Registration Continues for Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Camps 2008 - Releases

DPR Summer Camp Registration Continues

DPR Summer Camps will run June 23 – August 15, 2008, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. All camps will be closed on Friday, July 4. Some camps may have special events and trips beyond regular hours. Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008!

DPR offers a diverse array of exciting urban recreation and camping opportunities for youth ages 3 to 17; including sports camps, aquatic camps, therapeutic camps, and other day camps. DPR also offers Discovery Camps for youth ages 6 to 13, and Little Explorers Camps for youth ages 3 to 5. Camp Riverview is DPR’s premier overnight residential camp located on the shores of the Potomac River in Scotland, MD.

DPR has also partnered with the District Department of Employment Services to host a number of exciting Teen Career Camps. Before and After Care will be available at many camp locations from 8 am – 9 am and 5 pm – 6 pm.

Register today for DPR Summer Camps 2008, or for more information or questions, contact DPR’s Camp Central Office at (202) 671-0295 or DPRcamps@dc.gov.

Summer Lifeguard Applications Still Being Accepted

DPR also continues to accept applications from those interested in working with DPR as certified American Red Cross lifeguards. Free training, which includes conditioning exercises and the American Red Cross lifeguard training course, will be provided for new DPR lifeguards. All applicants must be 15 years of age or older.

Interested applicants should submit a DPR Summer 2008 Preliminary Employment Application and the standard DC Employment Application (DC2000). DPR is also accepting applications of currently certified lifeguards who are interested in working with DPR. Currently certified lifeguards also need to submit a DPR Aquatic Application Addendum with their applications. DPR offers competitive salaries and an opportunity to become a year-round lifeguard. All forms are available on DPR's "Summer 2008 Positions With DPR" web page.

DPR operates 34 aquatic facilities across the District, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools. For more information about becoming a lifeguard or other summer employment opportunities with DPR, please call (202) 673-7603.