Youth Programs & Recreational Activities
News- Youth Camps,
Programs, Activities, etc.
2020
Events
2020
Year
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, especially those who need them most, build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.
The clubs are open when schools are not, and provide a safe, comfortable, and fun alternative to youth who would otherwise be home alone or on the street. Over 1,300 youth attend the Clubs for activities every day, to see their friends, and to spend time with positive and encouraging adults. Clubs are open after school on weekdays. Some have Saturday hours, and many offer full days during school holidays and summers. Clubs welcome every child, adolescent, or teenager for a nominal annual membership fee, but will not turn any child away for inability to pay.
(*Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: http://bgcgw.org)
2020
Updates
Boys & Girls Clubs
Recreational Centers
Recreational Centers benefits both youths and adults in many ways. For instance, a recreational center is an opportunity for the community to have something of its own. People of all ages and interests can benefit from parks and recreation centers. And a recreation center is an important facility to a community because it provide residents with a better quality of life, increase property values, attract tourists, improve air and water, and bring the community together. They serve as an affordable place for people to exercise, enjoy nature, have fun and spend time with their family and friends while instilling a stronger sense of community.
(*Department of Parks & Recreation: http://dpr.dc.gov)
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Youth Leadership Foundation: http://helpingkids.org
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YouthBuild USA: https://youthbuild.org
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DC Youth Orchestra Program: http://www.dcyop.org
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Split This Rock: http://www.splitthisrock.org
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Department of Parks & Recreation: http://dpr.dc.gov
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Big Brothers Big Sisters National Capital Area: http://bbbsnca.org
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington: http://www.ymcadc.org
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Department of Employment Services: http://does.dc.gov/service/youthservices
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Kaizen Life Skills Organization: http://www.kaizenlifeskills.org
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YACCOP: Youth/Young Adult Collaborative Community Outreach Program
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Go Pinkk Nation: http://www.gopinkk.com "Helping make dreams come true"!
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Teens Run DC (Mentoring Matters) Organization: http://www.teensrundc.org
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Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy: http://www.cgyca.org
Youth Programs For The Kids
Summer / 2020 - News
"These guys are a cut above"
Every year, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers a variety of exciting urban camping opportunities for youth ages 3 to 17. These opportunities include sports camps, aquatic camps, therapeutic camps, and other day camps.
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Summer / 2020 - News
"Caring through Actions"
The American Camp Association has a lot to say about the benefits for youth of attending summer camp. (ACA)
"Youth Camps offer many activities, some including outdoor games, arts and crafts, field trips, sports and educational along with spiritual enrichment!"
*Washington DC Youth Program
Teen Youth Summit- Voted As Best 2015, 2018, & 2019 "Youth Program of the Year"!!
