Mayor Bowser Announces DPR Fall and School-Year Programming Registration Opens on August 11 and 12

(Washington, DC) - Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that registration for DPR's fall and school-year programming will open on Tuesday, August 11 for aquatics programs and Wednesday, August 12 for all other programs. Registration opens at noon on both days.

DPR programs opening registration include:

• Aquatics programs, including learn to swim, DC Wave competitive swim team, and aqua fitness.
• Afterschool and out-of-school-time programs, including Afternoon Access and Enrichment Zone for students ages 6-13 years old, as well as Young Ladies on the Rise and Young Men, Future Leaders. Teens are invited to join Supreme Teens.
• Cultural arts, including adult piano, ballet, guitar, theater, creative dance, and more.
• Team sports and athletics, including gymnastics, cheer, soccer, pickleball, tackle football, and the Senior Games.
• Fitness classes, including bootcamp, Zumba, cardio, bike-spin, yoga, and senior fitness.
• Cooperative Play programs for children ages 18 months-4 years old.
• Adult enrichment, including Gardening 101 and Nature Photography.

Registration for fall programming is available on a first-come, first-served basis. DPR will utilize a virtual "waiting room," which will open from 11:50 to 11:59 a.m. on both registration days to help manage high demand before registration begins at noon. Residents are encouraged to create an online account in advance through DPR's registration system to save time once program registration opens. To create an account, visit dpr.dc.gov/DPRaccount.

DPR Fall Program registration opens:

• 12 pm on Tuesday, August 11 for aquatics programs ONLY.
• 12 pm on Wednesday, August 12 for all other fall programs.

Note: Non-competitive registration for Senior Aquatic Bodywise and Senior YMCA programs opens at 12 pm on Thursday, August 13.

DPR offers programming at reduced rates to qualifying DC residents. Residents must be approved for reduced rates by DPR before registering for programs. Complete the online reduced rates application at dpr.dc.gov/reducedrates.

For more information and to view a complete list of DPR programs, visit DPRprograms.com.

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