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Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced free summer programs for District youth, emphasizing the importance of safe and enriching activities during the ongoing Extreme Heat Alert. Families can register for various offerings, including STEM camps, library events, and evening hangouts. The city aims to ensure every young person has access to opportunities for growth and fun this summer.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announces free summer programs for DC youth, emphasizing registration is still open for various activities. Families are encouraged to utilize resources to stay safe during the ongoing Extreme Heat Alert. The District offers a wide range of engaging programs, from STEM camps to fitness classes.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that families can still register for free summer programs for youth across Washington, D.C. The offerings include STEM camps, library programs, and various recreational activities, with an emphasis on safety during the current extreme heat alert.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced free summer programs for District youth, emphasizing the importance of providing enriching activities amid an Extreme Heat Alert. Families can still register for various programs, including STEM camps, library events, and evening hangouts. The District aims to ensure every young person has access to safe and engaging summer opportunities.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced free summer programs for District youth, including STEM camps and library events, urging families to register before slots fill. Amid an Extreme Heat Alert, the Mayor emphasized safety, encouraging hydration and use of cooling centers.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced free summer programs for District youth, including STEM camps and library events, available across all eight wards. Families can register through the Out of School Time DC portal, which simplifies access to these opportunities. With an Extreme Heat Alert in effect, residents are reminded to stay safe and hydrated.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that free summer programs for youth are still available across Washington, D.C. Families can register for a variety of activities, including STEM camps and library events, amid an Extreme Heat Alert. The city encourages residents to utilize resources to stay safe and cool.

Mayor Bowser Highlights Free, Safe and Fun Summer Opportunities for DC Youth, Encourages Families to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the availability of free summer activities for District youth, emphasizing the importance of summer learning programs. Families can register for various enriching activities, including STEM camps and field trips, as the city remains under an Extreme Heat Alert.

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Alert for Sunday, June 22, Extreme Heat Alert for Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 25

Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a Heat Alert for June 22 and an Extreme Heat Alert from June 23 to June 25 in Washington, DC, as temperatures may exceed 100 degrees. Residents are advised to stay indoors, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors, with additional resources like cooling centers and transportation services for the unsheltered.

Bowser Administration Highlights Food Assistance Programs for Students During the Summer Months

The Bowser Administration promotes summer meal programs for students as they transition into summer break. The DC SUN Bucks program provides eligible families with a one-time $120 benefit to help purchase food, impacting approximately 80,000 students this summer.