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Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation offers a wide variety of affordable day camps for children and teens, focusing on sports, arts, nature, and general recreation.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their extensive day camp offerings. The program is operated by Montgomery County, Maryland, making it a municipal-parks owner type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are required to pass a background check prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. 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 affordability. The camps are exclusively day camps, catering to various interests from sports to arts and nature. Social media handles found on the site include Instagram (@MoCoRec) and Facebook (montgomerycountyrec).
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2425 Reedie Dr, Wheaton, MD 20902
  • Phone: (240) 777-6840
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps 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 Recreation Summer Camps?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps 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 Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps 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 Recreation Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camps is one of 7 community/rec center camps in Wheaton 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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