Difference between a Class and Camp

The Key Differences between Classes and Camps

Pricing and Registration are the most important things to understand when deciding to list something as a class or a camp.

Once you create a Camp or Class, you will not be able to convert a class into a camp, or vice versa. You will need to recreate it under the correct service category.

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

• 👥 Smaller, often level-specific groups

• 💳 Pay per session or via multi-session packages

• ✅ 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:

• 📅 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

🧠 Tip

• If it runs weekly and customers can pick the dates or sessions they would like to attend — it’s a class.

• If the customer does not get to choose which sessions they attend, and must pay in full, upfront — it’s a camp.