Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors
Montgomery County Recreation offers a 'Little Inventors' STEM day camp for children to explore science and engineering through hands-on activities.
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Recreation website details a 'Little Inventors' camp, categorized under STEM, suggesting a focus on science and engineering for younger participants. As a municipal entity, it is likely to be well-established and community-oriented. The website explicitly states that 'All Montgomery County Recreation staff are subject to background checks,' which is a significant safety strength. The camp appears to be a day camp, based on the general structure of the recreation department's offerings. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are provided, indicating active online presence. Specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or ACA accreditation were not found on the provided URL.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 18753 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
- 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: Little Inventors
- What ages does Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors accept?
- Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors is open to children ages 6–9. 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: Little Inventors cost?
- Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors publishes $396/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: Little Inventors's hours?
- Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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: Little Inventors?
- Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors 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: Little Inventors provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Montgomery County Rec: Little Inventors.
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