Get them in the right camps, with the right friends.
Plan the summer in one shared visual grid, not across browser tabs and group texts.
Private by default. Share only when you're ready to coordinate.
Private by default
Collaborative planning
Deadline alerts
How it works
Swipe, sync, and secure spots before the deadlines hit
Start local, see where your kids' friends are going, and build a free, shared plan instead of repeating yourself in every single group text.
Connect with the parents you actually plan with and map out the summer together.
See the overlap before you commit so carpools, classmates, and friend requests stop living in disconnected screenshots and side conversations.
Use our visual calendar to see your kids' schedules alongside their friends.
Send a soft signal that you are considering a camp to build a crew before you commit.
Stop asking "what weeks are you doing?" and just look at the shared overlapping schedule.
Discover the best local camps, added by parents just like you.
Build a smarter shortlist without opening twelve tabs, rechecking dates by hand, or asking the same questions in every parent thread.
One parent adds the key camp details once, and the rest of the group can add it to their calendar without retyping everything.
Compare new finds against school breaks, open weeks, and your existing plans before anyone commits.
Access a growing database of local gems that other parents in your network have already added.
Never miss another 8 AM registration window again.
Keep the next decision visible with urgency, timing, and friend signals in one place so the important stuff does not disappear into chat history.
View a prioritized feed sorted by urgency and deadlines, not just calendar dates.
Get instant alerts when a camp opens or a deadline is approaching so you are always first in line.
Turn on alerts to know exactly when your friends confirm their spots, so you can lock yours in too.
Built for real coordination
Why families trust Sheepdog
Sheepdog is completely free and completely private. It is a secure planning space for the households, friends, and school groups you intentionally connect with.
Private by default
Your child's schedule does not become visible unless you deliberately connect with another family, group, or friend link.
Reference-point search
Search nearby activities without using your exact address by choosing a nearby reference point in your neighborhood.
Encrypted and access-controlled
Your family's data is heavily encrypted and protected. Access is governed by strict security rules, meaning you are in total control of who sees what.
Real planning moments
Built to make sure they get to do what they love
From waitlists to spring break scrambles, Sheepdog keeps your family's schedule - and your sanity - intact, entirely for free.
First choice filled up? Find the perfect fallback fast.
When the dance class waitlist is full, quickly compare nearby alternatives against the exact same week instead of restarting your search from scratch.
Carpools are easier when you know who's playing.
See when another family is leaning toward the same soccer league, then make the call with better pickup and social context so everyone wins.
See your school network and coordinate with classmates.
Join your local network to easily spot open weeks and coordinate break coverage with other families from your child's school before it becomes an emergency.
Clear rules
Everything you need to know before you plan
We believe in total transparency so you can focus on getting the kids ready for their favorite activities.
Ready for summer?
Start your free Grid, invite the group text, and finally breathe.
Build your season view first entirely for free, then invite the parents who actually help you make the call before the registration windows close.