Out-of-School Time Programs
DCPS students in grades Pre-K-8 have access to academic support and enrichment activities free of charge at 55 schools through the District’s Out of School Time Programs (OSTP). Scholars must be enrolled to enjoy afterschool programming. Find out if your school is served by OSTP and register at dcps.dc.gov/afterschool.
- Schools not participating in OSTP may offer their own afterschool programs to students. Please contact your student’s school for more information.
Learn24
The Learn24 network is the Bowser Administration’s hub for all afterschool and summer program opportunities available for school-aged youth (ages 5 – 18). Learn24 is led by the Deputy Mayor for Education’s Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office). Families can utilize Learn24 to locate high-quality, out-of-school time (OST) programs. For more information about the out-of-school time opportunities available for youth and families, including information about OST scholarship opportunities, email [email protected] or visit learn24.dc.gov.
Achievement Centers
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Achievement Centers, located at 450 H Street NE and at 2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, provide youth free access to educational resources and vocational programs. For more information contact (202) 576-7299 or visit dyrs.dc.gov/service/achievement-centers.
Out-of-School Time Youth Scholarship Program
Families of K-12 students, who meet the eligibility requirements, can apply for up to $10,000 in scholarship assistance for out-of-school time programming. The funds can cover the cost of school year, weekend, summer, and other out of school time programs, e.g. academic enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, athletics, dance, coding, STEM, etc. Applications will open this fall. For more information, email [email protected] or visit learn24.dc.gov.
Coming in 2025: My Afterschool DC
A new My Afterschool DC online portal will help equip all families with the knowledge of and access to high-quality out-of-school time programs.
Department of Parks and Recreation Out-of-School Programming
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has a wide array of team and individual sports to keep young people engaged and active. Soccer, football, fitness, lacrosse, gymnastics, swimming, tennis and more! Visit DPRprograms.com to register and view a full catalog of programs and activities.
- DPR Out-of-School Time and Social Recreation: DPR offers Enrichment Zone and Afternoon Access programs for kids ages 6 - 12, a safe, supportive, and structured afterschool environment Monday through Friday at neighborhood recreation centers. Activities include social development activities, arts and crafts, sports and fitness and more.
- DPR Break Camps: DPR offers camps at neighborhood recreation centers for ages 3 - 5 and 6 - 12 on many days when DC Public Schools (DCPS) are closed and during DCPS winter and spring breaks.
- Supreme Teens: Teens ages 13 - 19 can come together at 23 recreation centers across DC for year-round enriching activities including trips, community service, and more.
- Young Ladies On The Rise and Young Men, Future Leaders: These programs run the entire school year, engaging girls and boys ages 6 - 12 in leisure, social, educational and community service activities to support positive development. The programs meet after school 1-2 days a week for 1-2 hours at recreation centers throughout DC.