Thursday, August 21, 2008
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to Join DPR, Youth Technology Institute, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission and others for Summer Olympics at Fort Lincoln Recreation Center
Youth participants of culturally-enriching summer camp will celebrate global knowledge through day of competition and program. Verizon and Comcast to be on hand to show support.
Media Only Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195 (DPR)
(Washington, DC) – The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced that on Friday, August 22, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr., DPR Director Clark E. Ray, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission Chief Executive Officer Erik A. Moses, and representatives from Comcast and Verizon will be on hand to celebrate the “Summer Olympics,” an end of the season competitive sports event sponsored by the Summer Explorers of Washington, DC. The event will be held from 10 am to 3 pm at the Fort Lincoln Recreation Center, 3100 Fort Lincoln Road, NE.
The Summer Explorers of Washington, DC, a component of the Youth Technology Institute, is a cultural enrichment camp for youth. This year, participants “explored” the USA, France, China, Brazil, Nigeria and Scotland through activities centered on these countries. The Youth Technology Institute has been a partner of DPR for the past two years.
“What better way to culminate a summer full of cultural and sports enrichment other than riding on the Olympic spirit,” said DPR Director Clark E. Ray. “I commend our partner, the Youth Technology Institute, for giving our children a global perspective through their activities and reinforcing that being world-class champions starts right here in the District of Columbia.”
Campers also participated in arts and crafts activities, reinforced their math skills using currency from each country, learned science experiments conducted by Mad Science, kept journals as well as listened to stimulating presentations by guest speakers from Nigeria and Brazil.
According to Erik A. Moses, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission chief executive officer, “It’s great to see local youngsters embrace the essence of the Olympics this summer. We hope that these games will further show our young people how athletic competition can inspire the athletes, spectators and our broader communities.”
• WHAT: Summer Olympics (end of program event) sponsored by DPR and the Youth Technology Institute’s Summer Explorers of Washington, DC.
• WHEN: Friday, August 22
10 am – 3 pm
• WHERE: Fort Lincoln Recreation Center
3100 Fort Lincoln Road, NE
• VISUALS AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor
Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr., Councilmember, Ward 5
Clark E. Ray, Director, DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Erik A. Moses, Chief Executive Officer, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission
Representatives from Comcast and Verizon
About the DC Department of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presents quality urban recreation and leisure services to residents and visitors to the District of Columbia. The agency supervises and maintains area parks, community facilities, and neighborhood recreation centers as well as coordinates a wide variety of programs including sports leagues, youth development, therapeutic recreation, aquatic programming, outdoor adventure, camping, child care services, and senior citizen activities. Adaptive programs and facilities are available for persons with disabilities.
About DC Sports and Entertainment Commission (DCSEC)
The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, an independent agency of the District of Columbia government, oversaw the successful construction of Nationals Park which was completed on time and within the cost cap. DCSEC is responsible for the management and operation of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the DC Armory and their adjacent facilities. The Commission is also charged with presenting and promoting sports, entertainment and special events.
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