Activities have safe limits
Canoeing might take 10 and archery 12. Going over isn't an option.
Camps
Camp activity sign-ups across sessions, with no repeats
Campers rank the activities they love. PickAndRank gives each camper an activity in every session when there are places they can take, never the same one twice, and keeps every group within its safe size.
For Summer and day camps · Scout and youth groups · Outdoor education centres · Holiday clubs
The problem
What makes it hard today
Several sessions multiply the work
Morning, afternoon and evening, with no repeats, is a puzzle that eats an evening to solve by hand.
Fairness matters to families
Campers and parents notice when the same children always get the best activities.
How it works
From sign-up to final lists
Add activities and sessions
Give each activity its places in each session. Add up to three sessions as rounds on Pro or Large.
Share the link
Families or campers rank on a phone. Ask for an email if you want a way to reach them.
Place everyone
Each camper gets an activity in each session when there are places they can take, never the same one twice.
Print the lists
Print one roster per activity and session, with a tick box for each name.
Example
A typical setup
Pick the Camp sessions template when you create an event. It fills in the options, seats, rounds and ranking rules for you to change. Several rounds need Pro or Large; on Free, the template keeps one.
| Option | Places | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 12 places | – |
| Canoeing | 10 places | – |
| Crafts | 15 places | – |
| Hiking | 15 places | – |
Rounds: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Rank your top 4, at least 3
- A place in each session when there are places they can take, never the same activity twice
Built in
The rules you need
No repeats across sessions
Nobody gets the same activity twice, and the spread across sessions is as even as it can be without making the result worse.
Different places per session
An activity can take more people in the afternoon than in the morning, or run in only some sessions.
Printed rosters
One page per activity and session, ready for the instructor's clipboard.
Late arrivals
People who join after placing can be given the places left over, without moving anyone else.
FAQ
Questions
Can campers help choose the activities?
Yes. Run an interest check before the season. Campers rank the activities you're considering, and you see what's wanted most. Keep the ones worth running, add seats and sessions, and turn it into the sign-up with the same link.
Do campers need an app?
No. They open your link in any browser, enter their name and rank. Parents can do it for younger children.
What if a camper's list runs out?
If everything they ranked is full, they may get an open activity they didn't rank, and their result says why.
Can I place someone by hand?
Yes. Move anyone after placing, and every move is recorded.
Ready to try it for camps?
Every event is free for up to 30 people. Set it up in five minutes.