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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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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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FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a youth-serving non-profit advancing STEM education for students ages 4-18. FIRST® inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based, research and…
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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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Great Plains Tech offers two Project Lead the Way STEM programs to high school juniors and seniors. In the Biomedical Science and Medical Program, students interact with medical professionals during observation visits to the Emergency Room, Radiology and other hospital…
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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 understanding of math…
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Little Spanish Bridge (LSB) is a Spanish full immersion studio where you can find the perfect enrichment program for the entire family with classes for babies, toddlers, school-age kids as well as adults. Sessions are given 100% in Spanish offering…
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MSDI trains students ages 3 to adult in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, African, pointe and hip hop. Classes are held in the fall and spring with dance camps held each summer. The studio is dedicated to enabling students of every…
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Millwood Robotics is a middle and high school team that participates in the First Tech Challenge robotics competition to support the advancement of the students academically and socially, with grant funding from Tinker Airforce Base. Students are given different challenges…
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The National Weather Center offers virtual visits to schools, homeschool groups, youth groups and other educational groups. A meteorologist visits the class virtually to discuss exciting topics like weather research and vehicles, forecasting, severe weather awareness and careers in meteorology.…
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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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Through voluntary funding from 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 people…
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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 organization honors the state’s rich tradition by telling…
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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, STEAM kits and a mobile kitchen and is complete with broadband internet access, connecting…
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Science Museum Oklahoma’s field trip rate is $7 per person, which includes all of the museum’s exhibits, art galleries and gardens along with Kirkpatrick Planetarium and Science Live shows. One chaperone is free with every 10 students. Boxed and group…
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The STEAM Engine provides STEM and Arts enrichment to 3rd-8th grade students at community partner sites across the metro. In our after-school clubs and summer day camps, participants increase awareness about STEM concepts and careers, build confidence through mentoring relationships…
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Offers enrichment French classes for children (ages 6-10) and adults. Teachers are native French speakers. Children's classes last one hour and are held on Saturday mornings. Adult classes are on select weekdays.
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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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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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The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art collections span more than 8,000 years of human history and include include Oklahoma’s only mummies. Scholarships are available to schools and homeschool groups for field trips and to schools for bus transportation. All field trips…
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The center’s Pre-Engineering, college preparatory program is offered to students interested in engineering careers from Norman, Norman North, Moore, Westmoore and Southmoore high schools. Students apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions…
