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The Summer Program Marketing Playbook

The year-round marketing system for teen program providers. 5 phases, specific tactics, and the metrics to track every step of the way.

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The five-phase annual marketing cycle

Summer program marketing isn't one challenge. It's five. The work in October isn't the same as the work in March, which isn't the same as the work in July. This playbook breaks the year into five clear phases, each with strategic priorities, specific tactics, and the metrics worth tracking.

PHASE 1
Foundation
Oct - Dec
Build assets and re-engage your list before the rush.
PHASE 2
Registration
Jan - Mar
Launch paid ads, send weekly emails, hit peak demand.
PHASE 3
Fill-Up
Apr - May
Shift to retargeting, address objections, fill last seats.
PHASE 4
Execution
Jun - Aug
Document the magic. Capture content for next year.
PHASE 5
Recap
Aug - Oct
Collect testimonials, open waitlists, re-engage for next year.

Built for program providers, not generic marketers.

Most marketing guides treat every business the same. Summer programs aren't every business. The seasonality is brutal, the audience is split between teens and parents, and one make-or-break window decides the entire year.

This playbook was built specifically for the realities of running a summer camp, pre-college program, gap year experience, or teen enrichment program. If you're trying to fill seats year after year, it's for you.

  • Summer camps and overnight programs
  • Pre-college and academic programs
  • Gap year and travel programs
  • STEM, arts, and enrichment programs
  • Teen leadership and service programs