City Kids applications and Fun Day: April 21, 2012!

City Kids is currently accepting applications from 6^th and 7^th graders who are interested in an exciting summer opportunity!

City Kids offers extraordinary outdoor adventure experiences for little or no cost to eligible children living in the greater Washington, DC area.

City Kids programs take place primarily in the Maryland countryside and in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While participating in City Kids, students leave their familiar urban environment and discover the outdoors, often for the first time! By learning new skills, meeting new friends, and developing greater self-confidence, students are better able to succeed in building happy, healthy, and productive relationships. While at City Kids, students will go horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing and fishing!

The application process for City Kids is slightly different this year as all applications must be completed and submitted by next Saturday, April 21 during the City Kids Fun Day! Fun Day! is mandatory for parents and guardians of all first-year (Ranger) City Kids students and for anyone interested in submitting an application to enroll for the Summer 2012 program.

During Fun Day!, all new Rangers and Ranger applicants will get the chance to meet each other as well as a few senior City Kids students (JETs) as they work together on fun challenges. During these activities, parents will receive a thorough introduction to City Kids as well as some important information about the summer. City Kids staff will provide an in-depth look at the experiences students have received over the years and will answer any questions parents and students have about the program.

The Fun Day! and Parent Orientation will be held at the Aquatic Resources Education Center from 11am – 2pm. The Aquatic Resources Education Center is located at:

Anacostia Park

1900 Anacostia Drive

Washington, DC 20020

There is ample free parking at the Center!

If you have any questions about the application (please contact Mr. Cotton for an application) or the upcoming Fun Day!, please contact:

Pete Broyles

Director of Afterschool Programs

(202) 488-0627, ext. 248 (office)

(202)590-6826 (cell)

Matt Hirschhorn

Program Coordinator

(202) 488-0627, ext.231 (office)

(202)465-6458 (cell)