Facility Rentals - Georgetown Day School

Georgetown Day School offers a variety of opportunities for members of the community to utilize our space.

The School’s priorities for space use are: 1) curricular; 2) student, family, alumni, faculty and staff, and other members of our community; and 3) external individuals and groups who would like to use the space consistent with the School’s mission and philosophy.

If you are interested in using space at GDS:

Complete the form OR call 202-295-1091 or email rentals@gds.org with your event details, including:
- type of space you need
- type of event you plan to host
- date and time of your event
If we can accommodate your request, we will send an event-specific memorandum of understanding and a standard facilities-use agreement (example available at right) for you to fill out and return.
The agreement will state the usage fee and security deposit (10% of the usage fee) due in advance, at least 7 days before your requested date. Most rentals require a minimum fee of $185/hour. The security deposit will be returned upon successful completion of the event.
Our contract requires proof of insurance for all use of the space.
Please expect a minimum two-week turn-around time for all space requests.

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Available Facilities

Large Meeting Spaces

GDS has several large meeting spaces. They range in capacity from 50 to 275 people seated lecture style. The High School building has a variety of spaces for different sized groups. There are 2 classrooms that can accommodate about 25 individuals or more. There are several open spaces that can accommodate 75 people in an informal setting. The Wrestling Room and Internet Cafe can accommodate 100-150 people and the Forum can accommodate about 275 people.

HS Forum and Internet Cafe

The High School Forum and Internet Cafe are lovely sites for lectures, conferences, and large gatherings. The Forum consists of a large set of stairs and landings that can seat approximately 450 students (and maximum of 275 people when chairs are set up). Up to 12 tables can be set up on the landings of the Forum itself. It is equipped with a podium, projector, and microphone.

We do not recommend using the Forum or Internet Cafe before 7:30 pm on a weeknight because many students are still waiting to be picked up after sports or theater activities. This space cannot be closed off, so if there are other activities taking place in the building, people may be walk by or stop to observe your event.

If you intend to use our podium, projector, and/or microphones, we may require you to hire a GDS technical support person to ensure that you are properly set up.

Classrooms

Gym Use

The HS Gym is available for outside use from mid-February through June only (on weeknights between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.), and includes many black-out dates due to high school events.

Generally speaking, gym rentals must adhere to the following guidelines:

We do not allow one-time use; we prefer a minimum 6–8 week ongoing use agreement.
The School may limit the number of hours each team may use the facility to maximize use by GDS families in order to allow for greater access for all.
The gym is available for outside use for athletic purposes only.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
All participants (children and adults) must have a signed waiver to play.
Access to other areas of the school are not permitted (including weight rooms, the track, classrooms, etc.)
GDS will not furnish any athletic equipment.
Insurance and a signed contract are required.
We provide a discounted rate for GDS families, when the GDS family member agrees to sign the contract and be present at all practices and games.
Fees for use of space are not tax-deductible.

For all of our outside athletic groups, a single misuse of the space may result in the entire agreement being canceled. We are highly conscious of the fact that the gymnasium is the School's PE classroom and expect it to be used and left in the same condition in which it was left by our teachers.

Black Box Theaters

Dance Studio

Libraries

Wrestling Rooms

The Wrestling Rooms in each building are available for use outside of wrestling season.

The Lower/Middle School Wrestling Room is fully padded and serves as a good location for yoga classes or other activities where it is safe to move around in socks. The High School Wrestling Room is a large, tiled space fitted with a projector, screen, and several bleachers. In the past, it has been used for athletic training, fairs, and youth programs.

Tutoring At GDS

We recognize that our students and families sometimes make a decision to receive tutoring services. We encourage all tutors to work hand-in-hand with our learning specialists.

To ensure that adults working on campus are held to the same standards as GDS staff members, we require a background check, a TB test, a certificate of insurance, and a signed memorandum of understanding from all tutors working with GDS students on campus. We also ask that tutors pay a $250/semester registration fee. We do not allow tutors to work with non-GDS students on campus.

For further information about tutoring on campus, please contact the appropriate divisional learning specialists.

Facilities FAQs

Does GDS have any campus use, noise and lighting restrictions?

Yes, GDS and any rental must follow our BZA agreement 19599-A restrictions for campus use, noise, and lighting:

All extracurricular or inter-scholastic activities held on the Campus shall be concluded by 11:30 p.m.
All interscholastic athletic events utilizing the Campus athletic field(s) shall be scheduled to conclude no later than 7:30 p.m. In situations where an event goes into overtime, is subject to weather delays, or is subject to other conditions that force the event past 7:30 p.m., the event must be concluded no later than 8:00 p.m. No use of outdoor playing fields, playgrounds, outdoor recreational facilities, and green space shall be permitted after sundown.
GDS has no artificial lighting of the athletic field(s), playgrounds, outdoor recreation facilities, or green space.
No exterior building lights shall be directed toward the existing residences along 43rd Street, N.W.
The loudspeaker (i.e., audio) and bell systems within the Campus shall not be audible in the neighborhood except for standard emergency alarm systems. There shall be no permanent outdoor audio system of any kind except those required by law or for safety.
Temporary outdoor audio systems (apart from a loudspeaker, bell system, and alarm system) at the Campus shall be allowed only during school hours for special school events.

Our Playground

Georgetown Day School's playground is open to the public during non-school hours for casual play. It is not available for rent or for organized community events.

Visit our Playground

Meet the Team

Natalie Markley

Director of Community-Focused Auxiliary Programs

School: 202-295-1091

Yenny Hernandez

External Relations Associate

School: 202-295-6189

Available Facilities

Large Meeting Spaces

HS Forum and Internet Cafe

Classrooms

Gym Use

Black Box Theaters

Dance Studio

Libraries

Wrestling Rooms

Tutoring At GDS

Facilities FAQs

Does GDS have any campus use, noise and lighting restrictions?

Do you allow outside groups to use space for parties or galas?

Do you allow outside groups to use space during the school day?

Do you require a security deposit?

When are fees due?

Are your rates all standard?

If School events take priority, will my event get canceled?

May we serve food or use a caterer?

May we serve alcohol at our event?

Are dogs and other pets permitted on campus?

Do you allow religious or political groups to use your facilities?

Our Playground

Meet the Team

Natalie Markley

Yenny Hernandez