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Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars

Mid-County · $494/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Cupcake Wars specialty day camp for children aged 6-12, focusing on baking, decorating, and creative culinary challenges.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the 'Cupcake Wars' specialty camp. This camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on baking and decorating cupcakes, culminating in a friendly competition. As a municipal parks and recreation department, Montgomery County Recreation is the owner type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the program details are clear. The camp is a day program. Social media handles found include @montgomerycountyrec on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrec' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety and quality of programs offered, though specific reviews for 'Cupcake Wars' were not isolated.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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
  • 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: Cupcake Wars

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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: Cupcake Wars cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars publishes $494/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: Cupcake Wars's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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: Cupcake Wars?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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: Cupcake Wars provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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: Cupcake Wars compare to other specialty camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Cupcake Wars 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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