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

Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers

Potomac · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including 'Amusement Park Engineers,' focusing on STEM activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website lists various summer camps, including 'Amusement Park Engineers,' which is a STEM-focused day camp. The camp is offered by a municipal entity, Montgomery County Recreation, indicating it is publicly run. The website provides general information about camp registration, policies, and a camp guide. While specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for individual camps like 'Amusement Park Engineers' were not immediately apparent on the general camp page, the organization's nature suggests standard municipal procedures. The cost per week is listed as $275. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are provided on the main recreation page, indicating active community engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Address: 2425 Reedie Dr, Wheaton, 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: Amusement Park Engineers

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers 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: Amusement Park Engineers cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers 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: Amusement Park Engineers's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 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: Amusement Park Engineers?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers 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: Amusement Park Engineers provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers 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: Amusement Park Engineers compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Amusement Park Engineers is one of 28 stem 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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