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Kids Programs in the Oklahoma City Metro
Studies show that kids engaged in sports, the arts, leadership organizations and other enriching activities improve their social, creative, academic, organizational and goal-setting skills. Whether your kids are into baseball, soccer, swimming, basketball, dance, art or STEM, you’re sure to find extracurricular fun in our Kids Program Guide below which covers Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Moore, Yukon and beyond.
This directory is generously sponsored by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation department. OKC Parks provides cultural, social and recreational experiences that cultivate wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Their nine recreation centers provide a wide variety of year-round programs and activities for everyone in the family. From team and individual sports, to engaging cultural programs, crafts, after school and more – OKC Parks offer a full roster of fun in a safe, welcoming environment.
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Boeing and Discovery Education have launched FUTURE U to inspire and equip the next generation of STEM professionals in aerospace. FUTURE U offers hands-on learning experiences to help students in grades 6-12 embrace their potential to make an impact and…
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Petting Zoos and Zoo-2-U programs promise a tactile, hands-on, interactive experience with exciting and exotic creatures including lemurs, sloths, otters, kangaroos, crocodiles, tarantulas, kinkajous and more. Petting Zoos are also an amazingly effective tool to discuss and explain the important…
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Find out how you can become a computer programmer, a doctor, a business mogul or a builder of great things in one of the Francis Tuttle Technology Center STEM Academies. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors spend half the school…
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Since 1912, Girl Scouting has been a space for G.I.R.L.s (Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-Takers, Leaders). Using an industry-leading curriculum and a desire to support STEM curriculum in the classroom, they are building the next generation of leaders. Girls K-12th grade can…
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iCode is a family-friendly computer science educational facility for kids in grades K-12. As a technology and coding school, they equip children with the tools for success in today’s information-driven world. Immersing kids in real-world problems enhances their understanding of…
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Loveworks Afterschool Leadership is an in-person program designed to help students in grades 4-8 make positive life choices, discover career paths and set them on a trajectory for personal success. The program is designed to help students improve their social,…
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Play Academy is an accredited STEAM curriculum that combines real lessons with the games kids love. In partnership with Big Thought and STEM.org, the labs show that the more students play, the better they learn.
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The Metropolitan Library System offers a diverse lineup of programming for kids of all ages including storytimes, book clubs, maker spaces and more. Find a location near you.
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OKCMOA is dedicated to providing an activated museum space with interactive experiences and art-making activities for all ages. Enjoy drop-in art on select Saturdays, Discovery Packs to enhance the museum experience and annual SONIC Free Family Discovery events. Plus, children 17…
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Check out the OKC Zoo’s School’s Out Day Camps: Zoology in Action held March 15-19. From testing the waters to examining animal behaviors and rearing exotic plants, zoos move full STEAM ahead while caring for wild animals and wild places.…
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Provides fun and challenging studio experiences for ages 5 and up. From painting, drawing and sculpture to costume design, robotics and animation, classes are facilitated by art educators who are inspired by contemporary art. Members receive a 10 percent discount.…
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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma's story through its people. As the official museum of free family fun, they look forward to seeing you at the museum and engaging in their interactive cultural programming such as Free Family Fun…
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OSU CEAT K-12 STEM's mission is to develop and cultivate a sustainable educational ecosystem that trains a diverse, world-class STEM workforce in the state of Oklahoma and surrounding states. Their goal and objectives include encouraging and impacting all teachers and…
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Full STEAM ahead! Science Museum Oklahoma offers hands-on science education every day, but the museum really gears up when school is out! STEAM camps for kids in pre-K to 6th grade are offered throughout the year. Whether your child enjoys…
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The Museum of Osteology focuses on the form and function of the skeletal system displaying hundreds of skulls an skeletons from all corners of the world. Hands-on exhibits and scavenger hunts engage people of all ages and help illustrate the…
