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February 26, 2013: Sigby Unveils Its Spring Break Best Activities for Seattle Kids
Sigby Selects save members 50% off great activities and one-step-shopping makes it easy to discover, schedule and save money on thousands of activities

SEATTLE – From musical production to animated movie creation and Easter sweets to gardening, Sigby unveils spring break’s best activities and camps for Seattle area kids.

Sigby, a one-stop site for parents to find and book kids’ activities, classes and camps, makes it easy to find fun and interesting spring break activities from among thousands of options all in one place.

Sigby’s universal application lets parents use one form for everything—from Spring to Summer Camps and more. Parents fill it out once and book again and again. Sigby’s wide variety of spring break options ranging in price from free to the Sigby Selects member specials, which can be as much as 50 percent off and save parents hundreds of dollars.

“When school is out, childcare is a big concern but was all want more for our children. We want them to have fun and learn.,” said Sigby founder Katie Thompson. “Most parents try to get recommendations from friends or turn to an Internet search. The reality is, you can’t find this information on Google or Bing.”
Visitors to Sigby can bring up the best spring break activities in town from the convenient tab located on the Sigby home page. The top activities booking right now include:

• Sprinkles and Sweets, Spring Break Camp Starts April 10 or April 17 Annabella helps kids find their passion for culinary arts, all while making sumptuous delicacies! 
• Neo Art School, Spring Break Camp Starts April 15 Every day is a new artistic adventure. Come dabble in different art forms at this popular break camp. 
• University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Spring Break Camp Starts April 15 In one of the most important arboretums in America, kids learn about nature, build shelters, plant a garden, and more! 
• Reel Grrls, Animate Your Imagination Spring Break Starts April 15 Pixar and DreamWorks are calling! In one week, girls learn a variety of animation techniques and make their own animated short. 
• Seattle’s Littlest Performers, Spring Break Camp Starts April 15 Hone in on musical skills. During this week long camp, kids focus on performing pieces from Disney musicals. 

In addition to the ease of the universal application, Sigby automatically flags age appropriate activities for children. Simply register for free and Sigby will show activities applicable to each child with a special name tag users create.

“Spring in Seattle doesn’t always mean sun and fun, but kids still need a break to exercise their minds and bodies,” said Thompson. “Sigby has thousands of great activities, both indoor and out, that can make their holiday from school a memorable one. And give parents peace of mind.”

About Sigby

In the Seattle area alone, there are literally thousands of great activities for children. But it’s easier to find the best hamburger in the city than it is to find the best place for… sports, ballet, music, math, pirates, gymnastics, karate… and so much more. Sigby is transforming the children’s out-of-school activity market by offering the most comprehensive marketplace for parents to discover, plan and book activities and programs for their children. Based in Seattle, Wash. and created by parents and seasoned technology and venture capital veterans, the Sigby team helps busy parents by simplifying the process of discovering, planning and booking kids activities and programs all in one place. For more information, please visit http://www.Sigby.com and connect with Sigby on Facebook  and Twitter.

January 29, 2013: Sigby Closes More than $1.2M Seed Round of Funding
The best way to book kids’ activities or classes ranging from sports to dance to languages to summer camps and more

SEATTLE – Sigby, a one-stop site for parents to find and purchase kids’ activities, classes and camps, announced today that it has closed a seed round of funding for more than $1.2M with Trilogy Equity Partners, WRF Capital, and Clear Fir, as well as other angel investors.

Sigby plans to use the funds to continue to grow its presence in the Seattle area, as well as expand to other markets beyond Puget Sound.

“For exasperated parents, there’s no other place like Sigby,” said Loretta Little, Managing Director, WRF Capital. “It truly is a one-stop site that is so convenient. We see the great opportunity and we look forward to helping Sigby continue to innovate and expand its reach to parents everywhere.”

As a free service, Sigby is transforming the way parents find, plan and book the best classes, camps and activities for their kids. Designed by parents for parents, Sigby has thousands of activities from known and innovative program providers – all easily searchable by interest, age, location, and other important criteria not found through a regular search engine.

With everything all in one place, and only one universal registration form for each child, Sigby helps parents plan with others and book classes through simple innovative ways, saving parents hours of previously wasted time. Parents can now easily find that great birthday party idea, quickly sign up with pals for summer camps, or find fun adventures and experiences for their kids after school and during school vacations.

There is also no cost to program providers to be listed on the site. Sigby’s success-based model means program providers only pay a nominal fee based upon an additional booking received. As an innovative new marketing channel, Sigby’s goal is to help fill the classes and camps by finding parents that don’t already know about the organization.

“As a mother of two kids, I would spend hours and hours trying to sign my kids up for various activities – brochures and email threads everywhere, endless paperwork, it was nuts – and then it would take me just minutes to book a multi city trip across the country. Go figure,” said Sigby founder Katie Thompson, a former venture capitalist and technology executive.

“The more parents and program providers I spoke with, I realized that this was a big problem that needed to be solved. Parents and program providers deserve better,” Thompson added.

With a wide array of great programs for kids, the market of kids’ out of school activities now represents a $35-40 billion industry.

“Sigby has tapped into a market opportunity with a simple idea that addresses a very complicated issue for parents,” said Mikal Thomsen, Managing Director, Trilogy Equity Partners. “The strong team of parents and technology executives who founded Sigby has a unique combination of business expertise and parenting insight that makes this a solid investment for us.”

About Sigby

In the Seattle area alone, there are literally thousands of great activities for children. But it’s easier to find the best hamburger in the city than it is to find the best place for… sports, ballet, music, math, pirates, gymnastics, karate… and so much more. Sigby is transforming the children’s out-of-school activity market by offering the most comprehensive marketplace for parents to discover, plan and book activities and programs for their children. Based in Seattle, Wash. and created by parents and seasoned technology and venture capital veterans, the Sigby team helps busy parents by simplifying the process of discovering, planning and booking kids activities and programs all in one place. For more information, please visit http://www.Sigby.com and connect with Sigby on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SigbyKids and Twitter at https://twitter.com/SigbyKids.

January 29, 2013: Sigby Beats the Out-of-School Blues with Top Winter Activity Trends for Kids

SEATTLE – Sigby (https://www.sigby.com), a one-stop site for parents to find and book kids’ activities, classes and camps, today announced its top activities for winter break and other school holidays.

Don’t let the winter blues and boredom creep in. Puget Sound moms and dads can find the best options for keeping their kids busy, healthy and engaged at Sigby.com, without time spent scouring the Internet.
“During winter in Seattle, many parents think there is a damper on fun for kids, such as going to the playground or bike riding. It Just not so! Sigby has dozens of winter activities for kids of all ages including organizations parents know and love,” said founder Katie Thompson. “We feature everything from ski lessons, creative dance, martial arts, Hindi, and more.”
Here are some of Sigby’s most popular Winter Activities currently available on the site: 

• Private Ski Lessons at Alpine West Ski and Snowboard School – Start any time 
• Pre-Ballet at Darrah Blanton Dance- Start Any Time  
• Zoo Sprouts at Woodland Park Zoo – February 6 
• Acting 1 Camp: Improv at Seattle Children’s Theatre - Starts February 19  
• Aikido Martial Arts at Aikido Kids! – Start a life skills school any time. 

Parents can visit Sigby, search for a specific activity such as art, drama, music, or soccer, and find hundreds of local activities and learning experiences for their children. They can also scroll through a wide variety of offerings and discover what is available to their kids right in their own backyard. Once they find activities, it’s simple to book online.

In addition to the activities above, Sigby has excellent partnerships with many organizations and businesses such as: Seattle Parks and Rec, Catholic Youth (CYO), Seattle Gymnastics Academy, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Studio East and Mercer Island Parks and Recreation and hundreds more in the Puget Sound area. Sigby features activities for any budget, starting as low as $10.

The site also saves parents tons of time. Register for free and Sigby will show you activities applicable to each child you have with a special name tag you create.

“We want to be sure to bring the latest and best activities and learning experiences to kids in our area and offer price points attainable to local families at the same time,” said Thompson. “Whether parents book two to three weeks out, or at the last minute due to a forgotten school holiday, Sigby can help beat those winter break blues!”
About Sigby

In the Seattle area alone, there are literally thousands of great activities for children. But it’s easier to find the best hamburger in the city than it is to find the best place for… sports, ballet, music, math, pirates, gymnastics, karate… and so much more. Sigby is transforming the children’s out-of-school activity market by offering the most comprehensive marketplace for parents to discover, plan and book activities and programs for their children. Based in Seattle, Wash. and created by parents and seasoned technology and venture capital veterans, the Sigby team helps busy parents by simplifying the process of discovering, planning and booking kids activities and programs all in one place. For more information, please visit http://www.Sigby.com and connect with Sigby on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SigbyKids and Twitter at https://twitter.com/SigbyKids.

 

December 13, 2012: Find, Plan and Book Great Experiences That Kids Won’t Forget Sigby.com Offers Hassle-Free Alternatives to the Usual Holiday Gift Ideas

SEATTLE – Santa Claus is coming to town and fast! With only 12 days left until Christmas, parents in the Seattle area are scrambling to keep the kids busy, keep themselves sane and fill up the stockings with the perfect holiday gifts.

Sigby (https://www.sigby.com) is here to help! Developed by a Seattle mom who wanted to find all the info about local out-of-school activities in one easy site, Sigby is a holiday lifesaver with one-stop shopping for kids’ activities, classes and camps, plus fun experience alternatives to the usual holiday gift ideas.

No Batteries Required

Visitors to Sigby can find the following great holiday categories and examples: No Batteries Required Buy the most popular holiday activities for kids. Sigby’s top gift ideas are experiences that they can share with friends and family members.

• Private Guitar Lessons from Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Music Academy
• Kindergarten Music Classes at Happy Children’s Music
• Snowboard Lessons at Snow Sports Northwest

Parent’s Night Out

Hit the mall for holiday shopping and give kids a place to go as well. Sigby features places that watch kids as you head to the mall or holiday parties.

• Drop ‘n‘ Shop with Santa’s Helpers at Seattle Parks and Rec Meadowbrook Community Center 
• Kids Night Out/ Parents Night Off at Samena Swim and Recreation Club
• Parent’s Night Out at Twirl Cafe 

Avoid Cabin Fever

It’s not too late to book winter break activities for your child to let them escape from the house and from under your feet. Or look for a holiday activity that the whole family can participate in together. Kids can enjoy days out of school and learn new things from sports to cooking to performing arts.

• Winter Break Camps at Neo Art School
• Watts Basketball: A Great Way to Spend Days Out of School
• Winter Wonderland Baking camp at Sprinkles & Sweets

“Forget the noisy toys that need batteries and go bump in the night. No need to stay up all night assembling contraptions. This year make your children’s Christmas special with experience gift ideas,” says Sigby founder Katie Thompson, aformer venture capitalist and Microsoft executive.

“All the toys, goodies and hype with Christmas can overindulge and overstimulate kids. On the other hand, ‘experience’ gifts are invaluable and create memories for the child – and even the families depending on the gift,” Thompson adds. “Think sending your child to pottery camp or horse riding camp or to a local theatre with their best pals.”

Visitors to Sigby.com will find many more holiday related ideas and applicable topics on the site. With family budgets stretched due to economic conditions, Sigby also features affordable activities and gift ideas that start as low as $10. The site also conveniently breaks down activities by age.

About Sigby

In the Seattle area alone there are literally thousands of great activities for children. But it’s easier to find the best hamburger in the city than it is to find the best place for… sports, ballet, music, math, pirates, gymnastics, karate… and so much more. Sigby is transforming the children’s out-of-school activity market by offering the most comprehensive marketplace for parents to discover, plan and book activities and programs for their children. Based in Seattle, Wash. and created by parents and seasoned technology and venture capital veterans, the Sigby team helps busy parents by simplifying the process of discovering, planning and booking kids activities and programs all in one place. For more information, please visit http://www.Sigby.com and connect with Sigby on Facebook and Twitter.