Dec 22 - 31 | DPR Free Winter Break Events for DC Youth
Just Cares Toys for Tots Youth Basketball Tournament: This holiday basketball tournament and charity event will include Santa picture booth, entertainment, toy giveaways, and adult and kids basketball games!
When: Sunday, December 22, 2024, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Deanwood Community Center, 1350 49th Street, NE
Water Cycle and Aqua Fitness: Water-based activities and fitness sessions
Where: Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center, 700 Yuma Street SE
Water Cycle: December 24 and 26, 3 pm - 3:45 pm
Aqua Fitness: December 24 and 26, 6 pm - 6:45 pm
eSports and Gaming Tournaments
eSports Throwback & Brawlhalla Tournament: Columbia Heights Community Center, December 23, 11 am - 3 pm
eSports 2K24 Tournament: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, December 26, 11 am - 3 pm
Winter E-Gaming Tournament: Hillcrest Recreation Center, December 27, 2 pm - 6 pm
eSports Madden Tournament: Deanwood Community Center, December 27, 11 am - 3 pm
Holiday Drip: Celebrate the season with music and water-based fun
When: December 27, 3 pm - 5 pm
Where: Barry Farm Aquatic Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
Holiday Sing-Along: Come out to sing your favorite holiday carols
When: Monday, December 30, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street, NW
Holiday Movie Night: Come out to the Joseph Cole Recreation Center for a holiday movie
Where: Joseph Cole Recreation Center, 1299 Neal Street, NE
When: Mondays, December 23 and December 30, 4 – 6 pm
Teen Time: Teens will have the chance to play minute-to-win-it games, board games, art activities, and basketball!
When: Friday, December 27, 5 – 6 pm
Where: Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Road, SE,
Teen Time: Teens will have the chance to play minute-to-win-it games, board games, art activities, and basketball!
When: Monday, December 23, Tuesday, December 24, Monday, December 30, and Tuesday, December 31, 5 pm – 6 pm
Where: Rosedale Community Center, 1701 Gales Street, NE
High School Lifeguard Training: Comprehensive lifeguard training for high school students at multiple locations
Ballou HS Aquatic Center, 3401 4th Street SE: December 22 - 24, 10 am - 6 pm
Dunbar HS Aquatic Center, 101 N Street NW: December 26 - 28, 10 am - 6 pm
Roosevelt HS Aquatic Center, 4301 13th Street NW: December 29 - 31, 10 am - 6 pm
Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 North Carolina Avenue SE: December 29 - 31, 10 am - 6 pm
Junior Lifeguard Academy: A training program for youth ages 9 to 15 interested in lifeguarding, with sessions offered at various aquatic centers
When: December 23 through 31
Locations:
Barry Farm Aquatic Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE: 2 pm - 3 pm
Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE: 2 pm - 3 pm
Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center, 700 Yuma Street SE: 12 pm - 1 pm
Deanwood Aquatic Center, 1350 49th Street NE: 12 pm - 1 pm
Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren Street NW: 12 pm - 1 pm
Reservoir Park Aquatic Center, 10 Lower Service Court NW: 1 pm - 2 pm
Winter Wondercamp
DPR is hosting three days of Winter Wondercamp for youth ages 6-12. While registration has closed for most locations, a limited number of slots may still be available. Register here.
Open Swim at DPR Indoor Pools
DPR's indoor pools are open across the District for free swim during the break. Check hours and locations at dpr.dc.gov/IndoorPools.
For additional details and to register for selected events, visit winterbreaktime.splashthat.com/