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Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters

Tilden MS · $495/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Young Debaters camp designed to teach students in grades 6-8 the fundamentals of debate, public speaking, and critical ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Montgomery County Recreation Department's camps page, which lists various summer camp options, including 'Young Debaters.' This camp is specifically for grades 6-8 and focuses on public speaking, critical thinking, and debate fundamentals. The Montgomery County Recreation Department is a municipal entity, indicating a public service orientation. The website states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff and volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is clearly a day camp. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 127 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and staff engagement. The camp is not accredited by the ACA.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 10–13
  • 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: Young Debaters

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters is open to children ages 10–13. 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: Young Debaters cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters publishes $495/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: Young Debaters's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters 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: Young Debaters?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters 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: Young Debaters provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters 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: Young Debaters compare to other specialty camps in Silver Spring?
Montgomery County Rec: Young Debaters 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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