Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–16 · $50/week
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Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program

Montgomery County Recreation Center · $50/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Junior Counselor program for teens to gain leadership skills and experience working with children in a day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and details various camp programs, including the Junior Counselor (JC) program. This program is designed for teens aged 13-17, offering them an opportunity to develop leadership skills, assist camp staff, and work with younger campers. The website explicitly states that all Montgomery County Recreation staff, including camp staff, undergo background checks. The program is offered by a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public, government-run entity. While specific Google reviews for the 'Jr. Counselor Program' itself are not readily available, Montgomery County Recreation generally has positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–16

Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–16
  • Hours: 8:00 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: Jr. Counselor Program

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program is open to children ages 13–16. 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: Jr. Counselor Program cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program publishes $50/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: Jr. Counselor Program's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program runs 8:00 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: Jr. Counselor Program?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program 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: Jr. Counselor Program provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program 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: Jr. Counselor Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Jr. Counselor Program is one of 7 community/rec center 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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