Educators Night Reading Program Writing Program Think At the Rink Hockey School Sign up for Updates

The Caps in School curriculum offers educators and grade-school students to engage with the Washington Capitals and participate in a variety of classroom programming.

The reading program is designed to encourage students in grades K-5 to add more reading to their daily activity. Caps in School also launched a writing program in 2022-23 that provides students 14 and under the opportunity to fine-tune their writing skills, while engaging with the Capitals.

The Capitals will also host a "Think at the Rink" field trip, designed for 3rd-5th graders to leverage STEM in hockey.

Educators Night

Educators Night

The Capitals are hosting Educators Night on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 p.m. against the Columbus Blue Jackets. All teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and families are encouraged to attend the game at a discounted rate and will receive an exclusive gift. Tickets purchased through the special event ticket link will receive a limited-edition Educators' drink tumbler!

Reading Program

Reading Program

The Caps in School Reading Program is designed to encourage K-5th grade students to add more reading to their daily activity. All students receive bookmarks. Students and teachers can look forward to monthly competitions, fun prizes and raffles for the top reading classes, and more! Join the 2023-2024 Caps in School Reading Program today.

Reading Program registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year for K-5th grade.

Writing Program

Writing Program

The Caps in School Writing Program is designed to encourage students to fine-tune their skills and focus their writing while building confidence and gaining experience. All students in grades 1 through 8 within a 75-mile radius of Capital One Arena are welcome to participate. Only one entry per student will be accepted.

Check back here for updates on the 2024 Caps in School Writing Program! If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected].

Hockey School

Hockey School

The Washington Capitals Hockey School program, presented by Capital One, is aimed at providing access and introducing the sport of hockey to children in elementary and middle school. The program is currently implemented in over 1,300 local schools reaching over 840,000 students annually and includes free equipment and a custom curriculum. To learn more about the program, visit www.capsyouthhockey.com/hockeyschool.