Campfront command bar

The command bar is a fast, context-aware way to navigate Campfront and perform quick actions without leaving your current page. Think of it as a universal launcher for anything you want to do.

Written By Dean Maddocks

Last updated 17 days ago

Opening the command bar

There are two ways to open the command bar:

  • Keyboard shortcut - press Cmd + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows).

  • Search box - click the search box at the top of the left-hand sidebar.

The command bar appears as a floating palette in the center of the screen.

Searching for people and pages

Start typing a name to search for campers, staff, families, and parents. Matching profiles appear instantly, letting you jump straight to someone's record without navigating through menus.

You can also search for any section in Campfront - type a keyword like "broadcasts" or "bunking" and select it from the results to navigate there directly.

Context-aware actions

The command bar adapts to the page you're currently on, surfacing relevant quick actions. For example, when viewing an enrollment profile, you can:

  • Change the enrollment stage

  • Impersonate the parent user

  • Log a communication

  • Add a note

Type the action you want (e.g., "Change stage") and select it from the list. These shortcuts make it faster to complete frequent tasks without clicking through multiple menus.

What you can access

From the command bar you can reach:

  • Any section or sub-section from the sidebar navigation

  • Your task list, user settings, and notification preferences

  • The Help Center

  • Camper, staff, family, and parent profiles by name

  • Page-specific actions based on where you are

Tips

  • Results filter instantly as you type - no need to press Enter.

  • The command bar searches both navigation items and available actions, so you can move or act from one place.

  • Use it as your default way to get around Campfront - it's almost always faster than clicking through menus.