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Each winter my team pulls together lists of summer camps, summer employment opportunities and scholarships to share with our community. There are always some opportunities we miss or simply aren't aware of. If you know of an opportunity not listed below, please send it via email to [email protected] and I'll be sure to share it via social media.
I want to urge all high school seniors who plan to continue their education in a degree or certificate program to be sure to apply for the Crescent Cities Charities scholarship -- this organization is eager to support District 3 students with scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $5,000!
Please share this information with your friends, family and neighbors.
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Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp information will be published on April 1 on their website. Registration begins April 19 at 9:00 a.m. |
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Art Works Now in Hyattsville offers 10 weeks of summer camps. Registration is open now.
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Friends Community School offers weekly sessions for campers ages 3.5-14, including Counselor-in-Training courses for high schoolers.
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The City of Hyattsville offers summer camps. Learn more.
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Joe's Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier offers 10 weeks of summer camp. Learn more. |
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University of Maryland offers numerous summer programs for K-12 student camps including engineering programs, business programs, and more. Learn about specific programs through these links:
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Sew Creative Lounge in Mt. Rainier offers summer camps.
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Ancestral Knowledge offers outdoor day camps in Greenbelt.
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Summer Employment and Job Readiness |
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Employ Prince George's offers an extraordinary number of job seeker and job training programs.
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The Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) offers County youth and young adults ages 14 to 22 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences in community organizations, private sector companies, and government agencies.
Applications for the Prince George's County Summer Youth Employment Program open March 1, 2022.
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The LAYC/MMYC Prince George’s County Workforce Program offers job skills and life skills training, paid internships, job placement services, GED preparation, one-on-one tutoring, case management, and support services for out-of-school youth ages 16-24. Learn more.
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M-NCPPC and Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation hires seasonal summer employment and offers summer college internship experiences. Learn more.
FREE lifeguard training is available for individuals who qualify and commit to working at a Department of Parks and Recreation aquatic facility. Learn more.
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Disability Apprenticeship Program |
Project HIRE, an apprenticeship program, which provides individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 and 25 a meaningful paid job training experience with a Prince George’s County Government agency.
Participants will be placed within a Host County agency for a period of one year and during this time they will have an opportunity to enhance current skills, learn new skills, and gain on the job work experience.
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Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.
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Crescent Cities Charities is committed to awarding about 150 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 in 2022. The organization is eager to support students from Prince George's County, especially from Parkdale High School. Scholarships can be used for any undergraduate degree or certificate program at an accredited college or university. Apply today!
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Recent graduates of PGCPS may be eligible for a full scholarship covering tuition and fees for Prince George's Community College. Learn more.
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The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is a last dollar scholarship that is available to students who enroll at a Maryland community colleges. Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 to cover any remaining tuition and mandatory fee expenses after Federal or state financial aid has been applied. Learn more.
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Every member of the Maryland General Assembly -- state Senators and Delegates -- awards scholarships to residents of their district.
Reach out to your state Delegate(s) and Senator today to apply.
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Prince George's County Public Schools has compiled an extensive list of scholarships and financial aid resources.
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The C.D. Mote, Jr. Incentive Awards Program is designed for exceptional students who demonstrate academic ability, uncommon persistence and maturity despite very difficult circumstances. Through full scholarships and wraparound services, Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince George's County high school students with significant financial need can attend and thrive at the University of Maryland.
More than a prestigious scholarship, at the heart of the Incentive Awards Program is the development of individual character and community responsibility within an intimate network of staff, peers, advisors and mentors.
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Each year, the Hyattsville/ Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated award scholarships to assist minority students in their goal of pursuing Achievement in Higher Education.
The scholarships are restricted to minority students currently enrolled in Senior High School Programs in Prince George's County, Maryland. The scholarships are also available to minority undergraduate college students, not exceeding their second year in college, who are residents of Prince George's County.
Students enrolled in Prince George's Community College are also eligible. The scholarships are primarily directed toward minority males, however, all minority students may apply.
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The Greater Washington Urban League & Thursday Network will award several scholarships to deserving high school scholars and college students, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 who live or attend school in Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, MD, and Montgomery County, MD. The 2022 application process has not yet opened, but you can learn more and prepare to apply.
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The University of Maryland Office of Financial aid lists numerous scholarships for students attending the University of Maryland. Learn more.
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Programs to Help You Prepare for College Success |
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L.E.E.P TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION, Inc. organization, creates and supports programs that directly achieve positive outcomes for underrepresented students by improving high school graduation rates and college acceptance through educational enrichment activities, internships, community engagement, leadership development and parental involvement.
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For over 30 years, FGCB has helped young people realize a dream that often seemed out of reach: To be the first in their families to receive a college education.
FGCB is a community-based organization which offers youth and their families a “pipeline” of educational interventions comprising academic readiness, supportive services and guidance to achieve high school graduation, college admissions and earn a post-secondary degree.
The organization functions to address the need for “outside of school” and “college access supports” to increase the number of low-income students who graduate from high school prepared for college, enrolled in quality institutions and matriculate in four years.
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Created by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 1997, EOC provides information and assistance to low-income, first-generation college-bound citizens in Prince George's county age 19 and older to gain admission and obtain financial aid for post-secondary education enrollment.
EOC has seen substantial growth over the last decade and now assists more than 1,000 adults per year in Enrollment or re-enrollment in post secondary education; Guidance and counseling in the post-secondary admissions process; Academic, personal, and career counseling;
Assistance with completing the FAFSA application and securing financial aid for students through various resources; and Referral to community agencies to complete GED process.
The EOC main office is located in Riverdale and maintains additional office space and staff on campus within the AAP facility
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Public Safety Job Opportunities |
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In Case You Missed It -- #ICYMI |
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Contact Your District 3 Team |
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Dannielle Glaros
301-952-3060
Wanda Brooks
240-537-8153
Katerin De La O Lara
301-952-3060
Jaqueline Menjivar
240-537-8073
Aimee Olivo
301-741-5273
*New* Mailing Address: 1301 McCormick Drive, 2nd Floor, Largo, MD 20774
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