Arlington County Recreation, Youth & Family Programs

04/21/2026

Looking for a fun and rewarding job this summer? We have positions available for Activity Leads, Assistant Directors and Directors at our elementary RecPlay Camps. These positions help plan daily recreation activities, managing programing and develop daily curriculum for the camp. View more information about the positions and apply here:

We are looking for enthusiastic, fun, high-energy Summer Camp Directors. If you are part leader, part problem-solver, part hype-person, and 100% passionate about making kids' summers magical, we want YOU!

04/20/2026

High schoolers are invited to join us for Career Cafe's Speaker Series this Thursday, April 23 at Arlington Mill Community Center. During this session, Amanda Padilla-Brennan will help your teens gain insight into today’s hiring processes, what makes a strong candidate, and how to prepare for interviews with confidence. Amanda will also share practical tips on positioning yourself for success and explore career opportunities available across the DMV area. A Q&A session will follow, giving you the chance to ask your questions and get real-world advice. Reach out to Rula Minawi at [email protected] for questions.

04/01/2026

The final Teen Takeover of the year returns to Central Library for a night of fun! This event is free to middle and high school students and takes place Saturday, April 11 from 7-10 p.m. Activities include z-tag, craft corner, gaming station, a special look at The Shop and more! Register for the event here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Programs/Teens/Teen-Night-Events/Central-Library-Teen-Takeover

03/26/2026

Applications are still open for our next StART-Up Studio until April 10! This free, 5-week program will focus on jewelry making where teens will be able to work on their own business plan while creating art. The program runs Mondays and Wednesdays from April 20-May 20. At the completion of the program participants will have an opportunity to showcase and sell their work. Learn from skilled mentors in a fun and creative space. Apply here and grow your artistry:

03/23/2026

The fun continues at Arlington Mill Community Center during Spring Break! Arlington Mill Drop-In will be open March 30-April 3 from 1-7PM with a meal being offered at 4:30PM. Middle and high school teens will be able to use the DJ booth, access the new gaming lounge, have open gym time, and more! This program is free and no advanced registration is required.

03/04/2026

Last Friday night was quite the party! With the return of the Battle of the DJs, sensory space, art projects, a lively dance floor and more, we saw over 400 teens at our Amazon After Hours Teen Takeover!
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Huge shoutout to Amazon for their partnership and for opening their doors to make this experience possible. Also, thanks to Arlington County Community Arts, Arlington VA Public Library and all the teens who showed up, brought the energy, and made this takeover a night to remember. ⁣
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👏 Congratulations to our Battle of the DJs winner, L1f3gard3 aka Miraitowa Kawasaki.⁣
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Does this look like fun? There’s another Teen Takeover coming up on March 14 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center - register here: https://bit.ly/4d0w2bb

02/17/2026

Registration to Volunteer during this year's Summer Camps opens tomorrow, February 18 at noon! This is a great way to gain new leadership skills, work experience, service hours all while you help in a fun camp environment. For a full list of volunteer requirements and how to register, visit the link below.
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/About/Volunteer/Volunteer-Arlington-County-Summer-Camps
Any questions can be emailed to [email protected]

02/10/2026

Let the gaming begin! 🎮🎉

02/03/2026

This month we have two Teen University Trips available for your teens ages 14-19! These trips are free and offer a glimpse into university life followed by a fun activity to wind down the day. The first trip is Morgan State University and an AMC Movie on Wednesday, Feb. 11 (which is an early release day). The second trip is the University of Mary Washington and Fun Land on Saturday, Feb. 21. For more information and to register, follow the link below.
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Programs/Teens/University-Trip-Series

01/30/2026

Skate Night is back tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. at TJ! Please note that snack bar offerings will be limited and will include items such as chips, candy, and drinks. Hot food will not be available this evening. We can't wait to see you there!

01/24/2026

With the snow approaching, we wanted to share some previous recourses from our Rec at Home series! Follow along virtual story times, crafts, and easy activities using simple at-home materials. More videos can be found on the Rec at Home Page linked below. Stay warm this weekend and continue the run of recreation indoors! https://www.youtube.com//videos

01/16/2026

Get ready to make waves at our New Year’s Indoor Pool Party next weekend, Saturday, Jan. 24 from 7-10 p.m.! Dive into an epic night of water games or kick back & lounge poolside with refreshing drinks. Vibe out to our Live DJ, soak in the warm atmosphere & celebrate the new year with your friends in style! Participants need to bring a change of clothes and towel - reminder that only clear bags are allowed into the event. Register for the event here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Programs/Teens/Teen-Night-Events/Long-Bridge-Teen-Takeover