2012 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 17-19, 22-26
  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 "Clay Creatures" and "Stop Motion Animation" in the first session, and the second session includes "Sparkle Farm."
  How Much: $90 for three-day session, $150 for five-day session (lunch and before/after care not included)
  Registration: Enroll online or by calling (405) 951-0000

• "Did You Ever?" Camps at Science Museum Oklahoma

  When: October 10-12, 18-19
  What: Five days of educational camps from Science Museum Oklahoma run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day during the session and includes snacks. Open to students in grades 1-6, the camps feature different activities each day. Questions for kids to discover include: “Did you ever engineer your own sound?” or “Did you ever take solar photography?”
  How Much: $150 for 3-days camp, $100 for 2-days camp, $65 for each additional day - (405) 602-3760 to register

• Oklahoma Children's Theatre Camps

  When: October 22-26
  What: This one-week camp are open to kids ages 5-12 and features story telling, costume making and more each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  How Much: $150
  Registration: Enroll online or by calling (405) 606-7003

• OKC Thunder Youth Basketball Camps

  When: October 11-12, 18-19
  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 the camps emphasize character as well as basketball skills.
  How Much: $125 per session ($100 for season ticket holders and Kids Club members)
  Registration: Enroll online

• Safari Camps at the Oklahoma City Zoo

  When: October 11, 18
  What: Kids ages 4-12 can take part in 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. safari camps at the OKC Zoo.
  How Much: $30 per child per day (snack provided; lunch not provided)
  Registration: Enroll online or by calling (405) 425-0218