Camp · STEM · Ages 4–9 · $204/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 4–9

Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp

Potomac · $204/week

Montgomery County Rec's CORE Mad Scientist Camp offers hands-on STEM activities for children, focusing on scientific exploration and discovery.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website indicates that the CORE Mad Scientist Camp is a day camp program. The camp is run by a municipal parks and recreation department, which falls under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The website explicitly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are required to pass a background check prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular camp are not listed, the general information provided by a government entity suggests a level of accountability. The camp's focus is STEM, as evidenced by its 'Mad Scientist' theme. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are provided on the main recreation page, allowing for further engagement and information.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 4–9

Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 4–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp accept?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp is open to children ages 4–9. 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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp cost?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp publishes $204/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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp 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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp 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: CORE Mad Scientist Camp compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: CORE Mad Scientist Camp 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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