Montgomery County Rec: Robopets Robotics
Montgomery County Recreation offers a Robopets Robotics day camp where children learn to build and program robotic pets using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime.
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website lists a 'Robopets Robotics' camp as part of its summer offerings. This camp is described as a day camp where participants will build and program robotic pets using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. The camp is run by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, indicating it is a municipal program. The website provides general information about their camp programs, including registration details and a camp guide. While the specific Robopets camp details are available, there is no mention of ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for staff on the provided URL. The website does have social media links for Instagram and Facebook under 'montgomerycountyrec'.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- 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: Robopets Robotics
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Robopets Robotics accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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: Robopets Robotics cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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: Robopets Robotics's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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: Robopets Robotics?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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: Robopets Robotics provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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: Robopets Robotics compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robopets 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Montgomery County Rec: Robopets Robotics with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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