”
🧠Quick Comparison
| Feature | Classes (Drop-in) | Camps |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 30–60 min | Half-day or full-day |
| Frequency | Weekly, ongoing | One-time or multi-day |
| Structure | Ongoing progression | Immersive, intensive |
| Audience | Smaller, skill-based groups | Larger, mixed-skill groups |
| Scheduling | Ex: repeats weekly | Defined date range |
| Pricing | Pay per session, or set of sessions | One upfront payment at time of registration |
| Registration | Customers select individual sessions | Automatically registered into all sessions |
| Credits | Can apply per session | Cannot be applied to camps |
🧠Tip
- If it runs weekly and customers pick their dates — it’s a class.
- If it runs over consecutive days and is paid upfront — it’s a camp.