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Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves

Potomac · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a diverse range of summer day camps, including the Paws, Claws and Hooves camp, focusing on animal-related activities for...

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and details a variety of summer day camps, including 'Paws, Claws and Hooves' for animal enthusiasts. The department is a municipal parks and recreation entity, indicating public ownership and oversight. While specific Google reviews for 'Paws, Claws and Hooves' were not found, Montgomery County Recreation as a whole has a Google rating of 4.1 stars from 100+ reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The camp is a day program, and the website provides information on financial aid, demonstrating an effort to make programs accessible. Social media handles for the broader Montgomery County Recreation department are @MoCoRec on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrec' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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
  • 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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: Paws, Claws and Hooves compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Paws, Claws and Hooves 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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