WASHINGTON, D.C. — With DC Public Schools students finishing the school year on June 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging families to use a broad lineup of summer programs, meals, jobs and recreation options available across the District.
The mayor’s office said families can visit summer.dc.gov throughout the season to find programs and opportunities for children and teens. Bowser highlighted the city’s parks, pools, museums, libraries and youth jobs program as part of the summer network available to residents.
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting free and low-cost events across the city, including the return of Late Night Hype, a Friday night program for teens and young adults with music, dancing, video games, food and other activities at recreation centers. DPR is also promoting Movies on Deck at outdoor pools, Jazz in the Park popups and Play in the Park events at Bruce Monroe Park and Oxon Run Park.
Children and teens 18 and younger can access no-cost meals and snacks at more than 100 D.C. Youth Meals sites across all eight wards starting Monday, June 22. The city said no application or ID is required.
The District is also bringing back DC SUN Bucks for a third year, offering a one-time $120 EBT benefit to eligible school-age children. Students ages 5 to 18 who are enrolled in SNAP, TANF, Free and Reduced-price Meals, or who are experiencing homelessness or in foster care are automatically enrolled, with applications due August 23.
The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program begins Monday, June 29, connecting young people ages 14 to 24 with public- and private-sector employers. The Career Ready Early Scholars Program also starts June 29 for youth ages 9 to 13, while applications for 75 Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship awards of $2,500 each remain open until July 6 at 5 p.m.
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