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Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop

Stone Mill ES · $285/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a diverse range of summer camps, including the "Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop," focusing on arts and crafts for young...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Montgomery County Recreation's summer camps page, which lists various programs including arts and crafts. The "Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop" is a specific offering within their broader camp catalog. As a municipal program, it is operated by Montgomery County Recreation, indicating a 'municipal-parks' owner type. The website states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff and volunteers who work with children are required to complete a thorough background check,' confirming a commitment to safety. The camp is a day program, with no indication of overnight options. While specific Google reviews for the "Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop" were not found, Montgomery County Recreation generally holds a strong reputation. The camp's Instagram handle is @montgomerycountyrecreation and Facebook handle is montgomerycountyrecreation. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 3:30 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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop 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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop publishes $285/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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop runs 12:30 PM - 3:30 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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop 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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop 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: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Colorful Critters Pastel Workshop is one of 9 arts 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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