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The Learning Guide
Educational Opportunities & Field Trips in OKC
Educational opportunities for kids abound in the Oklahoma City metro. Our Education Guide helps parents sort through the endless options by highlighting incredible private schools and learning programs in OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond. Find private schools, preschool programs, field trip options and educational enrichment opportunities as well as other non-traditional, educational options like online and charter schools to discover the educational opportunities near you.
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Located on the Deep Fork River, Arcadia Lake features water-oriented recreation opportunities in an urban setting. Facilities include picnicking, camping, swimming, water skiing, boating, disc golf and hiking, biking & equestrian trails. A fishing pier and a heated, covered dock…
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First opened in 2021, this museum helps visitors experience the collective histories, cultural diversity and contributions of the 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today. Schools and youth-serving organizations are invited to bring students in grades 3–12 to the museum. Requests for…
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Science Museum Oklahoma is home to over 390,000 square feet of hands-on science experiences, art, and history with exhibits like the Tinkering Garage, CurioCity, KidSpace and more. Qualifying schools, daycares and other youth-serving groups can book field trips for as…
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Students will experience a day in 1889 inside the Territorial Schoolhouse, including historically-accurate instruction, activities and lessons.
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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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Book a field trip and explore history with hands-on fun Harn Homestead is a popular field trip destination where students can 'Step Back in Time' to the early days of Oklahoma Territory. With six historic buildings including a Queen Anne…
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Jasmine Moran Children's Museum focuses on interactive play through self-discovery in various exhibits. The museum features interactive exhibits that complement and expand classroom curriculum. Exhibits depict various careers/occupations for children to immerse themselves via hands-on play.
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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, their labs show that the more students play, the better they learn.
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The centerpiece of this 15-acre garden is the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, home to thousands of tropical and desert plantings. Programs and field trips are offered to a variety of grade levels. Programs include “Rainforest Ecology” and “Plants We Eat,” both…
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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers many educational, age-appropriate field trip programs that offer students the chance to explore various images and artifacts unique to the American West. Enjoy a variety of special programs focused on Oklahoma weather,…
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Oklahoma City Ballet inspires students via ArtsReach, a free program that brings the art of dance to Oklahoma students, grades 1-12. Students will be treated to a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. on Monday,…
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OKCMOA is dedicated to providing an activated museum space with interactive experiences and art-making activities for all ages. Drop-In Art occurs on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and features come-and-go activities that connect with the…
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The Oklahoma City Philharmonic was founded in 1988 and celebrates over 30 years of beautiful music in OKC. Under the direction of Alexander Mickelthwate, the orchestra performs Classics, orchestral Pops, and Discovery Family concerts, as well a variety of community…
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At the new, state-of-the-art Oklahoma Contemporary, visitors explore art and creativity through exhibitions, performances and educational programs for all ages. This multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization is an inclusive space with most exhibitions and programs offered for free. Along with exhibitions…
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Providing museum exhibits and curriculum to your school The Oklahoma Hall of Fame (OHOF) preserves Oklahoma’s unique history while promoting pride in our great state. Through free educational and cultural programs as well as exhibits at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the…
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You can learn a lot about the history of railroading just by walking through the Museum or taking a ride on one of their trains — but if you really want the full experience, you're going to want a guide.…
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Journey through the rise and fall of Route 66 tracing the deep social and cultural changes of the nation.
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Four museums in this complex provide exhibits about pioneer and early town life, agriculture and transportation history and Route 66 as it crossed the US.
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The Pioneer Library System’s Maker Mobile brings STEAM-focused programming into communities across Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties. This workshop on wheels features 3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery machines, vinyl cutters and more and is complete with broadband internet access, connecting…
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Make plans to attend Esports Camps this summer! The new Smashcade Esports Event Center is offering camps that help e-athletes boost their gaming skills while incorporating safe practices. Sessions include game-specific training, gameplay, competition, exploration of careers in esports and…
