2011 Fall Break Camps in Oklahoma City

Each year, Fall Break is something each parent has to think about. Where do the kids go while Mom and Dad work? What activities can keep the kids interested but still learning? That's where Fall Break Camps around Oklahoma City come into play. Now more than ever, with Oklahoma City Public Schools moving to the continuous learning calendar, organizations around the metro are offering camps and activities during the annual autumn time off.

Here are a few popular Fall Break Camps in Oklahoma City. Also, don't forget to contact your local parks and recreation department or community center. They often have a number of programs and camps for kids at a reasonable cost.

Know of other general-interest camps to add to the list? Let me know.

• City Arts Center Fall Camps

  When: October 20-21, 24-28
  What: For each of the two sessions, there are three age range group camps (5-7, 8-10 and 11-13) that run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There's Aesop's Fables and video production in the first session, and the second session includes nature.
  How Much: $60 for two-day session, $150 for five-day session (lunch and before/after care not included)
  Registration: Enroll online or by calling (405) 951-0000

• Art Camp at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

  When: October 20-21
  What: Open to kids ages 11-14, this hands-on arts and crafts camp run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. over the two days.
  How Much: $65 (before/after care note included)
  Registration: Call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 264

• Oklahoma Children's Theatre Camps

  When: October 17-21, 24-28
  What: These one-week camps are open to kids ages 5-12 and features magic, improv, theater and more each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  How Much: $150
  Registration: Enroll online or by calling (405) 606-7003

• Oklahoma City Museum of Art Camps

  When: October 20-21
  What: The OKC Museum of Art has camps for kids ages 5-10. They run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and allow the children to not only learn about contemporary artists but also to create their own masterpieces.
  How Much: $60 members, $65 nonmembers (lunch/snacks, before/after care not included)
  Registration: Enroll online

• OKC Thunder Youth Basketball Camps

  When: October 20-22, 27-29
  What: Kids ages 5-16 get a couple of chances to participate in a youth basketball camp from the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Thunder coaches are on hand, and registration includes a t-shirt and a ticket to a Thunder game.
  How Much: $150 per session ($120 for season ticket holders and Kids Club members)
  Registration: Enroll online

• Safari Camps at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  When: October 20-21
  What: Kids ages 4-12 can take part in 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. safari camp at the OKC Zoo.
  How Much: $30 per child per day, $20 for each additional sibling (snack provided; lunch not provided)
  Registration: Call (405) 425-0218