VAMP Software for Circus
VAMP is a web-based studio management system designed for circus schools but applicable to other fitness-based businesses.
VAMP was designed and built by Beverly Sobelman, founder of Versatile Arts in Seattle. We are not a big software company, just a member of the industry trying to make things better for other studios. You won't have a giant support team at your beck and call, but you will have a person who understands your needs.
Sound interesting? Read on...
Photo by John Cornicello
Key Features
Registration
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Session-based registration as well as drop-in classes
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Customizable pro-rating of session tuition
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Planned absence/make-up class tracking
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Prereq levels built-in to ensure students only register for appropriate classes
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Waitlist management
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Private lessons
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Workshops
User Features
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Dashboard page gives overview of status, upcoming classes, account balance, etc
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Class confirmations contain downloadable calendar items
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Absence notification through built-in form
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Support for family groups
Instructor Features
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Easy-to-use attendance pages to sign in students and staff
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Per-class roster management
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Assign substitutes/schedule make-up classes
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Email all students in a given class
Payments
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Supports pre-paid accounts, punchcards, packages, and memberships
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Online payments via Paypal or credit card
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Customizable discounts based on roles (e.g., instructor, staff), membership levels, number of classes/hours
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Auto-renewing memberships
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Customizable payment plans
Reporting
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Class registration (session and drop-in)
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Class, sign-in, account, and payment history
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Payroll and work exchange
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Accounting by date/payment method/activity
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Customizable reporting coming soon
Integration
Rather than reinvent the wheel, VAMP integrates with existing systems to provide key functionality:
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SmartWaiver for release forms and other user agreements
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PayPal for payment processing
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Authorize.Net for credit card processing
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Google calendar for scheduling
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Login with Google account
But wait...there's more!
VAMP also comes with VAST, the Versatile Arts Skills Tracker.
VAST is a framework with which studios and instructors can define a structured curriculum and then track their students' progress against that curriculum. VAST does not provide content; each organization can customize the system and its contents so that it represents their specific teaching practice.
The VAST model is meant to be a flexible way to describe physical skills and track student progress.
For now, VAST is available as a free standalone product as well as being included with VAMP. Long-term plans are to merge the two but provide a VAST-only option at a low monthly price. If you'd like to try out VAST on its own, you can create an account here.
Pricing
VAMP Pricing starts at $75/month.
Price may be adjusted up or down depending upon studio size.
1-month trial membership with no penalty for cancellation.
20% discount for ACE members!