Local families are already thinking ahead to summer, and the Macaroni KID Snoqualmie - Issaquah - Sammamish 2026 Summer Camp Guide is one of the most visited resources parents use when planning their kids’ schedules.
If your business offers summer camps, programs, or enrichment activities, now is the best time to get in front of families early — while they’re researching and comparing options.
⏰ Early Bird Pricing Available Through JANUARY 20
We’re offering limited-time Early Bird pricing on our Summer Camp Guide marketing packages, designed to fit camps of all sizes and goals.
🥉 Basic Guide Listing — $299
Perfect for camps that want to be found by local families.
Includes:
- Listing in the 2026 Summer Camp Guide (valued at $200)
- 1-month website display ad (you choose which month) valued at $150
- 2 social media posts promoting your camp on Instagram and FB (valued at $99)
🥈 Featured Camp Spotlight — $699
Ideal for camps that want to stand out and drive more clicks.
Includes everything in the Basic package (priced at $299), plus:
- Featured camp article with direct links (valued at $100)
- Priority placement within the guide (valued at $100)
- 2 months of display advertising (valued at $250)
- 4 social media posts (valued at $175)
🥇 Premier Camp Partner — $1,499
Maximum exposure during peak registration season.
Includes everything in the Featured package (valued at $699), plus:
- Dedicated email blast sent to our subscriber list (valued at $500)
- Extended display ads (3–4 months) (valued at $250)
- Premium “Top Pick” placement in the guide (valued at $125)
- 6+ social media posts (valued at $250)
- Newsletter highlights during peak planning months (included)
- MacKID will attend your Open House and promote it. (valued at $300)
Why Join the Summer Camp Guide Early?
✔ Parents start researching camps months in advance
✔ Early listings get longer visibility and more clicks
✔ The guide fills quickly as summer approaches
👉 Early Bird pricing ends JANUARY 20.
After that date, standard pricing applies, and availability for placement may be limited.
Interested in being included or want help choosing the best package for your camp? Fill out this quick form at https://bit.ly/2026earlybird to secure your spot, as spaces will fill up quickly!
Or, reply to this email/newsletter or reach out directly to AnnmarieM@MacaroniKID.com — I’d love to help you get your camp in front of local families this summer!
🌟 2026 Summer Camp Guide – À La Carte Advertising Menu
Customize your marketing! Pick only the options you want to get in front of local families instead of the traditional packages.
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Article / Spotlight | An engaging, SEO-friendly article about your camp with direct links to your listing, shared on the website and newsletter. | $250 |
| Social Media Post | Single post on Macaroni KID social channels (Facebook/Instagram), highlighting your camp. | $75 per post |
| Social Media Carousel / Reel | Enhanced social post (carousel or video reel) to increase engagement. | $150 |
| Dedicated Email Blast | One full email sent to our subscriber list exclusively promoting your camp. | $499 |
| Guide Listing | Inclusion in the Summer Camp Guide with logo, description, and contact info. | NA |
| Directory Listing | Stand-alone business directory listing with logo, description, and contact info. | $149 |
| Website Display Ad | 1-month sidebar or homepage ad linking to your website or guide listing. | $150 |
| Extended Display Ads | Additional months for banner/sidebar ads. | $125 per month |
| Premium Guide Placement | “Top Pick” badge or highlighted placement in the Summer Camp Guide. | NA |
| Newsletter Feature / Highlight | Paragraph + image included in one or more newsletters to promote your camp. | $200 |
📌 Notes:
- All content must be submitted by the deadlines for inclusion in weekly volumes.
- Multiple selections are allowed — combine services to create your own personalized campaign.
- Premier options (dedicated email, featured article, Top Pick) help maximize clicks and registrations.
- Early Bird pricing may apply for à la carte items if booked before January 20, 2026.
🗓 2026 Summer Camp Guide – Advertiser Timeline
Guide runs weekly from February 15 through the end of July 2026
⏰ Key Dates & Deadlines
Early Bird Pricing
Now – January 20, 2026
- Lock in discounted pricing
- Best placement opportunities
- First priority for premium features
Regular Pricing Window
January 21 – January 25, 2026
- Standard pricing applies
- Limited availability for Volume 1
Content Submission Deadline (Volume 1)
January 30, 2026
- Logos
- Images
- Ad copy
- Articles
- Links and contact details
Content received after this date may roll into a later volume.
📘 Guide Publication Schedule
Volume 1
Published February 15, 2026
- Guide goes live online
- Promoted via newsletter and social media
Volume 2
Published February 22, 2026
Weekly Volumes Thereafter
Published weekly through the end of July 2026
- Updated listings and features
- Continued promotion to families all summer
📅 Ongoing Weekly Deadlines
- New or updated content is due by the Friday before publication
- Advertisers may join at any time through July (subject to availability)
- Appearing in multiple volumes increases visibility and engagement
📣 Promotion & Visibility
- Guide promoted weekly to local families
- Social media highlights rotate throughout the season
- Featured articles, display ads, and email promotions run according to selected options
✅ Helpful Notes for Advertisers
- Earlier participation = longer exposure
- Premium placements and dedicated emails are limited
- All advertising is digital and mobile-friendly
- Packages and à la carte options available
👉 Want to Get Started?
Secure your spot early to maximize visibility during peak summer planning.
Interested in being included or want help choosing the best package for your camp? Fill out this fast form or https://bit.ly/2026earlybird to secure your camp advertising insertion as spaces will fill up quickly!
Or,, reply to this newsletter or reach out directly to AnnmarieM@MacaroniKID.com — I’d love to help you get your camp in front of local families this summer!
Macaroni KID's Summer Camp and Activities Guide features organizations that provide camp, vacation bible school, workshops, and/or other educational/entertaining activities for kids during their summer break and is one of our most popular guides. It offers a unique opportunity for camp providers to reach their specific audience of local parents. Our digital newsletters are delivered straight to the in-boxes of self-subscribed parents and caregivers in the Gig Harbor - Mason County, Tacoma - South Sound, or Snoqualmie Valley- Sammamish- Issaquah areas, maximizing the reach of your business to your target audience.
Listing your camp in this guide is targeted, no-waste marketing for you. While you may enter the guide at any time up until June 30th, the prices will remain the same so it's best to get your camp inserted as soon as you can to receive the most marketing for your money.
Even if you are not a Featured or Premier level Camp Sponsor, you'll still have an excellent opportunity for your camp to be seen by our readers because from the first publishing date through the end of summer break, the Guide will appear:
- in all weekly eNewsletters,
- on the website Home page 24/7,
- on the Events page under "Find The Perfect Summer Camp," and
- on the Guides page, and rotating in the "Publisher's Pick" carousel on the Guides page.
- as an Article redirecting to Guide
- on Social media -weekly post - tagging numerous camps with url to guide/directory
- a sidebar ad that clicks to the whole guide
Camps are placed in the edition relative to their location/physical address, e.g. your "home edition." If your camp is located in Kitsap County or North Seattle, your home edition is not in my area; reach out to them directly. Permission from the publisher is required to be listed in multiple editions. Please contact us (info below) if you're interested in a multiple-edition listing.
PLEASE BE SURE to select the correct edition for your camp's location.
- Info page under the VBS subcategory under the main "Summer Camp & Activities Guide" category in the Directory section of the website, includes: short, 50-word description of your VBS (e.g. activities campers will experience or learn during camp), camp logo, contact name, address, phone number, email address and link to your website
- Listed in the Summer Camp Guide article, linked to your info page in the Directory, placed in alphabetical order under Vacation Bible Schools in the Guide section of your home Macaroni KID edition
- Free, Basic VBS Listings are ONLY available in your home MacKID edition (the edition where your VBS is located). If you'd like your VBS to appear in our other MK edition, you must upgrade to a Standard listing
- Listing in the Summer Camp Guide article, placed in alphabetical order under the appropriate camp category in the Guide section of your home Macaroni KID edition
- Includes your camp name, address, a contact name and phone number
- Free listings are ONLY available for your home MacKID edition (the edition where your camp is located). If you'd like your camp to appear in our other MK edition, you must upgrade to a Standard listing or above
- One free listing per camp provider. Upgrade to Standard listing required to be placed under multiple categories
First Issue: February 15
Weekly until the last issue: August 15
You’re welcome to join the camp guide at any time, but please note that the full run dates are February 15–August 15 each year, and pricing is not prorated for late entry. We focus heavily on promoting the guide during our busiest planning months—January through April—when families are actively searching and registering. The earlier you join, the more visibility and value you’ll receive. Even if your camp sells out quickly, staying featured helps build brand recognition for next year.
Annmarie Mitchell
Publisher, Macaroni KID
