Enterprise-Grade Rec Software. Community-Program Price.
BeAKid gives parks and recreation departments and nonprofits the operational tools to manage programs efficiently, without the complexity or cost of enterprise software built for government agencies ten times your size.
Modern Tools for Community Programs Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Parks and recreation departments and community nonprofits are often caught between two inadequate options: enterprise software built for large government agencies that is too complex and costly, or basic tools that cannot handle the operational demands of a real program. BeAKid was built for the programs in between: community-focused, resource-conscious, and serious about serving families well.
Every program, every session, in one place
Manage your full program calendar, session schedules, and group rosters from one operational dashboard. No spreadsheets, no disconnected tools.
Built for nonprofits, including grant tracking
BeAKid includes grant management tools designed for nonprofit recreation operators. Track grant-related program activity alongside your daily operations in one platform.
Give families the flexibility they need
Offer multiple payment options, payment plans, and deposit structures through Stripe. Automated billing reduces missed payments and eliminates manual follow-up for your staff.
We don't just manage your program, we fill it
BeAKid's parent-facing marketplace has sent 40,000+ referrals to programs. When families in your area search for programs for their kids, BeAKid connects them directly to yours.
Registration that lives on your own site
Embed BeAKid's registration flow directly on your department or organization website. Families enroll without leaving your site.
Keep your team organized
Assign staff to programs, manage schedules, and maintain organizational oversight, all from within BeAKid.
Run one enrollment cycle on BeAKid. If it isn't easier than what you use today, we move you back, for free.
No contracts. No setup fee. Month to month, cancel anytime. Most programs run BeAKid alongside their current system for one cycle, then switch for good.
- ✓Free migration: we import your families, classes and balances$500 value
- ✓Free widget install on your own website$250 value
- ✓Free marketplace listing: 40,000+ referrals sent to programsongoing
- ✓Onboarding call with a real person, same weekincluded
- ✓Free demo account, no time limit: explore before you commitincluded
Simple for Families, Efficient for Staff
Parks and recreation departments handle high volumes of public registration, often for dozens of programs simultaneously. BeAKid's online registration system handles all of it with a parent experience so intuitive that it requires no instruction from your staff.
- Online registration for recreation programs, camps, leagues, classes, and special events
- Real-time enrollment tracking and reporting
- Custom forms for waivers, participant information, and program requirements
- Waitlist management for popular programs, with private, time-limited invitations
- Check in/out functionality for drop-in and day programs
- Mobile-friendly registration designed for busy families
- Multiple payment options via Stripe
- Payment plans and deposit management
- Automated billing and renewal reminders
- Revenue tracking and financial reporting
- QuickBooks integration for accounting workflows
Make Recreation Programs More Accessible
Community programs serve families across a wide range of economic circumstances. BeAKid gives recreation departments and nonprofits the tools to offer payment flexibility without adding administrative complexity.
Keep Your Community Informed
BeAKid's built-in tools let staff send updates, reminders, and announcements directly through the platform. All communication history lives in the parent portal.
- Direct messaging and program announcements
- Automated payment and schedule reminders
- Parent portal: centralized communication history
- Real-time enrollment and attendance reporting
- Revenue and payment tracking
- Family engagement metrics
- Review and feedback management
Demonstrate Impact
Track program performance, demonstrate impact, and make informed decisions from BeAKid's real-time, unified reporting dashboard.
Why Recreation Departments and Nonprofits Are Choosing BeAKid
The recreation management software market has primarily been built for large municipal governments, enterprise platforms with enterprise pricing and complexity. CivicRec, RecDesk, and ACTIVE Network serve that buyer well. But they come with learning curves and costs that many parks and recreation departments, and virtually all community nonprofits, cannot justify.
And it does something none of those enterprise platforms do: it actively drives new families to your programs through BeAKid's parent-facing marketplace. For community organizations trying to fill programs, that is a strategic advantage.
CivicRec, RecDesk, ACTIVE Network
Built for large municipal governments
Enterprise pricing and learning curves most departments and nonprofits cannot justify
What program operators say
“Registration for parents is very easy, and once they create an account, all communication and information lives in the parent portal. For me as an administrator, I love being able to offer different payment options.”
“BeAKid has all of my parents' reviews on a timeline so I can see exactly what my customers' experience is.”
Frequently asked questions
Is BeAKid suitable for smaller nonprofits and community programs?
Yes. BeAKid was built for youth program operators of every size, including small and mid-size nonprofits and community recreation organizations. The platform is operationally comprehensive without requiring a dedicated IT department or a lengthy implementation process. Most organizations are up and running in 48 to 72 hours.
Can BeAKid support multiple programs and facilities from one account?
Yes. BeAKid is designed for organizations managing multiple programs, sessions, and locations simultaneously.
How does switching from our current system work?
Most recreation departments and nonprofits find that setting up BeAKid is faster than expected, typically 48 to 72 hours. We recommend registering for free and using the demo account to evaluate BeAKid before committing to a live setup.
How does BeAKid help community programs get found by local families?
BeAKid's parent-facing marketplace is the most complete database of afterschool and summer providers across the United States. BeAKid has sent 40,000+ referrals to programs.
Is there a contract or long-term commitment required?
No contracts. Month to month.
Modern Recreation Management. Accessible to Every Community.
BeAKid gives parks and recreation departments and nonprofits the tools to run better programs and serve more families, without enterprise complexity or enterprise pricing. Community plan: $650 a month, unlimited facilities, annual invoicing available. No contracts. If it isn’t easier, we move you back for free.