Whether you're organizing after-school activities, in-class initiatives, or special events like Teacher Appreciation, Big Nest helps you run programs from start to finish.
Families sign up online, you collect the info you need up front, and the system keeps everything organized so you can focus on creating great experiences for kids.
Online Enrollment That Handles the Hard Parts
Programs vary in complexity, and Big Nest handles them all—from simple clubs to high-demand activities like chess or art. Set up a program once and let families enroll online in just a few clicks.
- Set maximum class sizes so you never oversubscribe a program.
- Automatically move students to a waitlist when classes fill up.
- Invite students from the waitlist with a single click when spots open.
- Collect key details up front like pickup plans, waivers, and photo releases.
Rosters That Make Logistics Simple
Once enrollment closes, Big Nest gives you rosters in the formats you actually need. No more manual copy-and-paste from messy spreadsheets.
- A master list of all signups, organized by parent.
- A list of students registered across all programs.
- Rosters by course (e.g., ceramics, origami, painting).
- Rosters grouped by students' regular classroom teachers—perfect for helping teachers get kids to the right activity after school.
Share the Right Details with School Staff
After-school programs work best when the front office and staff are in the loop. Big Nest makes it easy to share the information they need—without giving them more than they want.
Give the nurse access to medical notes and medication needs, let the front office see who’s enrolled and who still needs forms signed, and share rosters with teachers and program leads so everyone is on the same page.
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