DPR Media Contacts:
John Stokes, (202) 288-7275, [email protected]
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced during the 2015-2016 school year, when DC Public Schools (DCPS) is closed for staff development, the agency will offer "DPR Fun Day," a free, single-day program that offers fun and enriching activities (such as sports and athletics, arts and crafts, and more) for children between the ages 6 and 12 years old. DPR strives to meet the needs of District families when DCPS is closed for Professional Development days.
DPR Fun Day will be offered at select DPR sites on the following four days: Friday, October 9, 2015; Friday, December 4, 2015; Friday, February 12, 2016; and Friday, May 6, 2016.
DPR will offer the second Fun Day on Friday, December 4, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. DPR Fun Day will incorporate DPR’s “Move, Grow and Be Green” initiative, as DPR continues to plant the seeds of personal development and environmental responsibility. Please note that before and after care is not offered for DPR Fun Days.
Sites offering DPR Fun Day on December 4th are as follows:
Ward 1 :
Kennedy Recreation Center - 1401 7th Street, NW | (202) 671-4794
Ward 2 :
Jelleff Recreation Center - 3265 S Street, NW | (202) 462-1317
Ward 3 :
Hearst Recreation Center - 3950 37th Street, NW | (202) 282-2207
Ward 4 :
Lamond Recreation Center - 20 Tuckerman Street, NE | (202) 576-9541
Raymond Recreation Center - 3725 10th St., NW | (202) 671-2181
Ward 5 :
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. - 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE | (202) 576-9238
Ward 6 :
Sherwood Recreation Center - 640 10th Street, NE | (202) 698-3075
Ward 7 :
Benning Park Community Center - Southern Ave. & Fable St., SE | (202) 341-6765
Deanwood Recreation Center - 1350 49th Street, NE | (202)) 671-3077
Ward 8 :
Bald Eagle Recreation Center - 100 Joliet Street, SW | (202) 671-5125
Barry Farm Recreation Center - 1230 Sumner Road, SE | (202) 442-5420
Ferebee Hope Recreation Center - 3999 8th Street, SE | (202) 645-3916
Please note that DPR will not provide lunch or snacks during DPR Fun Day. Please ensure that children bring their lunch and snacks. Parents are asked to adhere to DPR's policies on food and snacks, which will be available on DPR's website at the time of registration.
Although there is no registration fee for this program, online pre-registration is required.
Registration for Fun Day will open on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 12 noon. DPR Fun Day does not offer in-person registration.
Space fills on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment at each site is subject to availability. Parents are encouraged to create an online account for all members of their family in DPR's registration system prior to registering for Fun Day. Please note that registration will close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 3, 2015.
To Register:
- Click here to register for Dec. 4th "DPR Fun Day". You will be redirected to the registration page.
- Log in with your username and password.
- Add the program (DPR Fun Day) to your cart.
- Check out to complete the enrollment.
- Registration will close at 12 noon on Thursday, December 3, 2015.
Visit the DPR Fun Day web page for more information or contact DPR's Kids, Camps & Co-op office at (202) 671-0372.
About DPR
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) provides quality urban recreation and leisure services for residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. DPR supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, swimming pools and spray parks, and neighborhood recreation centers. The agency also coordinates a wide variety of recreation and educational programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.
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