Universities often host a wide variety of camps throughout the year, ranging from STEM programs to sports camps. These camps, which usually run over multiple days, bring a unique set of parking challenges, particularly for parents who need flexible parking options when dropping off and picking up their kids. Without an efficient system in place, managing parking for parents and guests can become a logistical headache for Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) teams.
The parking challenge for kids camps
When hosting kids camps, the primary parking challenge stems from the need for flexibility. Parents often need to park for short periods to walk their child to the camp venue or pick them up at the end of the day. In some cases, parents may arrive early and stay to watch part of the camp, requiring extended parking access.
Providing a seamless and complimentary parking experience is essential, but many universities struggle with the tools needed to manage this effectively. Traditional parking solutions—such as physical permits, coupon codes at pay stations, or promo codes for mobile-pay apps—are cumbersome for guests and difficult for TAPS to administer. Additionally, universities using License Plate Recognition (LPR) for enforcement need an easy-to-use, virtual solution to streamline the process.
Managing parking for a kids STEM camp
Imagine a university department hosting a Kids STEM Camp from October 6-9, 2024. With 25 children signed up for the camp, the department wants to offer complimentary parking permits to parents. However, they also want to limit the number of active parking permits to avoid congestion in campus lots.
How Offstreet streamlines kids camp parking
Offstreet provides the ideal solution for managing parking at kids camps. By allowing parents to pre-register for parking and leveraging a flexible, virtual permit system, Offstreet simplifies the process for both TAPS and guests.
The setup is easy!
Implementing Offstreet for kids camps is a straightforward process that allows universities to quickly and efficiently set up a parking solution that works for parents, guests, and TAPS. The steps include:
A better parking experience for everyone
Offstreet delivers significant benefits for universities, TAPS, and parents attending kids camps.
Make parking for kids camps seamless with Offstreet
Hosting kids camps should be about creating enriching experiences for children, not about dealing with parking challenges. Offstreet’s streamlined, virtual parking solution helps universities manage parking for parents and guests more efficiently, improving the overall experience for everyone involved.
Interested in simplifying parking for your campus events? Discover how Offstreet can help.