Feb. 28 is last day to apply!

Dallas Park and Recreation Department is offering youth scholarships for eight-week enrichment camps at city recreation centers.

Financial assistance is available only to Dallas residents who qualify for state and federal financial programs. To complete an application, families will need to show proof of household income, residency, and participation in any other need-based programs such as WIC, CHIP, TANF or SNAP. Dallas Parks Foundation will review and award one scholarship for one child in a family.

Apply online at DallasParksFoundation.org

Scholarship details at www.dallasparks.org or call (214) 670-8847

“Dallas Park and Recreation is making recreation accessible to families who may not have adequate resources to keep their children mentally and physically active and engaged during the summer.”

Crystal R. Ross, Assistant Director, Dallas Park and Recreation

Dallas' summer camps begin in June and feature recreational, educational and cultural options for ages 5 to 12.

Activities include field trips, sports, creative art projects, life skills, and other kid-friendly fun. Other camp programs introduce youth to golf, tennis, performing arts and rowing.