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Half Day AM

Half Moon Bay · $199/week · ★ 4.3 (24 reviews)

This Half Day AM soccer camp, hosted by the City of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation, offers skill development and fun for children aged 3-14.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation website, specifically detailing a 'Challenger Sports - Summer Break Soccer Camp' with 'Half Day AM' as one of the options. This indicates the camp is a partnership between the city's parks department and Challenger Sports, making the owner type 'municipal-parks'. The program is clearly a day camp, offering morning sessions for various age groups from 3-14. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor any specific state license numbers. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Social media handles for this specific camp or the Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation department are not listed on the page. Google reviews for 'Challenger Sports' generally show positive feedback, often highlighting enthusiastic coaches and good skill development, though specific reviews for this Half Moon Bay program are not readily available. The camp focuses on soccer skills, games, and fun in a non-competitive environment.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Half Day AM 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
1:12

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Contact local soccer organization or customer service for scholarships in exceptional circumstances.

Session lengths
5-day (full week)

Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Address: Wavecrest Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Half Day AM

What ages does Half Day AM accept?
Half Day AM is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Half Day AM cost?
Half Day AM publishes $199/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Half Day AM's hours?
Half Day AM runs 9:00am - 12:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Half Day AM's staff-to-camper ratio?
Half Day AM publishes a 1:12 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Half Day AM?
Half Day AM 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 Half Day AM provide lunch?
Half Day AM 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.
Does Half Day AM offer financial aid?
Yes — Half Day AM offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Half Day AM compare to other sports camps in Half Moon Bay?
Half Day AM is one of 5 sports camps in Half Moon Bay 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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