 Through various partnerships around the city, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will provide opportunities for the District’s school-aged youth to enjoy an educational, fun-filled and safer summer. Get more information about summer programs below.
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| Camp Brown // Age Group: 7-13 years |
 Camp Ernest Brown is a 168-acre summer camp situated on the Potomac River. The camp provides children, ages 7 to 13, a one-week getaway from city life to connect with nature and explore the outdoors! Campers stay in wooden cabins and spend a relaxing week by the waterfront enjoying programs and activities, supervised by trained Boys & Girls Clubs counselors and Metropolitan Police Department School Resource Officers. Activities include swimming, biking, fishing, boating, sports and fitness, music, games, arts and crafts and much more! Campers leave on Monday mornings and return on Friday afternoons.
The first series of weekly camp sessions will begin the week of June 27, 2011. The final week of camp will begin on August 8, 2011. Camp spaces will fill up quickly, so parents are advised to select a week and begin the process of applying right away. Before applying for camp, parents should also obtain copies of shot records from the school nurse before the end of the school year. (Fee Included)
For more information, contact:
The Boys & Girls Club/Richard England Clubhouse #14
4103 Benning Road NE
phone 202-540-2307
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| “Beat the Streets” // Age Group: All Ages |
 This community outreach event serves as a traveling Community Festival and is a partnership between the Metropolitan Police Department, local social service agencies and community vendors. In a 3 to 5-hour block of time, community members (of all ages) enjoy musical performances from local marching bands and the MPD Police Band “Cops Come Knockin,” as well as a street festival-like environment with local vendors and literature distributed by local social service agencies. This is an opportunity for members of the community to experience the lighter side of the police department while enjoying dancing, free food and fun. (Free)
For more information on the summer schedule, contact:
Officer Arthur Douglas
School Resource Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
(202) 297-5124
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Jr. Police Academy Summer Job Program // Age Group: 14–18 years |
This ten-week summer program is for students who are curious about law, politics, the court system, government or law enforcement to gain an insider's perspective of the criminal justice system and the internal operations of the Metropolitan Police Department. The Jr. Police Academy offers students an opportunity to compare what they see on TV shows like "CSI" and "Law & Order" to MPD and the District of Columbia Government. (Summer Job)
Students will:
- Meet homicide detectives, investigators, police commanders, etc.
- Visit the Forensic Science Services Division at MPD.
- Visit the Crime & Punishment Museum.
- Participate in round-table motivational discussions.
- Visit the courthouse and interact with local judges.
- Meet members from the US Attorney's Office and Office of the Attorney General.
- Hear from lawyers about DC law and legal cases in the District and much more.
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STARS Teen Camp Program // Age Group: 14–17 |
 A partnership with the Summer Youth Employment Program, this summer job program will host two groups of teens (100 total) throughout the summer. The program will provide mentoring, motivational and recreational activities for youth between the ages of 14 and 17.
The STARS program is specifically designed to target youth, who are selected by School Resource Officers (SROs) and patrol officers, during the school year to participate in this educational and safety awareness summer day program. (Summer Job)
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MPD’s Safe Summer Kickoff/WPGC Community Softball Game // Age Group: 13–18 years |
This event will take place on the softball field of Stanton Elementary School on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 4pm – 8pm. It will serve as the kickoff to a summer campaign promoting a safe summer for families and youth of all ages.
The event will also provide parents with some last-minute options for structured events (camps/summer jobs) for their children during the summer months, while enjoying the first of a series of Community Softball Games in conjunction with WPGC’s Outreach Team. The event will feature free food, fun and entertainment. (Free)
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Friday Night Safe Haven // Age Group: 13–18 years |
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The Late Night Safe Haven initiative will be made available for all city youth, ages 13 and above, needing a free, but supervised social environment on Friday nights during the out-of-school months. The activities will take place in the months of June, July and August. Youth will have an opportunity to participate in positive social activities. (Free)
Events will be supervised by the Metropolitan Police Department and will take place:
Friday night from 6 pm to 11:30 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, Clubhouse #2
120 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
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| Teen Movie Night // Age Group: 13-17 years |
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The Office of Community Outreach of the Metropolitan Police Department will host a Citywide Teen Movie Night, scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the First District Station. The event will be held for teens, ages 13–17. This is an opportunity for teens around the city to enjoy a free and supervised event while enjoying popcorn and a feel-good, motivational movie. (Free)
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| MPD-Sponsored Water Park Field Trip // Age Group: 7-13 years |
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A summer outing for youth ages 7-13 to get away to a beach-like environment for the day. The date is subject to change, but is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2011. (Free)
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| Support of Summer Athletic Leagues // Age Group: 6-18 years |
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Youth Leagues for ages 6-18 (Free):
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| National Night Out // All Ages |
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National Night Out is a law enforcement event, held the first Tuesday in August of each year. This year, (August 2nd) the Metropolitan Police Department will host a series of festive community events around the city on that night, related to this national celebration to include free food, entertainment and fun for all ages. (Free)
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