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Creating an event
Posts are used for events. When you add a start date and time to a post, it becomes an event that members can RSVP to.1
Open the Events section
Navigate to the Events section from the main sidebar.
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Create a new post
Click New event and fill in the title and description. Use the description field to add rich content — it supports markdown formatting.
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Add event details (optional)
If you’re creating an event, add a start time, end time, timezone, and location. Members will be able to add the event to their calendar (Google, Apple, Outlook, or Yahoo).The end time is optional. If you leave it blank, Campground treats the event as one hour long — that is the length used for calendar entries, and RSVPs and Add to calendar close an hour after the start time.
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Set the event timezone
Timezone is required whenever an event has a start or end time. Start and end times are stored as wall-clock times in the zone you pick, so an event scheduled for 6:00 PM in
America/New_York always shows as 6:00 PM local, regardless of daylight-saving shifts or the viewer’s own timezone. Reminder emails also use the event’s timezone.Posts without a start or end time (announcements and other non-event posts) don’t need a timezone. Campground doesn’t auto-fill the field on existing events either — you’ll see a validation error and be scrolled to the timezone field on save if a timed event is missing one.5
Enable RSVPs (optional)
Toggle Allow RSVP to let members indicate they’re attending. You’ll see a live count of RSVPs on the event.
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Attach files (optional)
Upload files as attachments — documents, spreadsheets, images, and other common formats are supported.
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Set visibility
Choose who can see this post. Leave it open to all members, or restrict it to specific programs, seasons, or groups.
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Publish or schedule
Publish immediately, or set a future publish date to schedule the post. Scheduled posts are only visible to admins until they go live.
Pinning posts
You can pin any post to keep it at the top of the upcoming events list. This is useful for high-priority or recurring events you want members to always see first.Upcoming vs. past events
Events are automatically sorted into Upcoming (events starting within the next 24 hours or later) and Past tabs. Pinned posts always appear first in the upcoming list.After an event ends
Once an event’s end time has passed, Campground locks it for members:- RSVPs are closed. Members can no longer add, change, or remove their RSVP on a past event.
- Calendar links are hidden. The “Add to calendar” options are removed so members aren’t tempted to add an event that has already happened to their calendar.
RSVP tracking and export
When RSVPs are enabled on an event, you can see who has responded directly on the event page. You can also export the full RSVP list as a CSV file containing each attendee’s first name, last name, and email address — useful for check-in lists or follow-up communications.Event reminders
Members who have RSVP’d to an event automatically receive a reminder notification 24 hours before it starts, both in-app and by email. No setup required. Reminder times and dates are formatted in the event’s timezone.Events created before the timezone field existed keep their original UTC-based reminder formatting until an admin opens the event and saves a timezone.
Comments and discussion
Members can leave comments on posts and events, making them a natural place for Q&A, follow-up discussion, or event coordination.Visibility settings
You can scope any post or event to a specific audience:A post can be scoped to multiple programs, seasons, or groups at once. If no restrictions are set, it’s visible to everyone in your organization.
Only admins can create, edit, or delete posts and events. Members can view, RSVP, and comment based on their visibility access.