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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef

Ross Boddy · $494/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Master Chef day camp for aspiring young chefs to learn culinary skills, safety, and nutrition within a fun, hands-on en...

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the Master Chef camp. This camp is a day program, focusing on culinary skills, safety, and nutrition for children. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's operated by Montgomery County Recreation. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details emphasize hands-on learning. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • 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: Master Chef

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef 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: Master Chef cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef publishes $494/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: Master Chef's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef 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: Master Chef?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef 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: Master Chef provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef 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: Master Chef compare to other specialty camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Master Chef is one of 7 specialty 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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