Camp · Arts · Ages 3–5 · $275/week
Directory · United States · Maryland · Wheaton
▌ Arts · Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There

Potomac · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including the 'It's a Jungle Out There' program, focusing on nature, arts, and sports for ...

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and serves as the central hub for various summer camp offerings, including 'It's a Jungle Out There.' This specific camp is a day camp program, part of a larger municipal parks and recreation department. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and that health and safety are paramount, with a nurse on-site for some camps. While specific Google reviews for 'It's a Jungle Out There' were not found, Montgomery County Recreation generally has a positive reputation based on community feedback. The program is not ACA accredited. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Arts
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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: It's a Jungle Out There

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There accept?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There is open to children ages 3–5. 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: It's a Jungle Out There cost?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There publishes $275/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: It's a Jungle Out There's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 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: It's a Jungle Out There?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There 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: It's a Jungle Out There provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There 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: It's a Jungle Out There compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There is one of 9 arts 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Montgomery County Rec: It's a Jungle Out There.