SMS for Child Activity Centres
Send instant session cancellations, fee reminders and holiday program promotions, then let parents reply straight back to confirm attendance.
How child activity centres use SMS
Kids' sport, dance and holiday program operators run on tight schedules, and when a session is rained out or a class is short on numbers, parents need to know before they've left the house. The evidence shows these businesses lean on SMS for exactly that, plus fee reminders when a term payment is overdue and quick promotions when holiday programs or term enrolments open.
Mobile Message lets you send from your business name, schedule term reminders in advance and let parents reply YES or NO to confirm a spot, all from 1.6¢ per message with no monthly fees. Replies land in a shared inbox so any coach or staff member can follow up.
Instant session cancellations
Let every family know within seconds when weather, low numbers or a facility issue cancels a session, so nobody turns up for nothing.
Fee and enrolment reminders
Chase overdue term fees and membership payments automatically, with a link parents can pay from straight away.
Holiday program promotions
Fill holiday camps and term intakes fast with a bulk text campaign, discount code and a clear opt-out for anyone who wants off the list.
Attendance confirmations
Ask parents to reply YES or NO to confirm a trial or session, so you know your numbers before the day starts.
Grading, gala days and event reminders
Remind families of gradings, gala days and other one-off events without relying on them to check email.
Bulk SMS at 1.6¢ per SMS
Exceptional SMS pricing starting at just 1.6¢ per message with your first purchase.
100% Direct Delivery
Messages delivered directly to Australian carriers for maximum speed and reliability.
FREE Dedicated Number
Get a free virtual number to send and receive SMS messages, perfect for 2-way chat.
Built for busy activity centres
Bulk reminders, scheduled sends and two-way replies, from 1.6¢ per message.
Import Your Contacts in Bulk
Easily organise your contacts by uploading spreadsheets and managing them with lists.
Personalise Your Messages
Send personalised messages with each customer's name and other relevant details.
Two-way SMS Messaging
Easily engage with your customers and clients through free two-way messaging.
Automatic Opt-Outs
Include an automated opt-out option to let customers easily unsubscribe from messages.
SMS Message Templates
Create, save, and reuse text messaging templates to reduce time and streamline your communication.
Custom Sender ID
Send your SMS from your business name or a dedicated number to boost your brand identity with customers.
Schedule Messages
Scheduling your SMS messages lets you reach your audience at the perfect time without needing to be online.
Unlimited Users
Give trusted users access to your account, without having to share your login details. Everyone in your team can login.
Add Emojis to Your Messages
Bring your messages to life with emojis. Add personality, emotion and impact to your texts to make them stand out.
Send Messages in Any Language
Send messages in any language your customers speak. With full Unicode support, you can communicate in Chinese, Arabic, Japanese and more.
What child activity centre SMS looks like
Realistic examples based on how these businesses actually text parents.
Hi parents, tonight's 5pm session at Bayside Sports Hub is cancelled due to the wet weather. We'll email a makeup session time shortly. Sorry for the late notice, Coach Dan
Hi Renae, a friendly reminder that Term 3 fees for Kickstart Martial Arts ($320) are now overdue. Pay online at kickstartma.com.au or see us at reception.
School holidays are here! Book Sunshine Kids Holiday Camp 14-18 July, use code JULY20 for 20% off. Limited spots, book now at sunshinekids.com.au/camp Opt out: reply STOP
Hi Marc, just confirming Ella's trial class tomorrow at 9.30am at Riverside Dance Studio. Reply YES to confirm or NO if you can't make it.
How it works
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Add your families
Import your contact list from a spreadsheet or your booking system. -
Write your templates
Set up cancellation, fee reminder and promo templates once, personalised with each parent's first name. -
Schedule or send instantly
Schedule term reminders ahead of time, or fire off a same-day cancellation in seconds. -
Reply from a shared inbox
Parents reply YES or NO or ask a question, and any staff member can see it and respond.
Ready to keep parents in the loop?
Join Australian activity centres sending session updates and reminders with Mobile Message. No contracts, no monthly fees, just pay from 1.6¢ per message.