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▌ Arts · Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea

Wheaton · $275/week

Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including the 'Under the Sea' themed camp, focusing on engaging activities for children in...

▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the 'Under the Sea' camp, which is a day camp program. The organization is a municipal parks department, indicating public ownership and management. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for Montgomery County Recreation are @montgomerycountyrec on Instagram and 'montgomerycountyrec' on Facebook, both actively updated with program information.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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, 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: Under the Sea

What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea accept?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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: Under the Sea cost?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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: Under the Sea's hours?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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: Under the Sea?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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: Under the Sea provide lunch?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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: Under the Sea compare to other arts camps in Wheaton?
Montgomery County Rec: Under the Sea 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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