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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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With more than 1.5 million items in Metropolitan Library System's collection, they have something for everyone. Search through their selection of books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more available for checkout from your local library or download and stream digital content…
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Back to Earth is a nature-based educational program serving Oklahoma City. Inspired by the desire to nurture children as whole beings, the curriculum strives to ground children through rhythm and movement while making space for the child’s natural sense of…
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Spark your child’s creativity and confidence with National Inventory's Hall of Fame new Camp Invention® program! Children in grades K-6 will team up and take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. They’ll create their own claw machine, embark on an epic…
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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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Francis Tuttle offers a broad range of programs and services in support of developing and maintaining a quality workforce for the region including career training for high school students, courses for adult learners and economic development for business owners. Dr.…
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Nature Explorers Preschool at the OKC Zoo is a fully accredited pre-school program for kids ages 2-5 providing hands-on outdoor activities that encourage children to make discoveries about the Zoo’s plants and animals. Outdoor and nature-based activities are important for…
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Through voluntary funding from the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas, the OERB provides educators with free, hands-on curriculum aligned to state standards as well as all of the materials and equipment necessary to teach the lessons in their classrooms. The…
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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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Warm World is a Christian school for children ages 3-6. The basic philosophy of Warm World is to meet children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs in a setting that is appropriate for the child’s age. Emphasis is placed on…
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“Watch for Me OK” is a public awareness campaign by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) and the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO). It aims to educate the public about road safety, increase awareness of pedestrian and bicyclist safety,…
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The AF Teacher Fellowship provides teachers an opportunity to spend the summer with a corporate technology team learning about software development, enterprise information management or technical infrastructure projects. They can then take this experience back to their classrooms to help…
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Boeing and Discovery Education 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 innovate…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County youth centers offer programming to achieve success in educational and career endeavors. Programs include homework assistance, tutoring, college and career prep, literacy programs, financial literacy and more. After-school and summer programs serve kids…
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Free to Oklahoma schools, MouthScience® Power of pH Lesson provides 3rd-6th grade students with an engaging, hands-on experiment that demonstrates the levels of acid and sugar contained in common drinks. The purpose of the exercise is to motivate students to…
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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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This swim instruction school believes every child should know the basics of water safety, offering a special 20-minute W.A.T.E.R. safety presentation to children ages 3-7 at schools, daycare centers, churches and other facilities for FREE. This come-to-you, entertaining and educational…
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Heroes In Waiting is more than an anti-bullying program. They are a movement dedicated to the universal human rights of children everywhere, including the right to a safe environment to learn and grow. They unsubscribe to the labels of “bully”…
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Empowering the future innovators 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…
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Kidokinetics has engaged children with their fun, high-energy sports and fitness classes since 1996, introducing physical education to boys and girls of all ages. They are a premier sports, fitness, health, and recreation program provider that comes to your preschool,…
