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Montgomery County Summer Camps Registration Begins Monday, March 15

For Immediate Release: Monday, March 15, 2021

Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) and Montgomery Parks are hosting safe, fun and exciting camps that promote children's active and healthy lifestyles this summer. Camp registration begins on Monday, March 15 via ActiveMONTGOMERY.org, the registration and facility reservation system shared by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and Community Use of Public Facilities.

Summer camp programming may look a little differently as County programs follow local, state and federal guidelines to decrease the spread of COVID-19. County restrictions will likely include outdoor programming, smaller group sizes, health questionnaire, COVID-19 waivers, sanitizing and more.  

MCR camps offer a broad range of summer programs located throughout the County. Campers will spend most their time outdoors with an emphasis on safety and fun. There will be a limited number of virtual offerings.

“Our staff has worked so hard to support the County’s COVID-19 emergency response and it is great to begin reopening our facilities and programs,” said MCR Director Robin Riley. “We are looking forward to a safe summer camp season and the MCR team have fun and exciting activities planned to make this a memorable summer for our campers.”

MCR is accepting applications for 2021 RecAssist, which provides eligible County residents an opportunity to receive a scholarship to use toward most summer programs. County residents who currently receive public assistance from any of these programs are eligible for RecAssist: Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA); Supplemental Security Income; Housing Assistance from a Shelter; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Maryland Medicaid; Care for Kids; Maryland Energy Assistance; Montgomery County HHS Rental Assistance Program; and WIC.

To view the guide and register online, go to ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Customers can search summer camps by activity, date, age, location and cost. Registration is also available by mail, online or limited in-person appointments. For more information about registration, visit the website or call 240-777-6840.

 

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Release ID: 21-177
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-328-4049