Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident
Full-day soccer camp for resident players aged 8-14 at the Union Street Complex.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department's registration page for the Challenger Soccer Camp 2026 - Full Day Camp Resident. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal entity. The camp is for children aged 6-14 and takes place at the Union Street Complex. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, from July 29 to August 2, 2024, with a fee of $225. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation on the page, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program. No state license number is listed on the registration page. The page does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for staff. General Google reviews for 'Challenger Sports' indicate a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the coaching quality and engaging activities, though these are not specific to the Bangor program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Address: Union Street Complex, 1395 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401
- Phone: 207-992-4490
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Resident rate (25) for Full Day Camp. Non-resident rate is 35. Late fee 0.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident
- What ages does Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident accept?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident is open to children ages 8–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident cost?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident publishes $230/week for the standard session. That sits 171% above the $85 median for sports camps in Bangor — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Resident rate (25) for Full Day Camp. Non-resident rate is 35. Late fee 0. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident's hours?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident runs 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident provide lunch?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident compare to other sports camps in Bangor?
- Challenger Soccer Camp - Full Day Camp Resident is one of 18 sports camps in Bangor that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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