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.
- Little STEAM Engine
- 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.
- Therapeutic Recreation
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
Camp |
Registration Fee |
Before/After Care Fee |
Aqua Day Camp |
$185 per session |
$20 per session |
Cookery 202, Jr. |
$220 per session |
$20 per session |
Dance Explosion! |
$220 per session |
$20 per session |
Discovery |
$135 per session |
$20 per session |
Full STEAM Ahead, DC! |
$325 per session |
$20 per session |
Jelleff Summer Camp |
$135 per session |
$20 per session |
Little Explorers |
$135 per session |
$20 per session |
Little STEAM Engine |
$220 per session |
$20 per session |
REC Camp |
$50 per session |
$20 per session |
Sports Camps |
$135 per session |
$20 per session |
Therapeutic Recreation |
$135 per session |
$20 per session |
Verano |
$220 per session |
$20 per session |
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2022 Reduced Rate Application
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
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