The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is set for another great summer of swimming, field trips, creative activities, and new experiences in the District of Columbia. The 2013 Summer Camp season will offer four sessions from June 24, 2013 through August 16, 2013. Session dates are:
- Session 1: June 24, 2013 – July 5, 2013 (Holiday July 4th)
- Session 2: July 8, 2013 – July 19, 2013
- Session 3: July 22, 2013 – August 2, 2013
- Session 4: August 5, 2013 – August 16, 2013
*Some sites will offer an additional session for one week only from August 19, 2013 to August 23, 2013.
Most camps are open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
DPR also offers a Before & After Care package for an additional flat rate. Before-Care is offered 8:00–9:00am, and after-care is offered 5:00-6:00pm.
Summer Camp Registration
DC Resident Priority Registration
DPR has made significant changes to the registration process for 2013. This year, the agency will offer a rolling registration period beginning Monday, February 4, 2013. Each day until February 14th, a small group of sites will be open for registration beginning at 10:00am. Registration can occur through our web site, summercamps.dc.gov, or in person at the Summer Camp Office. Registration during this period will be open to DC residents ONLY.
Below is the rolling registration schedule. Please read carefully to ensure you are prepared to register for the camp of your choice on the correct day. Once a camp opens for enrollment, it will not close until full.
Please Note: Only some sites will offer camp August 19th - August 23rd.
- Monday, February 4th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Banneker Recreation Center
- Stead Recreation Center
- Chevy Chase Community Center
- Emery Recreation Center
- Brentwood Recreation Center
- Sherwood Recreation Center
- Benning Park Recreation Center
- Bald Eagle Recreation Center
- Tuesday, February 5th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Columbia Heights Community Center
- Kennedy Recreation Center
- Chevy Chase Playground
- Fort Stevens Recreation Center
- Joe Cole Recreation Center
- Rosedale Recreation Center
- Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
- Douglass Recreation Center
- Wednesday, February 6th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Kalorama Recreation Center
- Volta Park Recreation Center
- Friendship Recreation Center
- Langdon Park Recreation Center
- Watkins Recreation Center
- Fort Davis Recreation Center
- Fort Stanton Recreation Center
- Thursday, February 7th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Parkview Recreation Center
- Jelleff Recreation Center
- Guy Mason Recreation Center
- Lafayette Recreation Center
- North Michigan Park Recreation Center
- Hillcrest Recreation Center
- Friday, February 8th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Rose Park Recreation Center
- Hardy Recreation Center
- Lamond Recreation Center
- Trinidad Recreation Center
- Deanwood Aquatic & Recreation Center
- Monday, February 11th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Palisades Recreation Center
- Petworth Recreation Center
- Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
- Tuesday, February 12th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Wednesday, February 13th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Hearst Recreation Center
- Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center
- Thursday, February 14th (beginning at 10:00am)
- Mitchell Park Recreation Center
- Takoma Aquatic & Recreation Center
Please Note: DPR will not process any transfer requests or refund requests until February 18th, after the rolling registration period has ended.
Registration for REC Camps, regardless of location, must occur in person at the recreation center. REC camps will not be included in the online rolling registration. Registration for camps must occur in person at the recreation center beginning Monday, February 4th during regular hours of operation:
- Columbia Heights Community Center (REC Camp only)
- Parkview Community Center (REC Camp only)
- Hamilton Recreation Center
- Upshur Recreation Center
- Arboretum Recreation Center
- Brentwood Recreation Center (REC Camp only)
- Edgewood Recreation Center
- Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (REC Camp only)
- Harry Thomas Recreation Center
- King Greenleaf Recreation Center
- Rosedale Recreation Center (REC Camp only)
- Benning Stoddert Recreation Center (REC Camp only)
- Ridge Road Recreation Center
- Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
- Douglass Community Center (REC Camp only)
The following sites will NOT be participating in the rolling registration. Registration for camps must occur in person at the recreation center beginning Monday, February 4th during regular hours of operation. These camps also require an assessment that will be facilitated by DPR staff:
- Therapeutic Recreation Center
- Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
Summer Camp Open Registration: March 4th at 10am
As of March 4, 2013, and for the remainder of the summer, registration into any available spaces will remain open to residents, residents applying for reduced rate fees, and non-residents. DPR does not maintain waiting lists for summer camps.
Note: Although DPR Summer Camp 2013 Registration can be completed in-person, it is highly recommended that DC residents who are not applying for reduced rate fees and non-resident registrants complete their registrations online. Coming to the Summer Camp Office in-person DOES NOT guarantee a spot in summer camp. It is also recommended that customers requesting a reduced rate finalize their reduced rate applications during the pre-qualification period in order to register the same time online registration opens for camps.
DPR Summer Camp Offerings
DPR continues to offer a variety of summer programming across the District. In addition to aquatics and sports, DPR partners with community groups and organizations to enhance the diversity and quality of programs for our youth. Some of our summer programming will include:
- Full Summer Camp Listing
- Little Explorers Camp (ages 3 to 5)
- Discovery Camp (ages 6 to 10)
- Tween Camp (ages 11 to 13)
- Aqua Day Camp (ages 6 to 13)
- GOAL! Soccer Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Nothing but Net: Basketball Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Score! Multi-Sport Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Spirit: Cheerleading/Tumbling Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Tennis Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Boxing Camp (ages 8 to 13)
Therapeutic Recreation Camps:
- Let's Play Together: Little Explorers (ages 3 to 5)
- Let's Play Together (ages 6-10, Inclusion camp located at Fort Stevens, Turkey Thicket, and Sherwood)
- Camp Adventure (ages 6 to16, located at TR Center and Rosedale)
- Camp Funward Bound (ages 21+)
DPR Specialty Camps:
- Verano Spanish Camp (ages 3 to 10)
- Outdoor Adventure Camp (ages 8 to 13)
- Camp Healthy Kids (ages 10 to 17)
Please note that DPR Specialty Camps follow a different fee structure than other camps. Click on the Full Summer Camp Listing to find out specific fee information for each specialty camp.
Please visit our web site in March for information about DPR PARTNERSHIP CAMPS.
To register for DPR TEEN CAREER CAMPS, please contact DOES Office of Youth Programs at (202) 698-3492.
Summer Camp Fees
DPR maintains low-cost recreational summer programming for District residents.
| Resident Rates | Non-Resident Rates |
Sessions 1-4: - $100 per session
- $10 Field Trip Fee
- $20 Before and After Care
| Sessions 1-4: - $225 per session
- $22.50 Field Trip Fee
- $45 Before and After Care
|
Additional Session (August 19th - August 23rd): - $50 for session
- $10 Before and After Care
| Additional Session (August 19th - August 23rd): - $112.50 for session
- $22.50 Before and After Care
|
Before and After-Care Registration
Before and After-Care registration will begin in March and will NOT be included in the rolling registration period. Once registered for a summer program, DPR will contact you via email with information and instructions for Before and After-Care registration. If you are able to register for a space in a DPR summer camp, you are guaranteed a space in Before and After-Care.
Payment Information
- Sessions can be purchased all at once or one at a time, but camp fees are due in FULL for all selected sessions when registering. This applies to both in-person and online registrations regardless of registration type.
- Payments can be made online using a credit, debit, or gift card that has a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card logo (no AmEx).
- Payments in-person can be made by the previously mentioned method, as well as certified check, or money order. All certified checks and money orders should be made payable to DC Treasurer.
- No payment plans will be offered during registration for DPR Summer Camp 2013.
- Both Not-for-Profit Agencies and the DC Department of Child and Family Services should contact the Summer Camp Office directly for registration and payment instructions.
DC Resident Proof of Residency
In order to prove DC residency, please plan to provide the following:
- A government issued photo ID, listing your current DC address AND at least ONE of the following:
- Pay stub (issued within the last 45 days)
- Utility bill (gas, electric, or water within the past 2 months)
- Unexpired DC Motor Vehicle Registration
OR
- A government issued photo ID including your name AND at least TWO of the following, listing your current address:
- Pay stub (issued within the last 45 days)
- Utility bill (gas, electric, or water within the past 2 months)
- Unexpired DC Motor Vehicle Registration
- Unexpired lease or rental agreement
- A notarized letter signed by the persons with whom you reside that includes your name, your child(ren), and address. Two pieces of mail with your current name, address, and date, must accompany the notarized letter.
Reduced Rate
Reduced Rate pre-qualification period will begin on January 22, 2013. During this period, customers may come to the Summer Camp Office to complete a reduced rate application. The goal of the pre-qualification period is to assist residents with completing their reduced rate applications so that they can easily register for camp when registration opens on February 4, 2013. However, reduced rate applications will be accepted throughout the entire Summer 2013 season. If you would like to be considered for a reduced rate, you must apply PRIOR to registering for camp. We will not issue a reduced rate refund once a registration has been completed. Also, please note that a reduced rate does NOT apply to before and after-care fees.
In order to qualify for the DPR Summer Camp 2013 reduced rate, applicants must provide proof of residency and proof of income below the poverty level according to federal guidelines. You must be a DC resident in order to be eligible to receive a reduced rate. Below are the required materials and household income levels that must be met in order to qualify:
Household Size
(parents & children) | Total Annual Household
Income before taxes | Proof of Income Examples - 2011 or 2012 Tax Return
- Three consecutive paychecks that are no older than 60 days
- Current Social Security Benefits statement
- Current Worker's Compensation Benefits
- Current Disability Benefits statement
- Current TANF or Food Stamp Statement
|
| 1 | $14,079 |
| 2 | $18,941 |
| 3 | $23,803 |
| 4 | $28,665 |
| 5 | $33,527 |
| 6 | $38,389 |
Refund Requests
All refund requests must be received by the Summer Camp Office no later than one full week prior to the start of the session you are withdrawing from in order to be considered for a refund. Refund requests may be submitted by completing a refund request form and returning it to the Summer Camp Office by fax, e-mail, or in-person. There is a 10% non-refundable processing fee per refunded session. Refund request forms can be found under Related Documents below or may be picked up at the Summer Camp Office.
Summer Camp Parent Orientation
The Community Services and Programs (CSP) team will be hosting these parent orientations throughout the city beginning in June. Our goal is to get you better acquainted with our policies as well as our numerous summer programs and desired outcomes. These orientations are separate from the parent orientations you will receive at your specific site, so please plan to attend both if at all possible.
- June 3th | Wards 1&2 | Kennedy Recreation Center | 6pm-7pm
- June 4th | Wards 3&4 | Emery Recreation Center | 6pm-7pm
- June 5th | Wards 5&6 | Turkey Thicket Recreation Center | 6pm-7pm
- June 6th | Wards 7&8 | Deanwood Recreation Center | 6pm-7pm
DPR Summer Camp Office
Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard St. NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Hours of Operation
Monday-Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(202) 671-0372 • dpr.camps@dc.gov
