July 9 - 12, 2009
USA Track and Field Regional Championships
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
Landover, MD
Time: 8 am – 6 pm
Ages: 7 – 18
Athletes will compete at the USA Track and Field Region 3 Championships against athlets from Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The top three athletes in each event will advance to the National Championships held in Greensboro, NC. For more information call (202) 671-1700.

 

July 18, 2009
Cliff Wiley Invitational Track Meet
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Time: 8 am - 6 pm
Ages: 7 – 18
Department of Parks and Recreation youth track teem will attend the Cliff Wiley Invitational Youth Track Meet held in honor of Cliff Wiley. For more information, call (202) 671-1700.
 
July 28 - August 2, 2009
USA Track and Field Junior Olympics National Championships
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
Ages: 9 - 18
The National Junior Olympics Championships are held for athletes, ages ranges from 9 -18 including all USA Track and Field club members from around the country. This event is the pinnacle of Summer Track and Field for youth in USATF and the top 3 in each region will compete. The event will be held at Irwin Belk Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. For more information, call (202) 671-1700.

 

July 14, 2009
Congressional Softball Game
Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert Street, NW
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Ages: 18 and up
This softball game consists of all female Members of Congress against lobbyists to compete for bragging rights. For more information, call Robert Haldeman at (202) 671-1700.

 

July 7 – 12, 2009
DC District 3 Little League U12 and U10 Baseball Tournament
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 3100 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE
Time: 4 pm – 9 pm
This is the Annual District 3 end of season tournament for all DC Little Leagues, with one representative from each league eligible. For more information, call (202) 671-1700.

 

 

July 11, 2009
Rain Garden Workshop
Chevy Chase Community Center, 5500 41st Street, NW
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Ages: All
Participants will learn about the benefits of using native plants on their property by BayScaping and building Rain Gardens, as well as learn how to reduce storm water runoff and create an aesthetically landscape. For more information, call Kelly Melsted at (202) 355-2568.

 

 

Time: 6 pm
Ages: All
DPR in partnership with the Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative, will celebrate the opening of Girard Park. The community will be invite to come out and enjoy fun, food and entertainment. For more information, call (202) 671-0421.

 

 

July 10, 2009
Senior Luncheon Cruise 
Pier 4, 6th and Water Streets, SW 
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Ages: 50 and up
District of Columbia Seniors will enjoy music, food, games and so much more. A musical show featuring the cruise ship staff will also be enjoyed. Tickets are $35.  For more information contact the DPR Senior Services Division at (202) 664-7153. 
 
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
 
July 11 - August 15, 2009
Adapted Soccer 
Turkey Thicket Soccer Field, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE 
Time: 9 am - 1 pm 
Ages: 5 – 15
This event is a cooperative activity with Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. This program is designed for children with special needs to enjoy sports and have fun. For more information, call Victoria Cole-Rolon at (202) 645-6516.  

RECREATIONAL SERVICES
 
July 2, 2009
4th of July Cook out  
Kalorama Recreation Center, 1875 Columbia Road, NW 
Time: 12 noon - 3 pm
Ages: All  
Participants, staff and community groups will bring food to cook on the grill, enjoy music, games and fun. Chips and drinks will be provided by the staff. For more information, call John Borges, Site Manager at (202) 673-7606.

 

July 2, 2009
Intergenerational Kickball Game  
Fort Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie Street, SE
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm 
Ages: 8 and up
Youth and young adults will enjoy a friendly game of kickball for bragging rights. For more information, call Valerie Arnold, Site Manager at (202) 645-3970.

 

July 2, 2009
4th of July Celebration  
Malcolm X Recreation Center, 1351 Alabama Avenue, SE 
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Ages: All  
The staff at Malcolm X Recreation Center will provide the community members with food, music and interactive games that will enlighten all participants. For more information, call Zakiya Brown, Site Manager at (202) 645-3962.

 

July 3, 2009
Independence Day Cookout  
Lafayette Recreation Center, 5900 33rd Street, NW 
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
Ages: 3 – 13  
Lafayette Recreation Center will host a cookout. There will be water play a kickball game. For more information, call Mike Thompkins at (202) 282-2206.

 

July 3, 2009
Pre-Holiday Celebration  
Upshur Recreation Center, 4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW 
Time: 12 noon - 5 pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Summer Camp participants will enjoy fun and games. For more information, call Deyanne Nicholas at (202) 576-6842.

 

July 4, 2009
Jazz Night  
Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm 
Ages: All
Don’t miss a day of fun filled with music, family and fun. Chevy Chase Community will showcase local jazz artists. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the day. For more information, call Ralph Wright at (202) 282-2204.

 

July 4, 2009
July 4th Parade and Picnic
Palisades Community Center, 5200 Sherrier Place, NW 
Time: 10 am - 5 pm 
Ages: All  
Don’t miss a day of fun filled with music, food and fun. Come out and enjoy the day. For more information, call Justin Rouse at (202) 282-2186.

 

July 7, 2009
Watermelon Eating Contest  
Raymond Recreation Center, 915 Spring Road, NW 
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Ages: 5 – 12  
Youth will compete in eating watermelon. There will be three age groups. Prizes will be given to the winner of each age group. For more information, call Ellsworth Hart at (202) 576-6856.  

 

July 15, 2009
Camp Day  
Verizon Center, 601 F Street, NW
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 
Ages: 6 - 13
Camp Day is when the Washington Mystics offers a discount package to summer camps throughout the metro area to see a Mystics game. The discount price includes a game ticket, a hotdog and a beverage, or a lesser fee for just a game ticket. This season's game is the Washington Mystics vs. San Antonio Silver Stars. For more information call CM Anderson, (202) 282-0380.
 
July 16, 2009
Ward 7 and 8 Ping Pong Tournament  
Benning Park Community Center, Southern Avenue and Fable Street, SE

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages: 17 and under
Ping Pong tournament for youth 17 and under and 12 and under. Come show off your skills! For more information, call Sean Tuohey at (202) 361-9432.
 
July 17, 2009
Crafts Exhibit  
Stead Recreation Center, 1625 P Street, NW
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm 
Ages: 6 -13
Participants from the camp will display their crafts projects for their parents. For more information, call Vincent E. Hill, Site Manager at (202) 673-4465.

 

July 17, 2009
Trip to Six Flags  
Ferebee Hope Recreation Center, 3999 8th Street, SE 
Time: 9 am - 6 pm
Ages: 13 – 19  
The teens of the Ferebee Hope community will enjoy a fun-filled trip to Six Flags America. For more information, call Gregory Poag, Site Manager at (202) 645-3917.

 

July 18, 2009
Adult Sports Community Day  
Ridge Road Recreation Center, 800 Ridge Road, SE
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Ages: 18 and up  
The staff at Ridge Road Recreation Center will host a fun filled day of adult sporting events. Adults will participate in flag football, basketball, kickball and softball games. Come out and enjoy the fun. For more information, call Sonny Hicks at (202) 645-3959.

 

July 18, 2009
Battleground Round ball Championship  
Emery Recreation Center, 5801 Georgia Avenue, NW 
Time: 10 am - 6 pm
Ages: 8 – 15  
This outdoor basketball tournament will christen the new basketball courts at Emery. The round robin 3 on 3 tournaments will be open to 6 teams per age group (10 and under, 13 and under and 15 and under) 

 

July 18, 2009
Car Wash and Clothes Drive  
Riggs LaSalle Community Center, 501 Riggs Road, NE 
Time: 10 am - 3 pm 
Ages: All
Come drop off unwanted clothes and get your car washed. For more information, call Shirleta Settles at (202) 576-5150.  

 

July 20, 2009
North Michigan Park Indians Kickoff Cookout  
North Michigan Park Recreation Center, 1333 Emerson Street, NE
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm 
Ages: 6 - 15
Participants on the 2009 football team will take part in a fun filled cookout as well as drill and exercising. For more information, call Joe Clark, Site Manager at (202) 541-3526.

 

July 21, 2009
Video Boxing Tournament  
Petworth Recreation Center, 801 Taylor Street, NW 
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm 
Ages: 12 - 15 
Youth will enjoy participating in this friendly three day competition for bragging rights. For more information, call Howard Marshall at (202) 576-6850.  

 

June 22 – July 31, 2009
Independence Day Display   
Marie Reed Recreation Center, 2200 Champlain Street, NW 
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm 
Ages: All
Participants will make Flags from their own country (Native Land). Participants’ flags will be on display for the entire month of July. For more information, call Ms. Ludie Baker, Acting Site Manager at (202) 673-7768.

 

July 23, 20099
Chinese Buffet  
Chevy Chase Playground, 5500 41st Street, NW 
Time: 12 noon - 2:30 pm 
Ages: 6 - 13 
Campers will go to the library and learn about China's culture and bring in special food dishes for a buffet. For more information, call Ann Martin at (202) 282-2200.

 

July 24, 2009
K[EA] Sports Ball  
Langdon Park Community Center, 2901 20th Street, NE 
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Ages: 14 and up  
Participants will compete for prizes in three categories and a 5-on-5 basketball tournament. Awards such as All Tournament Team, MVP will be presented. The program will help participants learn and enjoy the concepts of teamwork and perseverance. For more information contact T-Jai Farmer, Site Manager at (202) 576-6595.

 

July 24, 2009
Summer Camp Cookout  
Edgewood Recreation Center, 3rd and Evarts Streets, NE
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Ages: 8 – 14  
Sport Campers ages 8 - 14 will in enjoy a day filled with field games to include sack races, two legged races, kickball, basketball, dodge ball, tee ball, food music and fun. For more information, call Duwayne Glover at (202) 576-6410. 

 

Riggs Community Day  
Riggs LaSalle Community Center, 501 Riggs Road, NE 
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Ages: All  
The community will enjoy a day of fun activities, food and music. For more information, call Shirleta Settles at (202) 576-5150.

 

July 31, 2009
Field Day  
Congress Heights Recreation Center, Alabama Avenue, SE and Randle Place, SE
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm 
Ages: All
The youth will participate in various outdoor activities for fun prizes. For more information, call Tara Bell, Recreation Specialist at (202) 645-3981.