MBSYEP Youth Information
2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Application Is Now Open! Click Here to Apply.
Important Documents
- 2026 MBSYEP Eligibility Document Checklist
- 2026 MBSYEP Overview
- 2026 MBSYEP Online Orientation Guide
- 2026 MBSYEP Youth and Parent Information Packet
- Office of Youth Programs Parent Consent Form.pdf
- Office of Youth Programs Participant Consent Form
Spanish Documents
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U.S. Bank Focus Card Information
General Information
U.S. Bank Focus Card FAQs
U.S. Bank Focus Card Pre-Acquisition Disclosure
General Information - Spanish
U.S. Bank Focus Card FAQs - Spanish
U.S. Bank Focus Card Pre-Acquisition Disclosure - Spanish
*Issuer Statement: The Focus Card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association pursuant to a license from Visa. U.S.A. Inc. (c) U.S. Bank Member FDIC.
Kids Ride Free Program
The Kids Ride Free (KRF) SmarTrip card can also be used this summer for transportation to and from activities related to MBSYEP. Your KRF SmarTrip card can be used for Metrorail, and Metrobus. MBSYEP will not provide an additional SMARTRIP if the participant is eligible for Kids Ride Free. If you currently have a KRF SmarTrip card for school, please hold on to it so that you can use it this summer.
If you previously received a KRF SmarTrip card, but have lost or misplaced it this year, please request a new Kids Ride Free SmarTrip card from your school’s DC One Card administrator. Please be aware that all lost cards will be reported to WMATA and will no longer be active.
For additional information please click HERE.
Program Dates
MBSYEP 2026 will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, and will end Friday, August 7, 2026.
The six-week program consists of 29 days of work (the District of Columbia will observe Friday, July 3, 2026, as a holiday and youth will not be paid for this day).
Program Timeline
|
Event |
Date |
|---|---|
|
Application Opens |
January 26, 2026 |
|
Application Closes |
March 6, 2026 |
|
Certification Ends |
March 28, 2026 |
|
Youth Orientation Begins |
April 4, 2026 |
|
Program Begins |
June 29, 2026 |
|
Program Ends |
August 7, 2026 |