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Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python

Travilah ES, Kingsview MS · $395/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Drone Code: Programming with Python' day camp focused on STEM education for youth.

▌ Editor's read Montgomery County Recreation operates this 'Drone Code: Programming with Python' camp, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp is offered as a day program, as evidenced by its listing within the 'Camps' section of the Montgomery County Recreation website. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook were found as 'montgomerycountyrec' on the provided URL. While the website details various camp offerings and registration information, specific details regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit language about staff background checks were not readily available. The camp's focus on drone coding with Python highlights a specialized STEM curriculum. The lack of detailed safety information like staff ratios or background checks is a potential area for further inquiry.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 11–15

Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–15
  • 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python is open to children ages 11–15. 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python 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: Drone Code: Programming with Python compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Drone Code: Programming with Python 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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