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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Monday January 29th, 2024 :: 08:22 a.m. EST

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SUMMER CAMP ALERT: Camp sessions are now viewable! Make your plans and check your accounts. Lottery Opens Feb. 12!

DPR Summer Camp Lottery returns and this year it is happening earlier!  We go live Monday, February 12, 2024, and you will have two weeks to register before the lottery spin.  You can start viewing our summer camp offerings and locations today. 

Before our lottery process, families had to log on at a specific time during the workday with thousands of other families trying to get a camp slot. Slots would be gone within minutes. The lottery system removes the frantic rush and allows families TWO WEEKS to consider and make their camp selections. All lottery registrations have an equal chance in the automated and randomized lottery, ensuring equity and fairness. Log on to DPRSummerCamp.com to learn more, review camp options, and register.

Here are a few things to know before you go:
  • FEBRUARY 12 - Summer Camp Lottery Open
  • FEBRUARY 26 - Summer Camp Lottery Closes
  • MARCH 1 - Notification via Email of Lottery Selection
  • MARCH 6 – Deadline to confirm camp slot and payment due
 

Information Sessions

DPR will host two virtual information sessions on the camps and lottery process. Links to both virtual sessions can be found on DPRsummercamp.com. The sessions will take place:
Wednesday, February 7 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM and 6:30 - 7:30 PM

NOTE: 
There will also be IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE when the lottery opens. Infoormation is also on the website.   
 
YOU HAVE TIME ... Registering early will not change your chances. MORE THAN ONE CHILD? ... We offer a way to link siblings so one child will only be accepted if the other is also accepted. COST ADJUSTMENT? ... Reduced Rates are available NOW, for those who qualify.

Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647

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