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Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1

Silver Spring · $340/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 day camp, providing hands-on culinary experiences for young aspiring chefs.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/, loads successfully and is the official site for Montgomery County Recreation, which offers various summer camps, including the 'Future Chefs Cooking Series 1'. This is a day camp program. The organization is a municipal parks department. While specific reviews for 'Future Chefs Cooking Series 1' were not readily available, Montgomery County Recreation generally holds a 4.2-star rating on Google based on 100+ reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The website mentions that 'all Montgomery County Recreation staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. Social media handles found are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 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: 6–12
  • 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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 is open to children ages 6–12. 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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 publishes $340/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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 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: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 compare to other specialty camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Future Chefs Cooking Series 1 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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