AMES vs SixSevenBall Camp Management

AMES provides connected activity management and enrolment software for swim schools, dance studios, martial arts academies, gymnastics clubs and other class-based operators. It includes class scheduling, occupancy visibility, waitlists, mobile booking and enrolment across multiple classes or siblings. Staff can record attendance and absences, generate credits and let parents book replacement sessions subject to availability rules. AMES Pay accepts cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe Connect, and GoCardless Direct Debit for recurring class fees. Parent updates, reminders, message history and automated absence and credit notices are part of its communications workflow. Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks, Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, Instagram and Google Reviews; custom API integrations can be built during onboarding. AMES says it helps import existing member data, configure the system with a team and provide support after launch. Standard charges a transaction fee on successful payments collected through AMES, starting at 1.25 % per contact, with no monthly platform subscription or setup fee. Payment-provider processing fees and certain communications and AI services cost extra.

SixSevenBall Camp Management brings camp planning, camper registration and payment, volunteer signups, and fundraising into one web system. A camp plan can record dates, location, age range, capacity, and a day-by-day schedule. When a coach registers a camper for a camp with a fee, the system creates a family fee invoice payable through the parent portal. Organizers can list volunteer shifts with a role, time, and number of spots, while account holders can sign up directly. Fundraising campaigns can be tied to a camp, with contributions recorded in the team budget. The maker describes camp management as part of its free foundational toolkit, without requiring a Pro plan; collecting fees uses its Fees & Invoicing system. The listed Free plan includes one team, up to 12 players, three saved plays, and a sample drill pack. The pricing note lists a 7-day trial and paid plans from $9/mo. The broader platform is described as built for coaches, organizations, and churches.