Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy
Montgomery County Recreation's Summer Sports Academy offers a variety of sports camps for children and teens, focusing on skill development and fun within a ...
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and serves as the central hub for information regarding their Summer Sports Academy and other camp offerings. The camp is operated by Montgomery County Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While specific Google reviews for 'Summer Sports Academy' were not readily available, Montgomery County Recreation as a whole has a Google rating of 3.8 stars from 109 reviews. The website explicitly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are required to pass a background check prior to employment,' confirming a commitment to safety. The program type is day camp, with various sports camps offered throughout the summer. The website provides detailed information on camp registration, policies, and health and safety guidelines. Social media handles found are @montgomerycountyrecreation on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrecreation' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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 sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30 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: Summer Sports Academy
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy 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: Summer Sports Academy compare to other sports camps in Wheaton?
- Montgomery County Rec: Summer Sports Academy is one of 17 sports 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.
Planning guides
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