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Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown

Ross Boddy · $494/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer camps, including specialty camps like "The Great Cupcake Showdown," focusing on baking and culinary s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to the Montgomery County Recreation Department's camps page. "The Great Cupcake Showdown" is a specialty day camp offered by Montgomery County Recreation, a municipal parks and recreation department. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks and receive training in safety, first aid, and CPR. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is run by a government entity, suggesting a level of public accountability. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are active on Instagram (@montgomerycountyrec) and Facebook (montgomerycountyrec), showcasing various community activities and camp offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 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: The Great Cupcake Showdown

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown accept?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown 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: The Great Cupcake Showdown cost?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown publishes $494/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: The Great Cupcake Showdown's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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: The Great Cupcake Showdown?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown 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: The Great Cupcake Showdown provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown 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: The Great Cupcake Showdown compare to other specialty camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: The Great Cupcake Showdown is one of 7 specialty 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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