How to Book Summer Day Camps (The Smart Way)
How to Secure Day Camp Bookings for Summer 2026
A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids Yoga & Enrichment Providers
Summer day camps plan earlier than most people realize. While families may not start registering until spring, camp directors are often finalizing enrichment partners months in advance. That means the educators who approach camps with clarity, value, and flexibility are the ones who get booked.
If you’re a Little Yogis Academy® licensee (or a kids wellness educator looking to work with camps), this guide will walk you through exactly how to research camps in your area, pitch your offerings, price your services realistically, and stand out from what camps already offer.
Step 1: Research Day Camps in Your Area (Don’t Skip This)
Before you email a single camp, you need a targeted list. Random outreach gets ignored. Thoughtful outreach gets replies.
Where to Find Camps
Start with these sources:
City or municipal websites (Parks & Recreation summer camps)
School board websites (public & private schools running summer programs)
YMCA / JCC / community centres
Private day camps (sports, arts, STEM, Montessori)
Google search:
“Summer day camps near me”
“Kids camps [your city]”
“School summer programs [location]”
What to Look For
Create a simple spreadsheet and track:
Camp name
Location
Ages served
Camp focus (sports, arts, general)
Whether they already offer yoga, mindfulness, or movement enrichment
Contact name + email
Notes (large camp, small camp, specialty camp, etc.)
💡 Pro tip: Camps that don’t already offer yoga or mindfulness are often your best opportunities. You’re not competing — you’re filling a gap.
Step 2: Understand What Camps Actually Want
Camps are not looking for:
Complicated programs
High prep for their staff
Big disruptions to their daily schedule
They are looking for:
Smooth transitions between activities
Calm, regulated campers
Inclusive programming for all abilities
Something “special” families can’t do at home
This is where kids yoga, mindfulness, and movement enrichment shine.
When you position your offering, focus on outcomes, not poses:
Better transitions
Calmer afternoons
Confident, engaged campers
Support for social-emotional learning
Step 3: Offer What Camps Don’t Already Provide
Doing your research prior to reaching out is key to landing a successful partnership!
Most camps already have:
Sports
Free play
Crafts
Games
Your job is to offer enrichment, not more of the same.
High-Value Offerings Camps Love
Kids yoga & mindfulness sessions
Theme-based movement (Superheroes, Nature, Ocean, Space)
Calm-down sessions after lunch
Confidence + teamwork classes
End-of-week “Wellness Celebration” class
Yoga + breathing tools campers can use all summer
💡 Think: “What would make this camp day run more smoothly?”
Step 4: Price for Camp Budgets (Without Undervaluing Yourself)
Yes, camps have tighter budgets — but that doesn’t mean working for free.
Smart Pricing Guidelines
Think per session or per day, not per camper
Offer camp-friendly packages
Keep pricing simple and predictable
Example Pricing Models
$250 for a half day
$350 - $450 for a 5 day - full day package
Discounted multi-week bookings
One-day enrichment visit + add-on option
💡 Important: Camps pay for reliability and ease. Showing up prepared, insured, and professional matters just as much as price.
Step 5: Craft a Strong Outreach Email (Second Touchpoint Matters!)
Your second outreach is often the one that gets noticed.
Avoid pressure. Camps are juggling a lot.
What to include:
A warm follow-up reference
One clear benefit (not a long list)
A simple explanation of your offering
A soft call to action
Example CTA:
“I’d love to share a sample schedule or chat about how this could fit into your camp day.”
Avoid pressure. Camps are juggling a lot.
Step 6: Make It Easy to Say Yes
The easier you make it for camps, the more likely they’ll book you.
Be ready with:
A short program description
Your availability window
Insurance confirmation (if requested)
Flexible options (one day, one week, multiple weeks)
Confidence + clarity = trust.
Free Download: Day Camp Outreach Checklist
Use this checklist before and during your outreach:
✅ Day Camp Outreach Checklist
Download Our Complete Checklist Below! Be sure to complete all steps to ensure a successful summer partnership.
☐ Research 10–20 camps in your area
☐ Create a simple tracking spreadsheet
☐ Identify gaps in their current programming
☐ Decide on 2–3 clear camp-friendly offerings
☐ Set pricing that works for camps and you
☐ Send first outreach email
☐ Send second follow-up 2–3 weeks later
☐ Be ready with a sample schedule or description
☐ Track responses and follow up professionally
Final Thought
Camps want partners who make their jobs easier, not harder. When you lead with value, flexibility, and professionalism, you position yourself as an essential enrichment partner, not an extra cost.
Summer 2026 is being built right now. This is your moment to step into it with confidence 🌈
Need extra help? Book a Strategy Call!