Introducing Whereabouts: Real-Time Camper Communication & Awareness Tool

Written By Ryan Rosen

We’re excited to share something big from the Camptivities team — Whereabouts is here!

Whereabouts is a real-time communication and attendance platform built specifically for out of school time (Day Camps, Afterschool, and Overnight Camps with camper choice). It brings parents, staff, and administrators together so everyone stays connected — from drop-off to pick-up.

Why We Built Whereabouts

If you’ve ever worked in a camp office or managed daily operations, you’ve felt those heart-stopping moments:

  • A camper accidentally gets on the bus but their parents are there to pick them up.

  • You hope every camper got to their group while you reconcile attendance papers

  • It's the last day of the session and a staff member forgets to return medication.

You’re not alone — and camps told us they needed a better way.

Whereabouts brings parents, admin teams, and counselors into one connected, human-powered communication platform that tells us who’s where, shares updates instantly, and keeps everyone informed throughout the day. 

What We Learned From 18 Months of Beta Testing

We spent a year and a half testing and interviewing camps across the country. Here’s what we heard loud and clear:

  • Parents expect stronger safety and communication practices than ever before.

  • Office teams want less stress and more certainty in daily logistics.

  • Staff want quick access to key camper details right at check-in to better connect with kids -  Birthdays, medications, and more.

  • Even camps with tech-free policies discovered that staff felt more comfortable using a camp-issued tablet (like an iPad mini) than pencil/paper, which helped them take attendance faster, smoother, and more accurately.

And yes, everyone wanted this in one single system that also includes the tools parents already love:

  • Attendance without calling the office

  • One-way messaging

  • Photo integration

  • Newsfeed and events

  • And so much more..

Ready to See It?

If you’re curious — or reconsidering your current parent app — we’d love to show you how Whereabouts can simplify communication, streamline your office, and enhance camper operations and safety.

Let’s chat. Your camp deserves technology that makes every day smoother for families, staff, and of course, campers.

Let's Chat!


Ryan Rosen