Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $399/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp

Potomac · $399/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Mini First Responders Camp' for children to learn about emergency services through hands-on activities.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website lists a 'Mini First Responders Camp' as part of its summer camp offerings. This camp is designed for children to explore careers in emergency services. As a municipal entity, Montgomery County Recreation operates numerous programs and facilities for residents. The website provides general information about camp registration, financial aid, and health and safety, but specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for individual camps are not readily available on the main camps page. The camp is offered as a day camp, with a listed cost of $399 per week. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are @montgomerycountyrec on both Instagram and Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 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: Mini First Responders Camp

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp 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: Mini First Responders Camp cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp publishes $399/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: Mini First Responders Camp's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp runs 9:00 AM - 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: Mini First Responders Camp?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp 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: Mini First Responders Camp provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp 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: Mini First Responders Camp compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Mini First Responders Camp is one of 28 stem 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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