The kids are out of school for an entire week, and parents all across the Oklahoma City metro area are trying to come up with entertaining activities for Spring Break. Here are a few ideas of events, activities and camps around OKC for the kids on Spring Break 2012.
"Spring Break Escape" at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
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The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman holds "Spring Break Escape" each year. The 2012 version runs from March 19-23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Activities include crafts, auditorium shows, storytelling, scavenger hunts and more, and it's free with museum admission.
Day Camps at the OKC Zoo
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The Oklahoma City Zoo offers day camps from March 20-23 that feature a variety of activities including tours, up-close animal visits, crafts and games for kids 4-11. Cost per child per day is $18 for members and $22 for non-members. Call (405) 425-0218 to register.
Thunder Basketball Camp
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts youth basketball camps from March 12-16 and 19-23. Open to boys and girls ages 5-16, the camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $150 per child, though season ticket holders and Thunder Kids club members receive a discount. Register at thunder.nba.com.
Oklahoma Children's Theatre Spring Break Camp
The Oklahoma Children's Theatre has a Spring Break Camp each year for kids from 5 years and older. The 2012 camp runs from March 19-23 and costs $150. The theatre camp gives kids the opportunity to participate in fun activities such as music, magic and more. In addition, the week ends with a big Friday theatrical performance.
Day Camps at Science Museum Oklahoma
From March 12-16 and 19-23, Science Museum Oklahoma presents day camps where where children enjoy the fun of science. Call (405) 602-6664 for more information. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., camps cost $235 per student for members and $250 per student for non-members. They are open to students in grades 1st–3rd & 4th–6th, and registration includes snack and a t-shirt.
OKC Museum of Art Spring Break Camps
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