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Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python

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Montgomery County Recreation offers a Coding Camp focused on Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python for ages 8-12, promoting STEM skills.

▌ Editor's read This camp is offered by Montgomery County Recreation, a municipal parks and recreation department (evidence: URL is montgomerycountymd.gov/rec). The specific camp, 'Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python,' is designed for ages 8-12. The website indicates that all Montgomery County Recreation staff and volunteers who work with children undergo background checks (evidence: 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff and volunteers who work with children are required to have a background check'). The camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. While ACA accreditation is not mentioned, the camp benefits from being part of a larger government entity, which often implies a level of public accountability and established procedures. The camp focuses on specific coding languages, Scratch and Python, which are valuable for introducing children to programming.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python is open to children ages 8–13. 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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python publishes $323/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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python 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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python 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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python 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: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 15-19: Storytelling in Scratch and Getting Started in Python 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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