Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–12 · $170/week
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Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure

Rock Creek RP, South Germantown RP · $170/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a Summer Outdoor Adventure camp for ages 6-12, focusing on nature exploration and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website lists a 'Summer Outdoor Adventure' camp for ages 6-12, indicating a focus on outdoor activities and nature. The camp is part of a larger offering of summer camps by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, suggesting a well-established program. The website provides general information about camp registration, financial aid, and health forms, but specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff are not readily available on the provided URL. The camp is clearly a day camp, as it is listed under 'Summer Camps' with weekly sessions. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by Montgomery County Recreation.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 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: Summer Outdoor Adventure

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure 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: Summer Outdoor Adventure cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure publishes $170/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: Summer Outdoor Adventure's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure runs 8:30 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: Summer Outdoor Adventure?
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure 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: Summer Outdoor Adventure provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Outdoor Adventure 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.

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