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The Caps in School curriculum offers educators and grade-school students opportunities 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.

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! 

The 2026-27 Caps in School Reading Program will launch in early fall. Please check back here for updates and a link to register.

Writing Program

The Caps in School Writing is designed to encourage students to fine-tune their skills and focus their writing while building confidence and gaining experience. Kids ages 14 and under are welcome to participate. Only one entry per student will be accepted. Information on the 2026-27 Writing Program will be posted later this year. Please check back here for more updates.

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 1,601 local schools reaching over 1,052,294 students annually and includes free equipment and a custom curriculum.

Field Trips

The Washington Capitals are proud to host students for a yearly Caps in School Field Trip presented by KPMG! The annual trip is designed to use STEM in hockey to create a fun learning experience that keeps students engaged and opens their eyes to examples of STEM happening around them.

Information on the 2026-27 Caps in School Field Trip will be posted later this year. Please check back here for more updates.