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DPR Announces New Summer Camp Reduced Rate Policies and Procedures for 2014

Monday, December 16, 2013
Policy Changes In Effect January 1, 2014

DPR Customer Service:  (202) 673-7647
DPR Camps/Seasonal Programs Office: (202) 671-0372
DPR Media Contact:  John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
 

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced revised policies and procedures for DPR’s Summer Camp Reduced Rate Policy. Changes will go into effect on January 1, 2014 and will be in effect for the 2014 summer camps sessions.

DPR's mission is to offer equitable access to high quality, recreation programs. For this reason, DPR offers a reduced rate for qualified, District residents to ensure that summer camps are available to everyone, regardless of one’s ability to pay. The DPR Summer Camp Reduced Rate program allows children of qualifying families to attend with a discount of either 50% or 75% (depending on income and family size) per child, per camp session.

The reduced rate program pre-qualification period will start on Monday, January 13, 2014. While applications for reduced rate will be accepted at this time, camp registration will not open until Monday, February 10, 2014. 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 10, 2014. However, reduced rate applications will be accepted throughout the entire Summer 2014 season.

DPR can only accept applications for reduced rate in person and applications must be approved for reduced rate prior to registering for camp.  If an applicant registers for camp and does not submit a reduced rate application, the applicant will not be eligible to apply for reduced rate and reduced rate refunds will not be issued once camp registration is complete. Reduced rate does not apply to before and after care fees.  

In order to qualify for the DPR summer camp reduced rate, an applicant must be a District resident and must submit documents that align with the following household income guidelines, as established by the Federal government.  The table below lists the established U.S. Federal guidelines for 2013-2014.

 

Household size
(Parents & Children)
50% Discount
(Total Annual Household
Income before taxes)
75% Discount
(Total Annual Household
Income before taxes)
1 $21,257 $14,937
2 $28,693 $20,163
3 $36,131 $25,389
4 $43,568 $30,615
5 $51,005 $35,841
6 $58,442 $41,067
7 $65,879 $46,293
8 $73,316 $51,519

Effective January 1, 2014, applicants will be required to provide the reduced rate application, along with a tax return and proof of DC residency documents.

Applicants are REQUIRED to provide the following:

  • Reduced rate application (can be completed at the Summer Camp office)
  • A copy of your 2012 or 2013 tax return
  • At least ONE document to prove DC residency (choose one of the following documents): 

    • Valid DC-government issued photo ID
    • Pay stub (issued within the last 45 days)
    • Utility bill (gas, electric, or water within the past 2 months)
    • Valid DC Motor Vehicle Registration *
    • Valid 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.

DPR Summer Camp office may request birth certificates and/or current pay stub to verify the information submitted or if tax documents are not available.

Applications should keep in mind that applications can only be considered if accompanied by ALL of the required documentation.  Applications must be submitted in-person at the summer camp office.  Please bring all of the required documentation.

DPR's Summer Camp office is located on the fourth floor of the Columbia Heights Community Center (1480 Girard Street NW) and will offer extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning on Monday, January 13, 2014, for reduced rate applicants.  The office hours are as follows:

  • Mondays and Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 7 pm
  • Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30 am - 5 pm

For more information or additional assistance, please contact the DPR Summer Camp office at (202) 671-0372 or [email protected].

ABOUT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The mission of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of D.C. residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services, by organizing programs, activities and events.

DPR currently operates 92 playgrounds, 68 recreation centers, 900 acres of park land, 40 aquatic features (pools and spray parks), 375 parks, over 200 play courts (basketball & tennis), and over 100 athletic fields.

 
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