District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation

01/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2025 12:24

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Apply for 2025 DPR Summer Camp Reduced Rates

Ahead of DPR Summer Camp Registration Opening on Friday, February 14, Eligible Families Should Apply for Reduced Rates

(Washington, DC) - Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are encouraging eligible residents to apply for reduced rates for DPR programs, including highly anticipated summer camps. Families must apply by Monday, February 10, 2025 to have the reduced rate applied to summer camp registration. Camp offerings will be published on Monday, February 3, 2025, and registration will open on Friday, February 14, 2025, via a lottery system running through Monday, March 3, 2025.

"The Department of Parks and Recreation offers fantastic summer camp options for children and teens, and we don't want cost to be a barrier for our families," said Mayor Bowser. "We know it's cold outside right now, but we also know that families are starting to think about their summer plans, and I encourage families to take advantage of our reduced rates."

The DPR reduced rates program is designed to remove income barriers, making it easier for more families to access DPR's enriching, fee-based programs. Families who qualify will receive a 50% or 75% discount, depending on income level, for all DPR programs in 2025, including summer camps. To qualify for reduced rates, applicants must be DC residents, provide proof of residency, and proof of income. The reduced rate income qualifications for FY25 are below:

Reduced Rate Income Qualifications for FY25

Qualify for 75% Discount

Qualify for 50% Discount

Household Size

Income

Household Size

Income

2

$26,572

2

$37,814

3

$33,566

3

$47,767

4

$40,560

4

$57,720

5

$47,554

5

$67,673

6

$54,548

6

$77,626

7

$61,542

7

$87,579

8

$68,536

8

$97,532

Families can find the application and additional details at dpr.dc.gov/reducedrates. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility status via email. Information on summer camps will be available at dprsummercamp.com starting Monday, February 3, 2025.

If you have questions about reduced rates or DPR programs, residents are welcome to contact DPR's Customer Care Center at (202) 673-7647. The call line is open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays. You may also contact us via email at [email protected].

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