Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder Robotics
Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Bot Builder Robotics' day camp for children to learn STEM concepts through hands-on robotics activities.
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website (montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/) clearly outlines a 'Bot Builder Robotics' camp. This camp is part of a larger offering of summer camps provided by the municipal government. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for the robotics camp are not listed, the general camp information suggests a structured environment. The camp is a day program, and the cost is listed as $275 per week. The Montgomery County Recreation department is active on social media, with Instagram and Facebook handles provided on their site, suggesting community engagement and transparency.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 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: Bot Builder Robotics
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder Robotics accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder 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: Bot Builder Robotics cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder 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: Bot Builder Robotics's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder Robotics runs 1:00 PM - 5:00 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: Bot Builder Robotics?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder 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: Bot Builder Robotics provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder 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: Bot Builder Robotics compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
- Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder Robotics 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Montgomery County Rec: Bot Builder Robotics with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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