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Feed2012 OKC Fall Break Camps List
The change in weather means that fall is coming—and so are fall break camps! Whether you are seeking enrichment, new skills or just some great fall fun, the following venues in the OKC metro area are offering opportunities for your child during the upcoming break. Please note that many have advanced registration dates and spots often fill fast—so use this list to create the best fall break ever for your kids!
[Editor's Note: This is a working list, so please check back often for corrections and additional listings. Know of a camp that should be included? Email the information to us!]
Looking for other ways to have fun this fall? Check out our 2012 Fall Fun List of Family-Friendly Festivals and Events!
October 10 • 12
- Norman Parks & Recreation Fall Break Camp at the Irving Recreation Center and the 12th Avenue Recreation Center for kids ages 5-11 features sports, games, arts & crafts, movies and more. Participants must bring a lunch each day. Preregister. $25 per day. 7am-6pm. 292-9774 (Irving Recreation Center), 292-9764 (12th Avenue Recreation Center), www.normanfun.com.
- Did You Ever? Fall Break Camp at Science Museum Oklahoma for students in grades 1-6 features fun science activities such as a nature scavenger hunt, solar photographs, homemade paper and prints, the science of sound engineering and composing and more. Preregister $150 for three-day camp, $65 each individual day. 9am-4pm. 602-3760, www.sciencemuseumok.org.
- G.O.T.C.H.A (Great Outdoor Teaching Classroom Holiday Adventure) at Camp DaKaNi (3309 E Hefner, OKC) features indoor and outdoor activities including a rock wall, fishing, zip line, outdoor cooking and physics experiments. Before/After care available with additional cost. Preregister. $105. 9am-3:30pm. 254-2080, www.campfireusa-ok.org.
- Thunder Youth Basketball Fall Break Mini-Camp at the Thunder Events Center (14701 N Lincoln, Edmond) for ages 5-16 features Thunder coaches/players (when available) and emphasizes basketball skills & character lessons. Includes T-shirt and $10 voucher toward a purchase at the Thunder gift shop. $125, $100 for Season Ticket Members and Kids Club Members. 9am -noon. www.nba.com/thunder/thunder-youth-basketball-grows.
- Fall Into Art Create Escape Camp at Fine Arts Institute of Edmond (27 E Edwards, Edmond) for students in grades 2-5. Drinks and snacks provided, bring a sack lunch. Preregister. $55 per day. 9:30am-2pm. 340-4481, www.edmondfinearts.com.
- School's Out Camp at the Cleveland County Family YMCA (1350 Lexinton Ave, Norman) features crafts, swimming, field trips, outdoor playand more. Healthy snacks included. For ages 5-13. Preregister by October 9. $35-$45 per day. 7am-6pm. 364-9622, www.ymcanorman.org.
October 11 • Thursday
- Engineers to the Rescue – Fall Break Workshop presented by Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma at the Mary Nichols’ Leadership Center (6100 N Robinson, OKC) teaches girls about engineering as they are presented with a scenario about an earthquake in Yellowstone National Park. Bring a sack lunch. For Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Preregister by October 8. $20 per girl. 8am-5pm. www.gswestok.org.
- Duct Tape Crafts at the MAC Edmond Parks & Recreation Center (2733 Marilyn Williams, Edmond) instructs youth and teens how to make a wallet, jewelry, bag, purse and more out of duct tape. Supplies included. Preregister. $12. Teens (ages 13-17), 2-4pm; Youth (ages 6-12), 3-5pm. www.edmondok.com/parks/rec.
October 11 & 18 • Thursdays
- School’s Out Safari Day Camp at the OKC Zoo Education Center for ages 4-12 years old provides a unique adventure featuring animal encounters, crafts, activities and more. Snacks provided, but campers must bring a sack lunch. Preregister. $30 per day. 8am-3pm. 425-0218, www.okczooed.com.
October 12 • Friday
- Design Time – Fall Break Workshop presented by Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma at the Mary Nichols’ Family Leadership Center (6100 N Robinson, OKC) teachers girls about designing and engineering by making a bag for a “customer” that includes a catapult that flings marshmallows, the perfect bubble solution and prototypes of their own toy. Bring a sack lunch. Preregister by October 8. For Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors. $20 per girl. 8am-5pm. www.gswestok.org.
- Abstract Painting at the MAC Edmond Parks & Recreation Center (2733 Marilyn Williams, Edmond) teaches youth and teens how to work with acrylics and use various techniques to create original abstract art on canvas. Preregister. $10. Youth (ages 6-12), 10am-noon; Teens (ages 13-17), 2-4pm. www.edmondok.com/parks/rec.
October 17 • 19
- City Arts Center Fall Break Camp at the City Arts Center (3000 General Pershing) for ages 5-13 offers sessions taught by Oklahoma artists featuring a variety of educational opportunities including mixed media painting, photography, ceramics, stop motion animation, visual & performance art, the creative use of color and creation of holiday-inspired folk art. See website for session details. Before and after-care available for an additional $10 per child, per day from 8-9am & 4-6pm. Preregister. $90. 9am-4pm. 951-0000, www.cityartscenter.org.
October 18 • 19
- Fall Break Camp at the Yukon Community Center (2200 Holly, Yukon) for ages 5-11 features a field trip, crafts, games, pumpkin decorating & pumpkin roll contest. $30 per child. 9am-4pm. 354-8442, www.cityofyukonok.gov.
- Did You Ever? Fall Break Camp at Science Museum Oklahoma for students in grades 1-6 features fun science activities such as a nature scavenger hunt, solar photographs, homemade paper and prints, the science of sound engineering and composing and more. $100 for two-day camp, $65 each individual day. 9am-4pm. 602-3760, www.sciencemuseumok.org.
- Basketball Camp at the Moore Community Center (301 S Howard, Moore) for boys and girls ages 7-16 teaches basic basketball skills with Westmoore Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Scott Hodges. All campers receive a t-shirt. Preregister. 9am-noon. $50. 793-5090.
- Thunder Youth Basketball Fall Break Mini-Camp at the Yukon High School Gym (1777 S Yukon, Yukon) for ages 5-16 features Thunder coaches/players (when available) and emphasizes basketball skills and character lessons. Includes T-shirt and $10 voucher toward a purchase at the Thunder gift shop. $125, $100 for Season Ticket Members and Kids Club Members. 9am -noon. www.nba.com/thunder/thunder-youth-basketball-grows.
October 22 • 26
- City Arts Center Fall Break Camps at the City Arts Center (3000 General Pershing) for ages 5-13 offers sessions taught by Oklahoma artists featuring a variety of educational opportunities including mixed media painting, photography, ceramics, stop motion animation, visual and performance art, the creative use of color and creation of holiday-inspired folk art. See website for session details. Before & after-care available for an additional $10 per child, per day from 8-9am & 4-6pm. Preregister. $150. 9am-4pm. 951-0000, www.cityartscenter.org.
- Fall Break Storytelling Camp presented by the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (2501 N Blackwelder) for ages 5-7 and 8-12 explores storytelling through digital media in the Intergenerational Computer Lab with the University English Department as well as the oral tradition. A Friday storytelling show will be presented for parents and families. Campers need a sack lunch, two snacks and a drink each day. $150. 8am-6pm. 606-7003, www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.
- G.O.T.C.H.A (Great Outdoor Teaching Classroom Holiday Adventure) at Camp DaKaNi (3309 E Hefner, OKC) features indoor and outdoor activities including a rock wall, fishing, zip line, outdoor cooking and physics experiments. Before/After care available with additional cost. Preregister. $105. 9am-3:30pm. 254-2080, www.campfireusa-ok.org.
