Arly vs eCamp

Arly is a program management platform for organizations that run youth programs, including schools, camps, youth organizations, and summer and afterschool programs. It connects online registration and payment collection with billing, enrollment data, rostering, attendance, and participant management. Teams can use auto-enrollment, waitlists, participant grouping, staff assignments, and real-time verification of authorized pickup contacts. Arly Compass uses AI to find curriculum for program goals and age groups, then generate a scope, sequence, and materials list. Dashboards, analytics, customizable reports, and exports cover program data. Staff can use the iOS and Android Arly Teams app for updates, messages, photos, and team collaboration; Arly Families gives families announcements, direct messages, and photos. The Family Portal translates content into eight languages according to browser settings. Arly describes procedures to safeguard personal information and protect student information consistent with applicable laws, including FERPA. It offers customer experience support, self-paced staff learning, and implementation training and services. Pricing is on request.

eCamp is a free web app for planning camps, scheduling activities, and producing printable plans. It is aimed at youth associations and Y+S camp and trekking offers, while also being open to school camps and other groups. Multiple people can collaborate on the same camp. Users can create activity templates with storyboards, story context, and safety considerations, and assign materials to activities or camp periods. Its PDF and print process includes A3 output and a day overview. The app is initially available in German, French, Italian, Romansh, and English, with login options including MiData, CeviDB, jubla.db, and Google. Users cannot upload files directly, but can link to files stored on services such as Google Drive or Dropbox. eCamp v3 does not include task lists or todos, and course planning was not yet implemented when the listed MVP: Camp launched. The service runs on DigitalOcean managed Kubernetes, with user content and personal data on servers in Frankfurt, Germany. The maker describes availability as best-effort and does not guarantee uninterrupted service. Its source code is public on GitHub under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.