Where OKC parents find fun & resources
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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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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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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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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OKC Zoo offers a wide range of hands-on educational classes designed to connect students of all ages with wildlife and wild places. Check out the OKC Zoo’s School’s Out Day Camps: Zoology in Action held March 15-19. From testing the…
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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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With over 800 specimens and 450 REAL animal skeletons from all corners of the world, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology provides an experience unlike any other. Homeschool Days at SKELETONS give local families a chance to visit the museum and participate…
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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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Students will experience a day in 1889 inside the Territorial Schoolhouse, including historically-accurate instruction, activities and lessons.
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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 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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The OKCPHIL provides inspiration and joy through orchestral music for children in the OKC area. They offer several free school programs with curriculum provided through classroom teachers. Teachers are encouraged to explore these options early as they are available on…
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The aquarium provides daily feed and dive shows, educational programs and interactive exhibits to facilitate experiential learning for students of all ages and abilities. Onsite classes and behind-the-scenes tours offer unique learning experiences to enhance any student’s curiosity and enthusiasm…
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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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Tours for all ages are available and are free to students in grades K-12 thanks to the generosity of the Inasmuch Foundation. Oklahoma-based K-12 school groups are also eligible for transportation reimbursement. Groups have the option of taking self-guided tours…
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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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Students (Pre-K through 12th grade) investigate Oklahoma’s past at this dynamic museum. A grant program allows Oklahoma public, private and homeschool groups of 10 or more who schedule their field trips at least two weeks in advance to receive free…
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Journey through the rise and fall of Route 66 tracing the deep social and cultural changes of the nation.
