WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ summer camps are back this year offering weeks filled with outdoor exploration, adventure-based learning, and sports. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and families are encouraged to register early to secure spots in these popular programs.
Registration Details:
- Opens: 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Register online: ActiveMontgomery
- Tip: Set up an account in advance on ActiveMontgomery for a seamless experience.
- Virtual waiting room: If the site reaches capacity during registration, users will be placed in a virtual queue.
- Early Bird Discount: Register by Friday, April 3, 2026, to get an early bird discount on select camps, marked with a bird icon in the Summer Camp Guide.
Camp offerings include a wide range of sports, science, art and nature activities. New options this year include Trail Mix: An Adult Summer Camp, and Performance Pathway, an advanced tennis camp. Returning favorites include Archaeology Camp, Nature Girls On-the Go, and Turtle Shell, an introductory camp for adults and their toddlers.
Camps are available in half-day and full-day formats for ages 3 and up, with aftercare offered for select camps. Some teen camps include overnight camping. Explore the complete list of camps on ActiveMontgomery.
Summer Camp Scholarship Applications:
Applications for the Marye Wells-Harley Dream Camp Scholarship open Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This need-based scholarship, offered in partnership with the Montgomery Parks Foundation, provides tuition assistance to young people ages 3-18. The scholarships are need-based and confidential. For more information on applying, go to the scholarship web page. The Marye Wells-Harley Dream Camp Scholarship is community funded. Information on how to donate and help send a kid to camp can be found on the Montgomery Parks Foundation website.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 415 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
About the Montgomery Parks Foundation
The Montgomery Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that champions Montgomery County Parks, cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors, and advocates.
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