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

Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars Robotics

Cabin Branch ES · $275/week

Montgomery County Rec offers a 'Space Wars Robotics' day camp, focusing on STEM education through robotics for children in the county.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Rec website (montgomerycountymd.gov/rec) lists various summer camps, including 'Space Wars Robotics' under the STEM category. This indicates the camp is a program offered by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation. As a municipal entity, it is likely to have established safety protocols and operational guidelines, though specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff were not readily available on the general camp page. The camp is described as a day camp. Social media handles for Montgomery County Rec were found on the website, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 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: Space Wars Robotics

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars Robotics accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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: Space Wars Robotics cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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: Space Wars Robotics's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars Robotics runs 1:00 PM - 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: Space Wars Robotics?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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: Space Wars Robotics provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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: Space Wars Robotics compare to other stem camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Space Wars 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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