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Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development

Kingsview MS · $395/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Jr. Programmer camp focused on introductory 2D game development for children, part of a broader summer camp program.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Montgomery County Recreation Department's summer camps page, which lists various programs including 'Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development'. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal entity. The website details general camp information, including a 'Safety & Supervision' section that mentions staff background checks, stating, 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are fingerprinted and undergo a thorough background check' (Source: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/safety.html). The camp appears to be a day camp, as no overnight options are mentioned for this specific program. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation were found on the main website (Instagram: montgomerycountyrecreation, Facebook: montgomerycountyrecreation). No specific ACA accreditation information was found for the individual camp or the department's camp offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development 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 stem program.

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: 6–10
  • 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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development is open to children ages 6–10. 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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development publishes $395/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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development 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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development 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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development 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: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development 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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