How to Apply
Registration Open for Students attending Title 1 Schools: Jan. 6th
Students attending Non Title 1 Schools may register starting Feb. 22nd
Who Can Attend?
Any student entering 6th grade or older in the fall who will attend a public or public charter school in:
- Washington D.C.
- Prince George’s County, Maryland
- *Eligible* Montgomery County, Maryland
*Please consult our service area map for details
**Yes, we do offer Elementary School Programming, but not over the summer. See our ES Debate Page for details)
When Can I Sign Up?
- Jan 1st: Title 1 Schools Early Bird Sign Up
- Feb. 22nd: Non-Title 1 Schools
Registration is rolling and will continue until we run out of seats, so sign up today!
We will waitlist folks, and proactively move the list as the spring unfolds.
*New for 2025*
We will not accept applications from folks who have signed up but not attended without communicating a valid excuse in previous years.
When Is The Institute?
Varsity Program:
- Monday July 21st – Saturday, August 9th
JV / Novice Program:
- Monday, July 28th – Saturday, August 9th
As usual, our summer programming will be in person, full time (9 AM – 5 PM). Instruction is cumulative, so students who miss substantial time will be at a notable disadvantage.
Breakfast (8:30 AM) and lunch are provided
Marion Berry SYEP Host?
** WUDL is now a Marion Berry Summer Youth Employment Site. If applying for SYEP, choose us as the employer and you'll be able to do our summer program, AND SYEP **
Where is it?
DC Bilingual School (likely)
33 Riggs RD NE, Washington DC 20011
This gorgeous school is steps from the Ft. Totten Metro / Bus Hub, and easily accessibly by car on Riggs Rd NE.
How much does it cost?
Our mission is to reduce barriers to entry for this amazing activity. Thus, the summer institute is 100% free to attend for eligible families and schools.
Every student receives breakfast, lunch, all the supplies they will need, a T-shirt, and other swag each year.