Camp · STEM · Ages 6–10 · $395/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup

Lawton · $395/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Soap and Candles Shop Startup' day camp, focusing on STEM and entrepreneurial skills for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website serves as the primary source for this camp. The camp is offered by a municipal parks and recreation department, which typically implies a level of public accountability and established operational procedures. While specific ACA accreditation for this particular camp is not mentioned, the broader organization's commitment to safety is indicated by a 'Safety and Supervision' section that states 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are background checked and fingerprinted' and 'All staff are trained in CPR and First Aid'. The camp is a day program, and the provided URL leads to a general camp page, requiring further navigation to find specific details about the 'Soap and Candles Shop Startup' camp. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are available on the website, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup 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: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup 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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup publishes $395/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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup 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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup 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: Soap and Candles Shop Startup compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Soap and Candles Shop Startup 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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