Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–10 · $415/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport

Mid-County · $415/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Culinary Passport day camp where campers explore global cuisines through hands-on cooking and cultural activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided website for Montgomery County Recreation loads successfully, serving as the central hub for various camp offerings, including the Culinary Passport camp. The camp is a day program, part of a larger municipal parks and recreation department. While specific reviews for 'Culinary Passport' were not readily available, Montgomery County Recreation generally holds a 4.1-star rating on Google based on 100+ reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and accessibility. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp's owner type is clearly municipal-parks. Social media handles found are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program, which is common for municipal offerings. The website details various camp types, including specialty camps like Culinary Passport, which focuses on hands-on cooking and cultural exploration for children.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–10
  • 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: Culinary Passport

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport is open to children ages 6–10. 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: Culinary Passport cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport publishes $415/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: Culinary Passport's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport 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: Culinary Passport?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport 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: Culinary Passport provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport 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: Culinary Passport compare to other specialty camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Culinary Passport is one of 10 specialty 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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