DPR Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195
DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647

It’s summertime and the living is easy. Summer is in full swing at your DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). DPR's recreation centers, parks, pools, and spray parks are open and ready to be enjoyed by District residents. During July, DPR continues to offer a full range of summer activities at parks, swimming pools, and recreation centers across the District of Columbia.

July will find Independence Day celebrations at DPR centers across the District. Please take a moment to review the list of highlighted events below, and remember this is only a glimpse of the many activities and programs you can find at DPR throughout July. There's much more to be found by visiting any DC Department of Parks and Recreation center, our or website at DPR.DC.GOV, or calling (202) 673-7647.

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

July 5 – August 13, 2010
Adult Fall Leagues
Various Locations
Registration for Adult Fall Leagues will begins July 5, 2010 through August 13, 2010. The following leagues will be offer in the fall are: Adult Fall Slow Pitch League, Adult Fall Kickball League, and Adult Fall Flag Football League. Leagues schedule to start on August 30, 2010. For more information about the fees and schedule, please contact Luna Harrison, Adult Sports Coordinator at (202) 316-4249.

July 8 – July 11, 2010
Region 3 Junior Olympic Championships
Irwin Belk Track, NC A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC
Time: 8am – 6pm
This event is the qualifier track meet for the USATF Junior Olympics National Championships held in Sacramento, CA. In order to qualify, each athlete must place in the Top 3 places for each event in their respective age divisions. Region 3 is consisting of track teams from as north as Maryland all the way to as far south as Georgia, and is considered one of the toughest regions in the nation. For more information, call Frank Davis, Youth Chairman, NC Association at (919) 477-9445 or fdavis@durhamstriders.com DPR Contact, Edgar Sams, Track & Field Coordinator at (202) 671-0314.

July 16, 2010
Community Day Memorial Boxing Showcase
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Ages: 8 and up
DPR and Fight for Life presents a Community Day Festival to Memorialize and Honor the Contributions of the Late Dr. Karl Hammonds. For more information, call Marshall Cunningham or Kevin Baptiste at (202) 207-5396 or 202-449-0270.

July 27 – August 1, 2010
USATF Junior Olympic National Championships
Hughes Stadium, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA Culmination of Junior Olympic Qualifying track meets from the local level to the regional level that bring the nation's best track & field athletes to Sacramento, CA to run in the USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships. The national championships only include ages 9 to 14 year old athletes. This event concludes the summer Junior Olympic Track & Field season for the USA Track & Field Association, DPR Track & Field Coordinator, Edgar Sams at (202) 671-0314.

July 17, 2010
Cliff Wiley Track Classic
Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD
Time: 8am – 6pm
Track meet that will conclude the last of DC Speed's regular track meets of the 2010 Spring track season. No qualifier meets are required to attend this meet. Athletes will compete in regular track and field events in their respective age divisions. DPR Track & Field Coordinator, Edgar Sams at (202) 671-0314.

July 30 – August 8, 2010
AAU National Youth Games
Price Stadium, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Hampton Road, VA
Time: 8am – 6pm
Ages: 7 – 18
Culmination of the AAU qualifier track meets that brings athletes from all over the nation to compete in the AAU National Youth Games. Athletes competing in track & field, long distance running, and racewalking in their respective age divisions at chance to be one of the top athletes in the nation at their event. This event concludes DC Speed's adventure through the AAU Youth Games and their Spring 2010 Season as a whole. DPR Track & Field Coordinator, Edgar Sams at (202) 671-0314.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION DIVISION

July 2, 2010
Trip to Spy Museum
DC Center for Therapeutic Recreation, 3030 G Street, SE
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Ages: 6 – 17
Participants of Camp Adventure will travel to the Spy Museum to enjoy the exciting exhibits. For more information, call Priscilla Jones, CTRS at (202) 698-1794.

July 9, 2010
Flat Water Tubing
River Riders, Harpers Ferry, WV
Time: 9am - 5pm
Ages: 7 – 17
Camp Adventure will travel to Harpers Ferry, WV to enjoy a day of flat water tubing. For more information, call Priscilla Jones, CTRS at (202) 698-1794.

July 9, 2010
Trip to Anacostia Museum, Washington, DC
Time: 11am - 2pm
Ages: Adults with Special Needs
Participants in Camp Funward Bound will travel to the Anacostia Museum to view the exciting exhibits. For more information, Rita Robinson, Recreation Therapist at (202) 698-1794.

July 16, 2010
Trip to Splash Down Waterpark
Splash Down Waterpark, Manassas, VA
Time: 10am - 4pm
Ages: 6 – 17
Camp Participants will enjoy a day filled with water play and fun! For more information, call Priscilla Jones, CTRS at (202) 698-1794.

July 16, 2010
Lexington Market, Baltimore, Maryland
Time: 11am - 2pm
Ages: Adults with Special Needs
Camp Funward Bound will travel to Lexington Market to learn how to shop for fresh produce and meat. For more information, call Rita Robinson, Recreation Therapist at (202) 698-1794.

July 23, 2010
Spirit of Washington Luncheon Cruise
Time: 11am - 3pm
Ages: Adults with Special Needs
In celebration of National Therapeutic Recreation Week, participants of Camp Funward Bound will enjoy a luncheon cruise on the Spirit of Washington. For more information, call Rita Robinson, Recreation Therapist at (202) 698-1794.

July 23, 2010
Port Discovery Museum, Baltimore, MD
Time: 10am - 3pm
Ages: 6 – 17
Camp Adventure will travel to Port Discovery Museum. Campers will take part in the exciting interactive exhibits. For more information, call Priscilla Jones, CTRS at (202) 698-1794.

July 30, 2010
Trip to Cameron Run Waterpark, Alexandria, VA
Time: 10am - 4pm
Ages: 6 – 17
Camp adventure will travel to Cameron Run Waterpark for a day filled with water play and fun! For more information, call Priscilla Jones, CTRS at (202) 698-1794.

July 30, 2010
Trip to the Planetarium in Rock Creek Park
Time: 11am - 2pm
Camp Funward Bound will travel to Rock Creek Park to visit the Planetarium. For more information, call Rita Robinson, Recreation Therapist at (202) 698-1794.

RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION

July 3, 2010
Celebrity Basketball Game
Lamond Recreation Center, 20 Tuckerman Street NE
Time: 10am - 4pm
All Ages
Basketball clinic for youth of all ages, participants will enjoy food, music and fun. For more information, call Kim Campbell at (202) 576-9541.

July 4, 2010
Palisades 44th Annual Parade & Picnic
Palisades Community Center, 5200 Sherrier Place, NW
Time: 12pm – 3:30pm
All Ages
Free picnic following the parade with hot dogs, juice, moon bounce, pony rides and live music under a big tent. For more information, call Justin Rouse at (202) 282-2186.

July 6 - July 17, 2010
Little League All Star Tournament
Fort Lincoln Baseball Field, 3100 Fort Lincoln Drive, N.E.
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Ages: 9 - 12
All star team from across the city will compete to see who will advance to Bristol, CT to represent Washington, DC. For more information, call Rickey Davenport, Site Manager at (202) 576- 6818.

July 9, 2010
Camp Day at the Movies
Kalorama Recreation Center, 1875 Columbia Road, NW
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Ages: 6 – 13
The participants in our REC camp will enjoy a day at the movies. Staff & campers choose a PG movie and spend the day out at the movies. For more information, call John Borges, Site Manager at (202) 673-7606.

July 16, 2010
Turkey Thicket's All Star Ping Pong Tournament
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Ages: 13 and up
The tournament will be held inside the gym with multiple tables set up so that numerous games can be played at the same time. Participants will receive a number in the order they arrived and be paired with their opponent accordingly. There will be light refreshments offered to the participants. For more information, call Jason Lewis, Recreation Specialist at (202) 576-9238.

July 20, 2010
National Lollipop Day
Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th Street, NE
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Ages: 6 – 13
"Youth will participate in educational display, friendship, fellowship and giving of various types of lollipops in celebration of this special observance. For more information, call Karena Houser Hall, Recreation Specialist at (202) 698-3075.

July 23, 2010
Outdoor Fun
Langdon Park Recreation Center, 2901 20th Street, NE
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Ages: 6 – 13
Children will participate in different sport activities; such as outdoor basketball, tennis, rally racing, flag football and more fun. For more information, call T-Jai Farmer, Site Manager at (202) 576-6595.

July 24, 2010
S.W. Unity Day
King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street, SW
Time: 8pm – 9pm
All Ages
The community young and old will come and enjoy in festive time playing games, socializing, eating, rock climbing, pony rides, bingo and live entertainment. For more information, call Henry Moton IV, Site Manager at (202) 645-7454.

July 29, 2010
Fun Under the Stars
Gibbs Elem. School / Rosedale Recreation Center, 500 19th Street, NE
Time: 6pm - 8pm
All Ages
The Rosedale staff will provide outdoor (carnival style) activities and refreshments to the community, in an effort to bring members of all ages of the area together. For more information, call Brian Williams, Site Manager at (202) 213-5649.

July 31, 2010
Benning Park Day
Benning Park Recreation Center, Southern Avenue and Fable Street, SE
Time: 1pm - 4pm
All Ages
There will be a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with lots of food fun and games. For more information, call Woody Ward at (202) 341-6765.

For information on how to support or contribute to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, please contact DPR's Office of Partnerships and Development at (202) 258-6021 or DPRpartnerships@dc.gov.