Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy
HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy, offered by Montgomery County Recreation, provides a day camp experience focused on sports and skill development for girls.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Montgomery County Recreation Department's camps page, which lists various summer camp options, including the HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy. This indicates the camp is a program of a municipal parks and recreation department. The website states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are required to undergo a thorough background check prior to employment,' confirming background checks are conducted. The camp is a day camp, as indicated by its listing under 'Summer Day Camps.' There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation for this particular program, nor is a state license number readily available on the county's recreation website for individual camp programs. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a rating of around 4.0-4.5 stars based on hundreds of reviews, reflecting overall satisfaction with the department's offerings. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given sports program.
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: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy is open to children ages 6–12. 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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy publishes $140/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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy 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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy 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: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy compare to other sports camps in Silver Spring?
- Montgomery County Rec: HERtime2Shine Summer Sports Academy is one of 10 sports 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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