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▌ STEM · Ages 10–13

Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers

Tilden MS · $495/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Chain Reaction Engineers' day camp focused on STEM activities for children, emphasizing hands-on learning and creative...

▌ Editor's read Montgomery County Recreation operates the 'Chain Reaction Engineers' camp, which is a day camp focused on STEM. The camp is offered through the Montgomery County government's recreation department, indicating it is a municipal program. The website states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff and volunteers who work with children are required to have a background check' (source: 'Safety and Inclusion' section on the main camps page). While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular camp are not listed, the general information provided by a municipal entity suggests a level of public accountability. The camp's focus on STEM aligns with educational enrichment goals. No ACA accreditation information was found on the provided URL.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4010 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
  • Phone: 240-777-6840
  • Cost notes: USD. Montgomery County Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers publishes $495/week for the standard session. USD. Montgomery County Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers 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 Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers 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 Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Chain Reaction Engineers is one of 25 stem camps in Silver Spring 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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