Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $275/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics

Potomac · $275/week

Montgomery County Rec offers Real World Robotics, a day camp focusing on STEM education and robotics for various age groups within a municipal recreation set...

▌ Editor's read Montgomery County Recreation operates a variety of summer camps, including the 'Real World Robotics' program. The website indicates that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. As a municipal entity, it benefits from established governmental oversight and infrastructure. While specific details on staff-to-camper ratios for the robotics camp were not found, the general camp information is comprehensive. The camp is a day camp, and the cost per week is listed at $275. The camp is part of a larger recreation department, suggesting a broader commitment to community programming.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 4010 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
  • 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: Real World Robotics

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: Real World Robotics cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: Real World Robotics's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: Real World Robotics?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: Real World Robotics provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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: Real World Robotics compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Real World Robotics 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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