Parent-and-child water acclimation in the warm-water teaching pool. Songs, floats, and submersion play.
- Where
- Marie Reed Community Center
Ward 1 · Adams Morgan - When
- Tue, Thu
10 am – 10:45 am - Ages
- 1–3
- Session
- Apr 6 – May 29, 2026
After-schoolYear-roundLottery
Homework help, snack, and structured play. Bilingual staff. Walking pickup from Marie Reed Elementary.
- Where
- Marie Reed Community Center
Ward 1 · Adams Morgan - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 pm – 6 pm - Ages
- 5–12
- Session
- Sep 2 – Jun 12, 2027
Afro-Brazilian movement and music with live berimbau. Mat work, partner ginga, and roda games.
- Where
- Marie Reed Community Center
Ward 1 · Adams Morgan - When
- Tue, Thu
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Ages
- 6–13
- Session
- Sep 15 – Dec 10, 2026
Sprints, distance, and field events at the Banneker oval. USATF coaches, meets across the DMV.
- Where
- Banneker Recreation Center
Ward 1 · Pleasant Plains - When
- Mon, Wed, Sat
5 pm – 6:30 pm - Ages
- 8–17
- Session
- Mar 23 – Jun 13, 2026
Reserved lap lanes weekday mornings. Drop-in punch card or season pass. Heated outdoor 50-meter pool in summer.
- Where
- Banneker Recreation Center
Ward 1 · Pleasant Plains - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
6 am – 8:30 am - Ages
- 18–adult
- Session
- Jan 6 – Dec 19, 2026
USTA-certified coaching on the rebuilt Jelleff courts. Stroke fundamentals, match play, ladder tournaments.
- Where
- Jelleff Recreation Center
Ward 2 · Georgetown - When
- Mon, Wed, Fri
9 am – 10:30 am - Ages
- 7–15
- Session
- Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2026
Coed Saturday league on the new turf. Co-rec teams formed by neighborhood. Volunteer coaches, referees provided.
- Where
- Jelleff Recreation Center
Ward 2 · Georgetown - When
- Sat
9 am – 12 pm - Ages
- 6–12
- Session
- Sep 12 – Nov 21, 2026
Small-group studio access with two instructors. Three kiln firings included. BYO apron.
- Where
- Stead Park Recreation Center
Ward 2 · Dupont Circle - When
- Mon
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Ages
- 16–adult
- Session
- Jan 12 – Mar 9, 2026
Indoor climbers, ride-ons, and soft blocks for under-5s. Caregiver supervision required.
- Where
- Stead Park Recreation Center
Ward 2 · Dupont Circle - When
- Tue, Thu
10 am – 12 pm - Ages
- 1–5
- Session
- Jan 6 – Dec 19, 2026
Low-impact strength, balance, and mobility for 60+. Certified senior fitness instructor.
- Where
- Chevy Chase Community Center
Ward 3 · Chevy Chase - When
- Tue, Thu
10:30 am – 11:30 am - Ages
- 60–adult
- Session
- Jan 13 – Jun 25, 2026
Watercolor, collage, and printmaking for teens and adults. Materials included.
- Where
- Chevy Chase Community Center
Ward 3 · Chevy Chase - When
- Sat
10 am – 12:30 pm - Ages
- 14–adult
- Session
- Apr 4 – Jun 13, 2026
Six-week progressions following American Red Cross levels. Wilson's deep tank has dedicated teaching lanes.
- Where
- Wilson Aquatic Center
Ward 3 · Tenleytown - When
- Mon, Wed, Fri
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm - Ages
- 4–14
- Session
- Jun 22 – Aug 1, 2026
Suspended cardio with belts in the dive well. Joint-friendly, high-intensity options for fit adults.
- Where
- Wilson Aquatic Center
Ward 3 · Tenleytown - When
- Mon, Wed, Fri
6 am – 7 am - Ages
- 18–adult
- Session
- Jan 6 – Dec 19, 2026
TherapeuticYear-roundLotteryFree
1:1 and small-group lessons designed for swimmers with disabilities. Lift access, sensory accommodations.
- Where
- Wilson Aquatic Center
Ward 3 · Tenleytown - When
- Sun, Sat
1 pm – 2 pm - Ages
- 3–adult
- Session
- Jan 11 – Dec 13, 2026
Eight-week traditional day camp. Swimming, field trips, sports, arts. Lunch and snack included.
- Where
- Takoma Community Center
Ward 4 · Takoma - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
8 am – 5:30 pm - Ages
- 5–13
- Session
- Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2026
Intro to Python, web, and game dev. Chromebooks provided. Drop-in welcome with registration.
- Where
- Takoma Community Center
Ward 4 · Takoma - When
- Thu
4 pm – 5:30 pm - Ages
- 12–17
- Session
- Sep 10 – Dec 10, 2026
All-levels vinyasa in the auditorium. BYO mat. Sliding-scale donation suggested but never required.
- Where
- Takoma Community Center
Ward 4 · Takoma - When
- Sun
10 am – 11:15 am - Ages
- 16–adult
- Session
- Jan 4 – Dec 20, 2026
Skill-build clinics then Saturday games. Reversible jerseys provided. Volunteer coaches welcomed.
- Where
- Petworth Recreation Center
Ward 4 · Petworth - When
- Wed, Sat
5 pm – 7 pm - Ages
- 8–14
- Session
- Jan 10 – Mar 21, 2026
Free open-pool hours Friday nights. Lap and play lanes. Lifeguard staffed.
- Where
- Petworth Recreation Center
Ward 4 · Petworth - When
- Fri
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Ages
- 0–adult
- Session
- Jun 12 – Aug 28, 2026
Active outdoor camp with daily swimming. Theme weeks: nature, sports, STEM, arts.
- Where
- Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Ward 5 · Brookland - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
8 am – 5:30 pm - Ages
- 6–12
- Session
- Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2026
Saturday garden plots tended by neighbors. Seeds, tools, and a master gardener on hand.
- Where
- Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Ward 5 · Brookland - When
- Sat
9 am – 11:30 am - Ages
- 8–adult
- Session
- Apr 4 – Oct 31, 2026
Lined outdoor courts. Paddles available to borrow. Mixed-level rotation play.
- Where
- Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Ward 5 · Brookland - When
- Tue, Thu, Sat
6 pm – 8:30 pm - Ages
- 16–adult
- Session
- Sep 5 – Nov 22, 2026
After-schoolYear-roundLottery
Homework help and rec time partnered with neighboring schools. Hot snack served daily.
- Where
- Edgewood Recreation Center
Ward 5 · Edgewood - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 pm – 6 pm - Ages
- 5–12
- Session
- Sep 2 – Jun 12, 2027
Rhythmic stepping ensemble for ages 9–17. Performance opportunities at city events.
- Where
- Edgewood Recreation Center
Ward 5 · Edgewood - When
- Tue, Thu
5:30 pm – 7 pm - Ages
- 9–17
- Session
- Jan 13 – Dec 15, 2026
Levels 1–3 in the indoor pool. Small-group, two instructors per level.
- Where
- King-Greenleaf Recreation Center
Ward 6 · Southwest Waterfront - When
- Tue, Thu
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm - Ages
- 4–11
- Session
- Jan 13 – Mar 20, 2026
Sensei-led judo classes following Kodokan curriculum. Gi rentals available for first month.
- Where
- King-Greenleaf Recreation Center
Ward 6 · Southwest Waterfront - When
- Mon, Wed
6 pm – 7:15 pm - Ages
- 7–17
- Session
- Sep 8 – Dec 8, 2026
Intro to soccer for the smallest players. Foot skills, scrimmages, no scores kept.
- Where
- Rosedale Community Center
Ward 6 · Capitol Hill - When
- Sat
9 am – 10 am - Ages
- 3–5
- Session
- Apr 4 – May 30, 2026
Weekly social with prizes and a hot lunch. 60+ DC residents. Bus pickup arranged on request.
- Where
- Rosedale Community Center
Ward 6 · Capitol Hill - When
- Fri
11:30 am – 2 pm - Ages
- 60–adult
- Session
- Jan 9 – Dec 18, 2026
Gentle aquatic exercise in the warm-water pool. Designed for arthritis and chronic-pain management.
- Where
- Deanwood Recreation Center
Ward 7 · Deanwood - When
- Mon, Wed
10 am – 10:45 am - Ages
- 55–adult
- Session
- Jan 12 – Dec 14, 2026
Summer campSummerLotteryFree
Literacy and math acceleration partnered with DCPS. Daily reading, hands-on math, field trips.
- Where
- Deanwood Recreation Center
Ward 7 · Deanwood - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
8:30 am – 4 pm - Ages
- 6–11
- Session
- Jun 29 – Aug 7, 2026
Pop-Warner-style fall football. Helmets and pads issued by DPR. Practice four days, game on Saturdays.
- Where
- Deanwood Recreation Center
Ward 7 · Deanwood - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Ages
- 7–13
- Session
- Aug 17 – Nov 15, 2026
Eight-week LTS USA progressions. Skate rentals included for first session.
- Where
- Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Ward 7 · Fort Dupont - When
- Sun
1 pm – 1:45 pm - Ages
- 4–adult
- Session
- Jan 11 – Mar 8, 2026
Historic Black-led youth hockey program. Full gear provided. Travel league with DMV teams.
- Where
- Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Ward 7 · Fort Dupont - When
- Tue, Thu, Sat
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Ages
- 6–18
- Session
- Sep 8 – Apr 30, 2027
Full-day camp with field trips to National Mall and Wharf. Lunch served. Bus stops at four pickup points.
- Where
- Anacostia Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Anacostia - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
8 am – 5:30 pm - Ages
- 5–13
- Session
- Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2026
Pre-certification training for teens. Strong swimmers only. Path to a DPR lifeguard role at 15.
- Where
- Anacostia Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Anacostia - When
- Mon, Wed, Fri
9 am – 12 pm - Ages
- 12–15
- Session
- Jul 6 – Jul 31, 2026
Guided walks along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail with park-ranger pairings. Coffee social after.
- Where
- Anacostia Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Anacostia - When
- Wed
9 am – 10:30 am - Ages
- 60–adult
- Session
- Apr 8 – Jun 24, 2026
TherapeuticYear-roundFree
Recreation programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Arts, games, music.
- Where
- Anacostia Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Anacostia - When
- Sat
10 am – 1 pm - Ages
- 18–65
- Session
- Jan 10 – Dec 19, 2026
After-schoolYear-roundLotteryFree
Free after-school care with swim time twice weekly. Hot dinner served. DCPS transportation arranged.
- Where
- Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Bellevue - When
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Ages
- 5–12
- Session
- Sep 2 – Jun 12, 2027
Group mentoring with credentialed Roving Leaders staff. Service projects, college visits, life skills.
- Where
- Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Bellevue - When
- Thu
5 pm – 7 pm - Ages
- 12–17
- Session
- Jan 8 – Dec 17, 2026
Free outdoor pool open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Lap and open swim sessions.
- Where
- Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Ward 8 · Bellevue - When
- Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
12 pm – 8 pm - Ages
- 0–adult
- Session
- May 23 – Sep 7, 2026