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▌ STEM · Ages 8–13

Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence

Pine Crest ES · $402/week

Montgomery County Rec offers a Coding Camp for ages 8-12 focusing on building games in Scratch and programming AI, part of their diverse summer camp offerings.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website (montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/) lists a 'Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence' under their STEM category. This camp is designed for ages 8-12 and costs $402. The camp is clearly a day camp, as it is listed within a larger catalog of summer day camps. The owner type is municipal-parks, as indicated by the .gov domain and the 'Montgomery County Rec' branding. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook were found on the main Montgomery County Recreation page, listed as @montgomerycountyrec for both. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided URL or easily navigable pages.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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
  • 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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence publishes $402/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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Coding Camp Jun 29 – Jul 3: Build Games in Scratch and Program an Artificial Intelligence 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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