Camp · STEM · Ages 6–10 · $395/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets

Carderock Springs ES · $395/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including 'Doctors and Vets' STEM camp, focusing on engaging activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website provides information on various summer camps, including the 'Doctors and Vets' STEM camp. The camp is offered by a municipal entity, Montgomery County Recreation, which suggests a level of public accountability and community focus. The website explicitly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general information provided is comprehensive for a municipal program. The camp appears to be a day camp, with no indication of overnight options. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are readily available on the site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Doctors and Vets

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets 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: Doctors and Vets cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets publishes $395/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: Doctors and Vets's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 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: Doctors and Vets?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets 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: Doctors and Vets provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets 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: Doctors and Vets compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Doctors and Vets 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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