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Are your kids going to camp this summer?
It can be really hard to pick the right one for your child with soooo many options out there.
Now there is a new resource for parents that was created to help parents find the best camp for their child’s needs.
The new camp resource features a comprehensive list of camp programs and user reviews with focused program searches and social media capabilities. The site lets parents “shop online” for the best program for their child’s specific personality, needs, and interests while eliminating the need to visit multiple camp fairs or scour the internet for information.
CampFinder.Co was created by local entrepreneurs Brennan Sweeney and JB Woodruff, ex-technology consultants turned entrepreneurs who met while volunteering at a local startup incubator. The idea for CampFinder came to Sweeney when he was searching for camps and struggling to find not only a place online that offered a comprehensive listing, but also one that shared reviews and shed light on the experience his son might have.
“What better way to find a great camp program than hearing about it from people you know or who have experienced it?” notes Woodruff. “We’re harnessing the power of word of mouth referrals and leveraging the power of the web to help parents find the best memory-making experiences for their kids.”
The duo’s goal is to provide users with a complete database of camp programs available in the region. To achieve this goal, CampFinder allows camp organizers to add their own programs, and users can also request the addition of camps not yet posted on the site.
A complete camp profile will include a geographic location listing, a photo gallery, programs list with detailed descriptions, website and other contact info as well as information regarding pricing, program dates, and camper age.
“Our region is home to so many great camps, we want to help those camps get noticed and at the same time we want to make it easier for parents find the perfect camps for their kids,” said Sweeney.
Currently, there are just under 300 camp programs listed on CampFinder.Co, with more camps being added each week. Camps run the gamut from arts, sports, outdoors, science and more and camp locations span the Tri-State.
CampFinder will focus on the Greater Cincinnati area in 2014; however, it has already received interest from camps in Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado and looks to continue to expand into other cities.
To learn more about CampFinder, visit www.CampFinder.Co. You can also visit them on facebook, twitter, and connect with them by signing up for their newsletter.
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Disclosure: This post and giveaway was sponsored by campfinder. All opinions are my own.