Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge
Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of day camps, including STEM-focused Robot Sport Challenge, for children during school breaks.
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website serves as a central hub for various camp offerings, including the 'Robot Sport Challenge' STEM camp. The organization is clearly identified as a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating governmental oversight. While the website lists numerous camp options and registration details, specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies for camp staff is not immediately apparent on the general camp page. The site does provide contact information and links to social media (Instagram: montgomerycountyrecreation, Facebook: montgomerycountyrecreation), suggesting active community engagement. The program type is clearly day camp, as indicated by the structure of the offerings. The cost per week is listed as $275 for the 'Robot Sport Challenge' camp.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: 9:00 AM - 1:00 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: Robot Sport Challenge
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: Robot Sport Challenge cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: Robot Sport Challenge's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 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: Robot Sport Challenge?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: Robot Sport Challenge provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: Robot Sport Challenge compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
- Montgomery County Rec: Robot Sport Challenge 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: Robot Sport Challenge 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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