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Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies

Wheaton · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Mad About Movies' day camp in Wheaton, providing themed activities for children interested in film and acting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Montgomery County Recreation Department's camps page, which lists various summer camp offerings, including 'Mad About Movies'. This camp is a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the county's recreation department. The website explicitly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are required to complete a background check prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for 'Mad About Movies' are not listed, the general camp information page details safety measures. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.2 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the variety of programs and accessibility. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles found on the site include @montgomerycountyrec for Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrec' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 11715 Orebaugh Ave, 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: Mad About Movies

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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: Mad About Movies cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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: Mad About Movies's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies runs 12:30 PM - 3:30 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: Mad About Movies?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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: Mad About Movies provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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: Mad About Movies compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Mad About Movies 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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