Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life
Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of day camps, including arts-focused programs like "Pastel Ocean Life," for children in Silver Spring, Maryland.
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and serves as a portal for various camps, including the 'Pastel Ocean Life' art camp. While the specific camp 'Pastel Ocean Life' is not individually reviewed, Montgomery County Recreation generally has a Google rating of 4.2 stars based on 100+ reviews, with themes often praising the variety of programs and accessibility. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. As a municipal entity, it is owned and operated by Montgomery County, Maryland. The website explicitly states that all camp staff are subject to background checks, and the programs are day camps. Social media handles for Instagram (@montgomerycountyrecreation) and Facebook (montgomerycountyrecreation) are easily found on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life 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 arts 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: Arts
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 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: Pastel Ocean Life
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life 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: Pastel Ocean Life cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life publishes $275/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: Pastel Ocean Life's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life runs 1:00 PM - 5:00 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: Pastel Ocean Life?
- Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life 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: Pastel Ocean Life provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Pastel Ocean Life 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.
Planning guides
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