Summer camp registration form

A summer camp registration form captures the guardian's contact info, the child's details and session choice, emergency contact information, and any medical or activity information the camp needs to keep the child safe and engaged.

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A dropdown for session selection prevents double-booking

Campers register for a specific week, not "sometime in summer".

Emergency contact is as important as parent contact

A separate emergency contact field ensures the camp can reach a designated person if the parent is unreachable.

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Summer Camp Registration Form

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Add text and email fields for the guardian's name and email address.
Add a phone field for the guardian's contact number.
Add text and date fields for the child's name and date of birth.
Add a required dropdown for session or week selection (Week 1, Week 2, etc.).
Add text and phone fields for emergency contact name and phone.
Add an optional textarea for allergies, medical needs and activity preferences.

Fields in this form

9 fields, using 6 of the 19 field types available.

Question	Field type	Required
Parent/guardian name	Short text	Yes
Parent/guardian email	Email	Yes
Parent/guardian phone	Phone	Yes
Child's name	Short text	Yes
Child's date of birth	Date	Yes
Session/week	Dropdown	Yes
Emergency contact name	Short text	Yes
Emergency contact phone	Phone	Yes
Allergies, medical notes, activity preferences (optional)	Long text	Optional

What goes wrong with this form

Specific to a summer camp registration form, not general advice about forms.

Using text instead of a dropdown for session choice

Open text fields lead to misspellings and duplicate entries. A dropdown is much clearer.

Collecting payment on the form

This form does not process payments. Keep payment collection separate to avoid security and compliance issues.

Skipping the emergency contact

An emergency contact is vital. Do not make it optional or collect only one phone number.

Questions about this form

How do I collect payment through this form?

This form does not process payments. Use the form for registration details and collect payment through a separate link or registration fee page.

Can I ask about swimming ability or activity preferences?

Yes. Add an optional textarea field for swim level, dance preference, sports interest or other activities.

What if a child takes medication?

Include medication or medical information in the optional medical notes field. You may also create a separate medical form for sensitive details.

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