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# How to Create a Session and Add Activities

## Learn how to create a session and add activities so families can register for multiple programs at once.

Need help setting up a session? No worries — follow the steps below or watch the video tutorial for a quick walkthrough on how to create a session and add activities in AfterSchool HQ.

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00:05: This article explains how to create and configure a session in AfterSchool HQ.

00:10: You will learn how to set up session details, registration periods, and content to manage your activities effectively.

00:17: This article explains how to create and configure a session in AfterSchool HQ.

00:22: You will learn how to set up session details, registration periods, and content to manage your activities effectively.

00:30: Click sessions to view and manage existing sessions or create new ones.

00:36: Click Create Your First Session to begin setting up a new session.

00:40: If you've already created sessions, click Add Session to create another one.

00:46: Click the Session Name field and enter the name of your session.

00:50: Add Session Details

00:52: Click select registration form to choose or create a registration form for the session.

00:58: Click the toggle to set the session as ''Invite Only''

01:02: Choose a Registration Mode

01:04: Click save to store all session settings and registration details.

01:09: Click content to manage the sessions content and messaging.

01:13: Customize the registration or applicatio confirmation message.

01:18: Click here to edit the confirmation message content.

01:21: Click save to apply changes made to the session content and messages.

01:27: Click registration periods to manage the time frames for session registration.

01:32: Click create a new registration period to define a new registration timeframe.

01:37: Click create a new registration period to begin setting up the period details.

01:43: Click Add Registration Period to add another new registration period to the session.

01:49: set the start date for the registration period.

01:52: Click the 7th of March 2026 to set. The end date for the registration period.

01:58: Click save registration period to confirm and save the registration time frame.

02:04: Click activities to view and manage your activities.

02:08: Click here to access details of the selected activity.

02:12: Click your activity name, 75 characters to edit the activity title.

02:18: Click here to set the participant limit for the activity.

02:22: Click select a tag to categorize your activity with relevant tags.

02:26: Click save and next to save your changes and continue to the next step.

02:31: Click save. And next again to proceed further in the session setup.

02:36: Click save. And next again to proceed further in the session setup.

02:41: Click show advanced settings to access additional configuration options.

02:46: Click Send to select Sunday for scheduling purposes.

02:50: Click date one to manage session dates.

02:54: Click save and next to save date, settings and proceed.

02:58: Click here to enter detailed information about your activity.

03:02: Click save and next to save activity, details and continue.

03:07: Click test test to choose the test activity for editing a review.

03:12: Click show advanced settings to reveal more configuration options.

03:16: Click save and next to save changes and proceed to the next step.

03:21: Click virtual to select the virtual session type.

03:25: Click save and next to save capacity, settings and continue.

03:30: Click https colon slash slash myq.com slash kidnetics to access the sessions public URL.

03:38: click https colon slash slash myacu.com slash kidnetics / session / after school HQ session to view the specific session page

03:49: You have successfully created and configured a session in after-school HQ including setting session, details, registration periods, content and participant limits.

03:59: for more information, explore related articles on managing sessions and activities within after-school, HQ

 

### **1. Access Sessions**

Navigate to ***Activity Center***, then click **“Sessions”**.

![Access the Activity Center](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FcaKbUaJEqQJgDwLCuJyD6K_doc.png?alt=media&token=a0c2681b-425a-479e-a784-bac2cf432318&time=1772925866579)

### **2. Create a Session**

Click **“Create Your First Session”** to begin.

![Start Creating First Session](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FdXgQZpXneiJTa4PHXLhaWY_doc.png?alt=media&token=82dbdd5d-34a4-4789-ab1a-fad8e34c3b2c&time=1772925866580)

If you already have sessions created, click **“Add Session”** instead.

![Add New Session](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FhXwgNQgWMRjPrJiSMQck37_doc.png?alt=media&token=cc1802a2-024b-437a-b34a-c6f224a0db8b&time=1772925866581)

> 💡**Tip:** Activities created inside a ***Session*** cannot collect payments.
> 
> If you need to charge fees or tuition, you must create the activity under ***Extracurricular Activities*** instead.

### **3. Enter Session Name**

Enter the ***Session Name*** and complete the session details.

![Enter Session Name](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FdQBRKCbxgdphPLHgGqC19x_doc.png?alt=media&token=8c89c78b-f510-404b-a30d-63a1c8c092d5&time=1772925866582)

### **![Enter Session Details](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FqTLqgWMq4LsLZUp3TARnid_doc.png?alt=media&token=66d78ae3-7f6b-4d20-ae1d-bed6ee7b2a3b&time=1772925866583)4. Select a Registration Form**

Choose the registration form participants will complete.

![Select a Registration Form](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F6ztGTZ5p6R4xK7vQTaKh2a_doc.png?alt=media&token=28cb88ce-d6cd-4bbb-a116-fb85dbfe17c4&time=1772925866584)

### **5. Set Invite-Only Access (Optional)**

Enable the ***Invite Only*** toggle if you want the session to remain private. When enabled, only invited participants will be able to access the session.

![Make your Session Private](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FqnuAeMja6ZH2xGrjovNYCv_doc.png?alt=media&token=a6e2e9e3-5d26-4ac8-8761-a7c84f6fadf2&time=1772925866585)

> 💡**Tip:** Enable the ***Invite Only*** toggle if you want the session to be accessible only to invited participants.

Please note, this setting applies to the ***entire session***, not individual activities.

### **6. Choose a Registration Mode**

Select how participants will register for the session.

![Registration Modes](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FbcBTJGsQ3cJhN1J42w7XxK_doc.png?alt=media&token=cb5998d2-f87d-459c-ae81-bee277e9350e&time=1772925866587)

### **7. Save Your Session**

Click **“Save”** to store the session settings.

![Save Session Settings](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FvnnV3cbyQ4HoAY91d5xwiB_doc.png?alt=media&token=44927465-bd21-4f31-bd89-f2a4e4a2d932&time=1772925866588)

### **8. Open the Content Tab**

Click **“Content”** to manage messaging for the session.

![Access Content Tab](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F7Nj4JcgpC4Xi8ZMifbt9Wn_doc.png?alt=media&token=277ddff4-2b44-4fab-84a3-8d939d6e359d&time=1772925866589)

### **9. Edit Confirmation Message**

Customize the message participants receive after registering or applying.

![Edit Confirmation Message](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FoQSwvTSrZXNsxDaBLJM79B_doc.png?alt=media&token=734a2599-38fd-465e-8ec6-60930d9ba3c8&time=1772925866590)

### **10. Update Page Content**

Edit the confirmation page content that appears after registration.

![Edit Page Content](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2Fbc3QfDhBv2Zyu5sYpgPHde_doc.png?alt=media&token=80782faa-e71c-44a6-94d3-6c456024f878&time=1772925866591)

### **11. Save Content Changes**

Click **“Save”** to apply your updates.

![Save Content Changes](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FgXUPES6nCUgtqLGcxYgTpo_doc.png?alt=media&token=5f0ee6cd-362d-4194-8c20-f8a7940f313f&time=1772925866592)

### **12. Open Registration Periods**

Click **“Registration Periods”** to manage registration timeframes.

![Open Registration Periods](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FoeXu75TwSPEdziZywNAWD8_doc.png?alt=media&token=aa202076-d7eb-46af-a3fc-3d2a2abb9eb6&time=1772925866593)

> **💡Tip:** Make sure the registration period is active so families can see and register for the session activities.

### **13. Create a Registration Period**

Click **“Create a New Registration Period”**.

![Create New Registration Period](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FspDkmCV5mFGjUvo9Mnr91S_doc.png?alt=media&token=11599300-27f9-47ea-aa59-32fe60cb1dcd&time=1772925866594)

### **14. Add an Existing Registration Period (Optional)**

If one already exists, click **“Add Registration Period”**.

![Add Registration Period](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FkHzr4AaYM4z63ZM3SSfaif_doc.png?alt=media&token=dfe7d075-9e86-44aa-8879-5d380c6cc5af&time=1772925866595)

### **15. Select Registration Dates**

Set the ***start and end dates*** for registration.

![Select Start and End Date](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F34Lr1pvxPcCtJv5zSg31rD_doc.png?alt=media&token=3cecc63d-3b57-4091-a3c3-6694e6a48eec&time=1772925866596)

### **16. Save Registration Period**

Click **“Save Registration Period”**.

![Save Registration Period](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FvgrV5q6torqbKGvib168Ca_doc.png?alt=media&token=81141ff4-3150-43a6-b345-ffce99350649&time=1772925866597)

### **17. Open the Activities Tab**

Click **“Activities”** to manage activities in the session.

![Open Activities Tab](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2Ff3mYjHYDNkxqPuGsrRSsBm_doc.png?alt=media&token=97150848-9488-4f1a-97d0-2187756da2f0&time=1772927092355)

### **18. Add a New Activity**

Click **“Add Activity”**.

![Add an Activity to your session](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F2KRypmLDovsyaM5U296iPU_doc.png?alt=media&token=08895f7d-42f5-4609-8947-97cbf2a7c99a&time=1772927092436)

### **19. Enter Activity Information**

Add the ***Activity Name*** and configure the participant limit.

![Add Activity Name](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FeMfHVxj9ZSED88ut6KaTdf_doc.png?alt=media&token=49dec634-b070-4618-ab57-da3a0fe61e03&time=1772927092496)

![Participant Limit Settings](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FrPDvBCcb3mK5KdLmrdyPPh_doc.png?alt=media&token=f3e559e7-3ae3-4adf-8005-a011b6d86de9&time=1772927092562)

### **20. Select Activity Tags**

Choose tags to categorize the activity.

![Tag Selection](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FsYzoZweHGFLKKAGBatUQWd_doc.png?alt=media&token=afeed779-6a15-4fc2-a648-46c89f1ec1bc&time=1772927092655)

### **21. Enable Attendance Tracking (Optional)**

Turn on the toggle if you want to ***track attendance with timestamps**.*

Otherwise, Attendance mode will be ***Present/Absent.***

![Attendance Mode](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FcgyMmFkcG49yJDv57nbCcq_doc.png?alt=media&token=956b491a-ffee-4e81-8dfd-d717066aec7d&time=1772927092719)

### **22. Save and Continue**

Click **“Save & Next”**.

![Save and Proceed](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FbAD24SkkSwHpjke7G3QnrP_doc.png?alt=media&token=b9b38231-62ce-4399-9fb8-80dbecd9a108&time=1772927092779)

### **23. Add Participant Restrictions (Optional)**

Set participant restrictions such as ***age, grade, or gender***, if applicable.

![Restrictions by Age or Gender](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FqkmYVoPq4YMKxmMizUPNGi_doc.png?alt=media&token=d8e4bd52-5e9b-4938-a92b-ac6b7a35b53d&time=1772927092867)

Click **“Save & Next”** to continue.

![Continue to Next Step](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F1yjAXd4bNU8y1hEhQd85Ue_doc.png?alt=media&token=2734e3c9-e0cb-4833-90e5-bd3c9d15961a&time=1772927092923)

### **24. Configure Activity Schedule**

Enter the activity schedule. You can also add dates when the activity will ***not meet***, such as holidays.

![Show Advanced Settings](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FjFgVHXsw4XhMDCDsaDEjBF_doc.png?alt=media&token=79560145-9127-4eb6-a5b8-408bc2eae0db&time=1772927092979)

![Choose your Schedule](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F1vLdv3giRWjkLFaovYjJQX_doc.png?alt=media&token=8b2e7ecc-de2d-4e4d-8f0c-071783ccde8c&time=1772927093116)

![Date Selection](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FfRY6KVPDDUWU5WqfL1aK1e_doc.png?alt=media&token=e6c35917-8fe5-4423-93ff-11db09452cde&time=1772927093171)

Click **“Save & Next”**.

![Save and Continue](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FkDmtQRUYarLQ94De1Cj431_doc.png?alt=media&token=247e79ea-cb76-496a-8aa5-0806aebdc8a7&time=1772927093226)

### **25. Add Activity Details**

Enter detailed information about the activity.

![Add Activity Details](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FhGW2r1QVEP6ui5i5LE4HjE_doc.png?alt=media&token=b1378bc7-f391-4f92-9b38-f630ad6321c2&time=1772927093293)

Click **“Save & Next”**.

![Save and Proceed](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FaAShRoLsdj774fVE7r8vWC_doc.png?alt=media&token=3a5babea-9369-4d22-be62-3ddb23d4beca&time=1772927093354)

### **26. Add Contact Information**

Enter contact details for the activity.

![Contact for Inquiries](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2Fo3YUND8aDAhsMXdKqw8n7T_doc.png?alt=media&token=f4f3740e-089a-4940-83ab-740f4a715b21&time=1772927093413)

Click **“Save & Next”**.

![Save and Continue](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FcaHwBpszQLtgNC2v9iKK6e_doc.png?alt=media&token=18499768-0a95-4d62-9125-95383174e5c2&time=1772927093474)

### **27. Add Activity Location**

Enter the location details for the activity.

![Choose a Location](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F8uWEvG8e8wUr9vecDD6ELw_doc.png?alt=media&token=4bfd308c-7e55-443b-ba6e-2cb3e6fe66a5&time=1772927093539)

Click **“Save & Next”**.

![Save and Proceed](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2FkXHWKBjyGCmpofUCoGie5C_doc.png?alt=media&token=0bc1dfc2-269a-4b19-97ca-d13c01434ffe&time=1772927093598)

### **28. Access the Publish Section**

From the **“Publish”** section, you can access your ***Offerings Page Link**.*

![AfterSchool HQ Publish Section](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FiKWbcbkvmkZ5hfqcieSVo3%2F6Gu1pA94CTej33V67gUdCS_doc.png?alt=media&token=56f9de98-ef1e-46d0-b2dd-caf7d00f1061&time=1772927093660)

***The Session URL*** is the ***Session Link.*** Itwill take families directly to the session details for registration when shared.

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### **Frequently Asked Questions**

**Q: Can activities inside a session accept payments?**

**A:** No. Activities within a ***Session*** do not support payment collection. If your program requires payment, create the activity under **“Extracurricular Activities”** instead.

**Q: What is the purpose of a session?**

**A:** Sessions are used to organize multiple activities under a single program or timeframe and allow families to register for them together.

**Q: Why should I use sessions instead of individual activities?**

**A:** Sessions allow families to ***add multiple activities to their cart and complete registration one time***, making the process faster and easier.

**Q: Can I make a session private?**

**A:** Yes. Enable the ***Invite Only*** setting when creating the session to restrict access to invited participants only.

**Q: Can sessions be used for adult participants?**

**A:** No. Sessions are designed for ***student registrations only**.*

**Q: Can I edit a session after creating it?**

**A:** Yes. You can return to ***Activity Center → Sessions*** at any time to update the session settings, activities, or registration periods. 

 

💡If you experience any issues or have further questions with **“How to Create a Session and Add Activities”**, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team at ***[support@afterschoolhq.com](mailto:support@afterschoolhq.com).*** 

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