The DC Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to offer District families the opportunity to enroll their children in various camps that foster development and create life-long friendships. Browse the links below to find the right camp and location for you and sign up today.

Registration for specialty and traditional camps opened the week of April 4, 2022.

• Specialty Camps
  • Little STEAM Engine
    An introductory, age-appropriate camp that explores science, music technology, art appreciation, and more. Ages 4-6
  • Full STEAM Ahead, DC!
    Coding, music, technology, art appreciation, and other activities, as well as enriching subjects for campers ages 7-10.
  • Cookery 202, Jr.
    Campers explore the kitchen and practice culinary techniques and apply them to a variety of cuisines and dishes. Ages 7-10.
  • Dance Explosion
    Campers learn different dance styles and explore their origins. No dance experience or background is necessary. Ages 5-8.
  • Verano
    Campers develop and reinforce Spanish language skills through music, stories, arts and crafts, and theatre. Ages 3-5.
  • Aqua Day Camp
    Campers learn breathing techniques, swim stroke mechanics, and water safety awareness.  Advanced activities depend on the pace of the group. Ages 6-13.
     
• Traditional Camps
  • Therapeutic Recreation 
    Fun, engaging, and adaptive programming for campers with disabilities. Ages 5-16.
  • REC
    A theme-based camp that combines all types of recreation with a rotating camp curriculum. Ages 6-12.
  • Sports
    Camp with a fun element of skills and drills for popular youth sports. Ages 5-12.
  • Little Explorers
    Preschool activities and programming with a focus on age-appropriate socialization. Ages 3-5.
  • ​​Discovery
    Grade school-age activities allow campers to "discover" their global community. Ages 6-10.

Once open for registration, DPR summer camps remain open until full capacity is reached and/or the registration closing date (indicated below). Once at capacity, each summer camp offers a waitlist for prospective families who are interested in sites that have high demand. Reduced rates are available for qualifying families, and before and aftercare is also available at all camp locations.

Camp Dates

• Session 1: June 29 - July 8, 2022 (no camp on Monday, July 4)
• Session 2: July 11 - July 22, 2022
• Session 3: July 25 - August 5, 2022
• Session 4: August 8 - August 19, 2022

Registration Fees and Before/Aftercare Pricing

• Register Online
• Registration Schedule and Information
• 2022 Reduced Rate Application
• Reduced Rates Policies

Camp Resources

• Frequently asked Questions
• Before and After Care Information
• 2022 Summer Camp Refund Form
• 2022 Summer Camp Transfer Form
• Watch the DPR Summer Camp Parent Informational Session - June 9, 2022

2022 Summer Camp Documents

• Camp Data Form
• Camp Participation Waiver
• Camp Parent Handbook
• Camp Parent Handbook Receipt Acknowledgement
• Camp Trip Form

2022 Summer Camp Meal Forms

• Soy Milk Notification Form
• USDA Special Diet Form

Contact the Camps Division

DPR Kids, Camps & Co-Op 
1275 First Street NE, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20009 | (202) 671-0372 | [email protected] 

Hours:
Mon- Fri: 9am - 5pm
Closed: Sat & Sun