Camp · STEM · Ages 6–10 · $395/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp

Carderock Springs ES · $395/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including Magic and Spy Camp, focusing on engaging activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website lists a wide array of summer camps, including the 'Magic and Spy Camp' under the STEM category. The camp is a day camp, as indicated by the general camp descriptions on the site. The organization is clearly a municipal entity, being 'Montgomery County Recreation'. While the website provides general information about camp registration and policies, specific details regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for camp staff are not readily available on the main camp page. The website does provide social media handles for Instagram and Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The cost per week is listed as $395, as provided in the prompt.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Magic and Spy Camp

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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: Magic and Spy Camp cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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: Magic and Spy Camp's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Magic and Spy Camp?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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: Magic and Spy Camp provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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: Magic and Spy Camp compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Magic and Spy Camp 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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