Customer Stories
Less Admin Work, More Impact: How Kidwings Saves 10+ Hours Per Camp
3 years
on Jumbula
10+ hours
saved per camp session
Referred
new customer via Jumbula's referral program
About Kidwings Nature School
Kidwings Nature School is an all-outdoor forest school and enrichment program based in San Diego. Inspired by the Scandinavian Forest School model and influenced by Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori, their programs focus on hands-on, child-led learning in nature.
Founded and led by Sandra Brigman, Kidwings runs half-day year-round programs and seasonal camps for children ages 3–12. Their mission is simple and powerful: help children connect with their hearts and thrive in a “classroom” where the sky is the roof.
“We believe in letting kids be kids—learning through nature, play, and creativity.”
Sandra Brigman, Founder and Director, Kidwings Nature School
The Pain Points That Led Kidwings to Jumbula
When Sandra Brigman launched Kidwings Nature School, her mission was to create enriching outdoor experiences where children could grow through play, nature, and creativity. As more families joined the program, the work behind the scenes became harder to manage.
Sandra juggled registrations, forms, and payments across multiple platforms — none of which were connected.
“Managing rosters, tracking who paid, and collecting waivers felt like a full-time job in itself.”
Key challenges included:
- Families often found the registration process confusing and slow
- Sandra had to manually track payments and follow up on missing forms
- Rosters and waivers were stored in different places, making it harder to stay organized
- Parent communication was spread across platforms and difficult to manage
- Admin work — especially during camp season — took up 10+ hours per session
Sandra needed a better system — one that could bring everything into one place, support growth, and give families a smooth, professional experience without losing the warmth and personal touch Kidwings is known for.
The Switch to Jumbula and What Changed
Sandra switched to Jumbula to simplify her registration, payments, forms, and communication — all of which were previously spread across different platforms.
The transition to Jumbula brought immediate relief. The setup was smooth, and the support team guided her every step of the way.
“The team guided me through setup and answered every question I had. I felt like they really understood the needs of small, mission-driven programs like mine.”
With Jumbula, everything came under one roof. Tasks that used to take hours — like managing rosters, tracking waivers, or preparing for summer camp — became far more efficient. Sandra now uses features such as waitlist management, real-time rosters, and program cloning to streamline high-demand seasons.
“I now spend more time preparing meaningful programming and less time on logistics.”
This operational clarity extended to communication as well. With automated confirmations, reminders, and updates built into the system, Sandra no longer has to manually follow up with parents.
“It’s helped set a tone of trust and reliability from the start.”
Parents noticed the change too. They consistently comment on how easy and professional the registration process feels now — a reflection of the thoughtful structure behind the scenes.
Today, Kidwings manages its core operations through Jumbula, giving Sandra peace of mind and more time to focus on what matters most: building joyful, nature-filled experiences for children.
“It’s reliable, customizable, and has grown alongside my business. For small organizations doing big-hearted work, it provides the structure you need without losing your personal touch.”
Conclusion: 3 Years, 10+ Hours Saved Per Session — and Still Growing
For Sandra Brigman and Kidwings Nature School, Jumbula is more than just a registration system — it’s become a central part of how the program runs smoothly year-round.
Since switching to Jumbula, Kidwings has:
- Saved over 10 hours of admin time per camp session
- Centralized registration, payments, forms, and waitlists
- Improved communication through automated reminders and updates
- Delivered a more professional and consistent experience for families
- Continued to grow — without adding complexity behind the scenes
“It’s reliable, customizable, and has grown alongside my business.”
As Kidwings continues to serve San Diego families through joyful, nature-based learning, Jumbula remains a trusted partner — giving Sandra more time to focus on what matters most: helping children thrive outdoors, through curiosity, creativity, and play
