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Register now for Washington Nationals/DPR STEM Education Camps

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647
DPR Media Contact: Gwendolyn Crump (202) 288-6027, [email protected]

(Washington, DC) - The Washington Nationals and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are teaming up to offer STEM education camps this summer. Running August 15-19 at Raymond Recreation Center and Emery Recreation Center, the camps will be open to rising third through fifth graders.

Registration begins at noon today. Spaces are limited. Register here Washington Nationals/DPR STEM Education Camp

“We are thrilled that the Washington Nationals are sponsoring this pilot baseball focused STEM camp,” said DPR Director Keith A. Anderson. “It is our hope that the camps will inspire participants to learn through sports and athletics.”

Washington Nationals STEM Education is designed to translate the love of America's pastime into an appreciation and understanding of and a passion for the science and mathematics underlying the sport. By demonstrating the natural connection between baseball, science and mathematics, students better appreciate real-world applications and enjoy learning through fun, hands-on projects. The camp will include a special field trip to Nationals Park and the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy with unique experiences.

“DPR is pleased to continue the relationship that we have developed with the Washington Nationals,” said Director Anderson.

Earlier this year, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and representatives from Under Armour dedicated the new Ryan Zimmerman Field at Randall Recreation Center in Southwest DC.

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.