[Archived] Gear Up for After School Fun: Register Now for School Year Power-On and Power-Up Programs

For Immediate Release: August 18, 2014

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is currently accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 School Year Power-On and Power-Up after school recreation programs. Organized by age groups, youth will maintain a full schedule of age-appropriate activities incorporating play, learning, cultural enrichment and positive social interaction. Activities include creative and performing arts, homework time, sports, fitness, holiday and family events and much more.

Power-On for grades K-6 is offered weekdays from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, 1101 Janney’s Ln.
Charles Barrett Recreation Center, 1115 Martha Custis Dr.
Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 25 West Reed Ave.
Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave.
William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave.

Power-Up for grades 6-8 is offered at Francis C. Hammond Middle School, 4646 Seminary Rd., weekdays from 3:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. A transportation option is available for students attending George Washington Middle School.

Register online at alexandriava.gov/Recreation or by visiting the Registration & Reservation Office at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St., Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Applications for payment plans or financial assistance must be made in person and parent information packets are required to complete registration.

Please call 703.746.5414 for more information or visit our website at alexandriava.gov/Recreation.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City's Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Margaret Orlando with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703.746.5429 (VA Relay 711) or e-mail margaret.orlando@alexandriava.gov.