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2026 Summer Camps

Click here for mobile-friendly DPR Summer Camp information

2026 Summer Camp Session Dates:

  • Session 1: June 22 - July 2
  • Session 2: July 6 - July 17
  • Session 3: July 20 - July 31
  • Session 4: August 3 - August 14

Key Dates for DPR Summer Camp Registration 2026:

  • December 2025 - February 2026: DPR Lottery Informational Sessions (OPEN NOW)
  • OPEN NOW: Reduced Rate Application Open
  • February 2, 2026: Reduced Rate Application Deadline (for 2026 summer camp)
  • February 2, 2026: Summer Camp Lottery Enrollment Opens
  • February 16, 2026: Summer Camp Lottery Enrollment Closes
  • February 17: Lottery Results Announced via Email
  • February 17 - March 8, 2026: 'Accept and Pay' Window
  • March 9, 2026: Waitlists begin
  • June 1, 2026Deadline to receive a refund 10% of the camp registration fee is non-refundable as a processing fee

Reduced Rates and Payment:

  • The deadline to apply for reduced rates for summer camp is February 2, 2026.
  • The application for Reduced Rates can be found here.
  • If chosen for a camp, residents will be charged the full fee for camp registration when they accept their camp slot. 
  • All confirmations and payment are online.

For refund requests, please find the refund request form linked here.

How to Register

Camp Resources

 


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