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Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping

Wheaton · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps for children and teens, including sports, arts, and educational programs, with a focus on c...

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and serves as a central hub for numerous summer camp programs offered by the county, including the 'Let's Go Camping' program. The site indicates that all staff undergo background checks and provides detailed health and safety guidelines. As a municipal parks department, the owner type is municipal-parks. The camps are primarily day camps, catering to various age groups and interests. While specific Google reviews for 'Let's Go Camping' were not found, the Montgomery County Recreation Department generally has a positive online presence, with a Google rating of 4.2 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety and accessibility of programs. The website lists social media handles for Instagram (@montgomerycountyrecreation) and Facebook (montgomerycountyrecreation). There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific program or the broader Montgomery County Recreation. The 'Let's Go Camping' program is one of many offerings, suggesting a broad commitment to community recreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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: Let's Go Camping

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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: Let's Go Camping cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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: Let's Go Camping's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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: Let's Go Camping?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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: Let's Go Camping provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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: Let's Go Camping compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Let's Go Camping 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.

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