Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp

Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camps are offered by DPR to children with and without developmental and intellectual disabilities. An application and assessment must be completed prior to enrollment.

All assessments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. A recreation therapist determines acceptance into camp based on the accommodations needed for the participant.

If accepted, the therapist will then assist in selecting the best camping program to meet participants’ needs.

Please note, not every child will be accepted due to space and staff constraints.

TR Camp Registration Date:

February 9, 2026 – Assessment Registration Opens (at noon)

Camp Session Dates:

Session 1: June 22 - July 2
Session 2: July 6 - July 17
Session 3: July 20 - July 31
Session 4: August 3 - August 14

DPR Therapeutic Recreation Camps:

Camp Adventure

Ages 6-16

Location:

Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

Camp Adventure is an inclusion-based summer camp for kids with and without disabilities. The program offers a variety of experiences that include swimming, arts and crafts, group activities, sports, environmental activities, adventurous trips, and much more.

Little Explorers Let's Play Together

Ages 3-7

Locations:

Chevy Chase Community Center

Fort Stanton Recreation Center

Rosedale Recreation Center

Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center

Let’s Play Together is a summer camp experience for children with and without disabilities. With the assistance of Inclusion Camp Counselors, children with disabilities will have the opportunity to become mainstreamed into an urban camping experience with children without disabilities in an inclusive setting. All will experience a variety of fun filled activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, trips and so much more.

Discovery Inclusion Camps

Ages: 6-10

Locations:

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

Sherwood Recreation Center

Fort Stevens Recreation Center

Inclusion camp is a summer camp experience for children with disabilities. With the assistance of an inclusion camp counselor, children with disabilities will have the opportunity to be mainstreamed into an urban camp experience with children without disabilities. All will experience a variety of fun-filled activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, trips and so much more.

Little Explorers Inclusion Camp

Ages: 3-5

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

A different type of event.

All assessments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. A recreation therapist determines acceptance into camp based on the accommodations needed for the participant.

If accepted, the therapist will then assist in selecting the best camping program to meet participants’ needs.

Please note, not every child will be accepted due to space and staff constraints.

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Request an Assessment

Thank you for your interest in DPR Therapeutic Recreation.

The assessment request form is now closed for the 2026 camp season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp?

Session 1: DC Resident Rate: $121.50

Sessions 2, 3, & 4: DC Resident Rate: $135

Reduced rates may apply to those who qualify.

Do you offer reduced rates based on need?

Yes. Please review DPR's policies and complete the DPR Reduced Rates form here.

How can I find out about OTHER DPR camps?

Visit DPRsummercamps.com for information about all of DPR's summer camp offerings.

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