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 2012 Summer Camp season will offer five sessions from June 18, 2012 through August 17, 2012. Session dates are:

• Session 1: June 18, 2012 – June 22, 2012
• Session 2: June 25, 2012 – July 6, 2012
• Session 3: July 9, 2012 – July 20, 2012
• Session 4: July 23, 2012 – August 3, 2012
• Session 5: August 6, 2012 – August 17, 2012

Summer Camp 2012 Registration
DC Resident Priority Registration: February 27th at 12:00 noon
During this time, DC Residents may register for camps before the sessions are opened to non-residents. DC Residents are encouraged to register online at dpr.dc.gov using a debit/credit card or they may come in to the Summer Camp Office for assistance.

Customers who have been pre-qualified for a reduced rate may register online or in-person at the Summer Camp Office. Customers requesting reduced rate fees who have not been pre-qualified must bring the necessary proof of income and residency documents with payment to the Summer Camp Office in order to register

DC Resident Early Registration: February 25th at 9:00 am
DPR will hold a special in-person registration for select Summer Camp locations in order to provide customers an opportunity to sign up for Summer Camps before they become available online. This special registration will only be for summer camps taking place at:

• Friendship Recreation Center (Little Explorers Camp)
• Chevy Chase Community Center (Little Explorers, Discovery, and Tween Camps)
• Chevy Chase Recreation Center (Little Explorers Camp)
• Volta Park Recreation Center (Little Explorers and Score Sports Camp)
• Guy Mason Recreation Center (Little Explorers Camp)
• Rose Park Recreation Center (Little Explorers Camp)

For details view the In-Person Summer Camp Registration Flyer.

Pre-Qualification Period for Reduced Rate: February 13th at 12 noon - February 22nd at 4:00 pm
During this period, customers may come to the Summer Camp Office to complete reduced rate applications. Applicants must bring their required income and proof of DC residency documentation to the Summer Camp Office in order to be approved for the reduced rate and receive their coupon code. 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 during the DC Resident and Open Registration periods. However, reduced rate applications will be accepted throughout the entire Summer Camp 2012 season.

Summer Camp Open Registration: March 7th at 12 noon
During this time, Summer Camp registration will open to Non-Residents, who are encouraged to register online. 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. There is no waiting lists for camps.

Note: Although DPR Summer Camp 2012 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. 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 to resident youth. For a list of camps and locations see the DPR Summer Camps link below.

• DPR Summer Camps

Summer Camp Fees

• Session 1:
  • $50.00 Resident rate
  • $109.00 Non-resident rate
  • $10.00 Before & After Care
    *Prices based on a single week session
• Sessions 2-5:
  • $100.00 Resident rate per session
  • $218.75 Non-resident rate per session
  • $20.00 Before & After Care per session (Resident rate)
  • $43.75 Before & After Care per session (Non-resident rate)
    *Prices based on a two-week session

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 2012. 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

• A government issued photo ID, listing your current DC address OR
• A government issued photo ID including your name and one 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 Application Materials
In order to qualify for the DPR Summer Camp 2012 DC Resident reduced rate, applicants must provide proof of residency and proof of income below the poverty level according to federal guidelines. Below are the required materials and household income levels that must be met in order to qualify:

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.