Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $275/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building

Cabin Branch ES · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Mining & Building' STEM day camp focused on hands-on engineering and construction activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website (montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/activitiesandprograms/camps/) loads successfully, indicating an active online presence. The camp is run by a municipal parks and recreation department, classifying its owner type as 'municipal-parks'. While specific details for the 'Mining & Building' camp are limited on the main page, the site broadly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are background checked' under the 'Safety' section, confirming a 'Y' for background check language. The program type is 'day' as it is listed under 'Summer Day Camps'. Social media handles for Instagram (@montgomerycountyrecreation) and Facebook (@montgomerycountyrecreation) are present. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or the number of years the specific 'Mining & Building' camp has been operating.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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 - 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: Mining & Building

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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: Mining & Building cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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: Mining & Building's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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: Mining & Building?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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: Mining & Building provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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: Mining & Building compare to other stem camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Mining & Building 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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