Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary
Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary offers free academic and enrichment programs for MCPS students to support learning and social-emo...
▌ Editor's read The Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary website loads successfully and provides information on their summer programs. The program is offered by a public school system, making its owner type 'school.' The website states that all MCPS employees, including summer staff, undergo background checks, indicating 'Y' for background check language. The program is a day camp, offering in-person instruction. While not a traditional camp, it provides academic and enrichment activities for elementary students. The website does not mention ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Montgomery County Public Schools' generally reflect the school system as a whole, with a rating of 3.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews, but no specific reviews for the summer program. Social media handles for MCPS are @mcpsmd on Instagram and 'mcpsmd' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary 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 academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 850 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- Phone: (240) 740-3000
- Cost notes: USD. Free for eligible MCPS students.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary
- What ages does Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary accept?
- Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Public Schools Summer School – Elementary cost?
- Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Free for eligible MCPS students. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary's hours?
- Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 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 Public Schools Summer School – Elementary?
- Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary is operated by a school program. 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 Public Schools Summer School – Elementary provide lunch?
- Montgomery County Public Schools Summer School – Elementary 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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