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Feed2012 Spring Break Camps Guide
Spring Break Camps can offer your child a way to explore new topics and learn new skills outside of the classroom. From day camps to week-long camps, this comprehensive guide to the educational camps being offered in and around the OKC metro can help your child make the most of Spring Break—and have fun doing it! Please note that many camps fill quickly and early registration is generally required. Please contact the specific venue to register.
[Editor's Note: This is a working list, so check back often for new listings. If you know of a Spring Break camp that you would like to have included, please email the listing information to calendar@metrofamilymagazine.com or leave a comment below.]
Also, don't miss our Spring Break Activities Guide, featuring events, drop-in opportunities and activities taking place during Spring Break!
Editor's Note: Although not a camp, Spring Break will be more fun with your family attending MetroFamily's Kids Fest on March 24th! Click here to learn more.
Monday, March 12 - Thursday, March 15
- FREE Sassy Into Spring Camp for middle school girls of single parents ages 11-14 sponsored by the Bethel Foundation (13003 N Western, OKC) includes crafts, speakers, nutrition, goal planning, self esteem issues, home safety and more. Lunch served daily. Pre-registration required by March 1). FREE for children of single parents. 9am-noon. 286-3700, www.bethelfoundationusa.com.
Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16
- Did You Ever Spring Break Camp at Science Museum Oklahoma explores creating music with a Tesla Coil, trapping a Lightning Bolt, freezing a Rainbow, levitating a pencil, making it snow inside & much more through hands-on activities. Registration includes a t-shirt. For students in grades 1-6. Register by March 5. $235 members, $250 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 602-3760, www.sciencemuseumok.org.
- Spring Break Youth Camps: Viva Arte! at the City Arts Center (3000 General Pershing) allows children to be inspired by some of history’s most celebrated Mexican artists as they experience the exhibition Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern & Contemporary Mexican Art & use their imagination to create works of art reflecting the culture & history represented in this exhibition. Early bird discount before March 3. Registration available online. Before & After-care available Monday-Thursday for $6 per child, per day. Ages 5-13. $150. 951-0000, www.cityartscenter.org.
- Thunder Spring Break Camp at Transformation Fitness Center (14701 N Kelly, Edmond) invites boys & girls ages 5-16 to learn basketball skills & character lessons from experienced coaches & players. All skill levels welcome. Campers receive ticket to a future game & a t-shirt. $150, $130 season ticket holders & Kids Club members. 9am-1pm. www.nba.com/thunder/community/youth_basketball.html.
- Spring Break Camps at techJOYnT (8328 Glade Ave, OKC) invite kids to explore science through robotics, programming, arts, math, engineering and more with hands-on activities. Camps available for Elementary, Middle & High School age groups 6-18 years old. See website for detailed schedule and to register. Lunch and snacks included. 15% discount through February 29th. $280 per week members, $350 per week nonmembers. 7:30-11:30am or Noon-4pm. 345-5010, www.techjoynt.org.
- OKC RIVERSPORT Spring Break Kayaking Camp at the Boatbouse District Welcome Center inside Chesapeake Finish Line Tower (corner of S Lincoln Blvd & SE 6th St) includes all-day Kayak Adventure Camp for youth ages 10-17 and half-day "Atom" Kayak Adventure Camp for youth ages 8-10. $150 half-day; $300, full day. 8am-noon or 8am-4pm. 552-4040, www.riversportokc.org.
Tuesday, March 13 - Friday, March 16
- Spring Break Art at the OKC Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr, OKC) invites children ages 5-7 & 8-10 to create works of art inspired by pieces in the galleries as well as the cityscapes of downtown OKC. Camp concludes with a display of student art at 4pm on Friday followed by a reception. Before & after care is available from 8-9am & 4-5pm for $5 per child per day (no after care on Friday). Materials provided, students must bring a non-perishable sack lunch, drink & two snacks each day. $120 members, $130 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com.
- Beginning Film & Video Production at the OKC Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr, OKC) invites children ages 11-13 to learn more about the different aspects of video production & the media industry while making a group video project from start to finish. Camp concludes with a screening of student video projects on Friday at 3:45pm. Before & after care is available from 8-9am & 4-5pm for $5 per child per day (no after care on Friday). Materials provided, students must bring a non-perishable lunch, drink & two snacks each day. $120 members, $130 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com.
Monday, March 19
- Sewing Machine Fun! at Sew Biz (3612 NW 174, Edmond) invites children ages 8 & up to make a fun Bean Bug using a sewing machine. Camp is limited to four campers. Each camper gets use of a digital Singer sewing machine & notions. All supplies included. This camp is a prerequisite for all upcoming Sew Biz Spring & Summer Camps. Registration required. $15. 9-11am or 1-3pm. 285-6366, www.sewbizok.weebly.com.
Monday, March 19 - Wednesday, March 21
- City of Moore Spring Break Youth Basketball at the Moore Community Center (301 S Howard, Moore) invites children ages 6-16 to learn offense & defense skills in game-like scenarios with Westmoore High School men’s Coach, Scott Hodges. $50 per camper. 9am-noon. 793-5090, www.cityofmoore.com.
- SoccerCity Spring Break Camp at SoccerCity (4520 Old Farm Rd, OKC) for kids ages 4-15 divided by age and ability. Two camps offered will be Recreational & Advanced player training. Campers should bring a ball and shinguards.$95 per player. 9am-noon. 748-3888, www.soccercityokcity.com.
Monday, March 19 - Thursday, March 22
- Spring Break Youth Camp at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1700 NE 63rd St, OKC) focuses on aspects of the temporary exhibitions Pueblo to Pueblo: The Legacy of Southwest Indian Pottery & The Sun & His Wife. Activities include pottery, jewelry, art & more. Ages 10-13 years old. Before and after care available at 8am until 5pm for an additional $20 per child. Advanced registration required. $130. 9am-4pm. 478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.
- Spring Break Camp presented by Kid Co Theatre at Dove Dance Academy (5842 NW 72nd Place) invites children in grades 1-4 to spend a week creating their own original play. $225 per student. 563-5437, www.okkidco.org.
Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23
- Did You Ever Spring Break Camp at Science Museum Oklahoma explores creating music with a Tesla Coil, trapping a Lightning Bolt, freezing a Rainbow, levitating a pencil, making it snow inside & much more through hands-on activities. Registration includes a t-shirt. For students in grades 1-6. Register by March 12. $235 members, $250 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 602-3760, www.sciencemuseumok.org.
- Spring Break Youth Camps: Viva Arte! at the City Arts Center (3000 General Pershing) allows children to be inspired by some of history’s most celebrated Mexican artists as they experience the exhibition Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern & Contemporary Mexican Art & use their imagination to create works of art reflecting the culture & history represented in this exhibition. Early bird discount before March 3. Registration available online. Before & After-care available Monday-Thursday for $6 per child, per day. Ages 5-13. $150. 951-0000, www.cityartscenter.org.
- City of Moore Spring Break Mad Science at the Moore Community Center (301 S Howard, Moore) invites children to have fun while learning in Science in Motion & Science Adventure Quest. For ages 6-11. $100 per camper. 9am-noon. 793-5090, www.cityofmoore.com.
- Thunder Spring Break Camp at the Santa Fe Life Center (6300 N Santa Fe) invites boys & girls ages 5-16 to learn basketball skills & character lessons from experienced coaches & players. All skill levels welcome. Campers receive ticket to a future game & a t-shirt. $150, $130 season ticket holders & Kids Club members. 9am-1pm. www.nba.com/thunder/community/youth_basketball.html.
- Spring Break Camps at Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (2501 N Blackwelder) offers camps for children ages 5-13 in theatre, musical theatre & magic. Before & after care available. $150. 9am-4pm. 606-7003, www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.
- Spring Break Mini-Camp at Mustang Town Center (1201 N Mustang, Mustang) invites children in grades K-5 to enjoy a variety of activities including a fishing derby, crafts, games & more. Participants must wear sneakers & bring a sack lunch each day. Pre-registration required. $90 per week or $40 per day. 7am-6pm. 376-3411, www.cityofmustang.org.
- Spring Break Camp at Yukon Community Center (2200 S Holly, Yukon) invites children ages 5-11 to enjoy a variety of fun activities. Participants need to bring a sack lunch each day. $75 resident, $85 nonresident, $10 for each additional child. 9am-4pm. 354-8442, www.cityofyukonok.gov.
- Spring Break Camp at the 12th Avenue Recreation Center (1701 12th Ave NE, Norman) features five days of games, fun activities and more. Campers need a sack lunch each day. For ages 5-10. $25 per day. 7am-6pm. 292-7275, www.normanfun.com.
- Spring Break Camps at techJOYnT (8328 Glade Ave, OKC) invite kids to explore science through robotics, programming, arts, math, engineering and more with hands-on activities. Camps available for Elementary, Middle & High School age groups 6-18 years old. See website for detailed schedule and to register. Lunch and snacks included. 15% discount through February 29th. $280 per week members, $350 per week nonmembers. 7:30-11:30am or Noon-4pm. 345-5010, www.techjoynt.org.
- OKC RIVERSPORT Spring Break Kayaking Camp at the Boatbouse District Welcome Center inside Chesapeake Finish Line Tower (corner of S Lincoln Blvd & SE 6th St) includes all-day Kayak Adventure Camp for youth ages 10-17 and half-day "Atom" Kayak Adventure Camp for youth ages 8-10. $150 half-day; $300, full day. 8am-noon or 8am-4pm. 552-4040, www.riversportokc.org.
- Spring Break ART Camp presented by City of Edmond Parks and Rec for kids 8-12 years old. $55 per child. 9am-noon. Register by calling 359-4630, www.edmondok.com/parks/rec.
Tuesday, March 20 - Thursday, March 22
- Spring Sewing Fun! at Sew Biz (3612 NW 174, Edmond) invites children ages 8 & up to make a stylish over-the-head apron & a t-shirt pillow using a sewing machine. Camp is limited to four campers. Each camper gets use of a digital Singer sewing machine & notions. All supplies included. Registration required. Participants must have previously attended a Sewing Machine Fun! camp in order to attend. $59. 9-11am or 1-3pm. 285-6366, www.sewbizok.weebly.com.
Tuesday, March 20 - Friday, March 23
- Spring Break Art at the OKC Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr, OKC) invites children ages 5-7 & 8-10 to discover artworks in the galleries & explore the special exhibitions as they learn how to create their own masterpieces. Camp concludes with a display of student art at 4pm on Friday followed by a reception. Before & after care is available from 8-9am & 4-5pm for $5 per child per day (no after care on Friday). Materials provided, students must bring a non-perishable sack lunch, drink & two snacks each day. $120 members, $130 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com.
- Stop-Motion Animation at the OKC Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr, OKC) invites children ages 11-13 to learn the process & art of stop-motion animation as they use digital & video cameras to manipulate objects creating their own stop-motion video. Camp concludes with a screening of student video projects on Friday at 3:45pm. Before & after care is available from 8-9am & 4-5pm for $5 per child per day (no after care on Friday). Materials provided, students must bring a non-perishable lunch, drink & two snacks each day. $120 members, $130 nonmembers. 9am-4pm. 236-3100, www.okcmoa.com.
- Spring Break Day Camps at the OKC Zoo invites children ages 4-5, 6-7 & 8-11 to enjoy activities centered on animals including crafts, animal talks & more. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Preregistration required. $18 per day members, $22 per day nonmembers. 9am-noon. 425-0218, www.okczooed.com/day-camps.
Wednesday, March 21 - Friday, March 23
- Spring Break Sewing Camp at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center (930 N Portland) invites children & teens ages 10-19 to learn to sew by creating their own elastic waist pants, skirt or shorts & jean tote bag. Sewing machines provided. Supply list available online. $35 plus cost of supplies. 9am-noon. 713-1125, http://oces.okstate.edu/oklahoma/events_listing.
Friday, March 23 - Sunday, March 25
- FREE Sonlight Adventure Camp for boys of single parents ages 6-12 years old sponsored by the Bethel Foundation (13003N Western, OKC) is a weekend overnight camp featuring an outdoor adventure that includes fishing, sports, teamwork, campfires and education. Pre-registration required by March 5). FREE for children of single parents. 286-3700, www.bethelfoundationusa.com.
