When school lets out for the summer, parents look for ways to keep their kids interested in something other than video games and lounging around, not an easy task. There are many great places to take the kids over the summer, but sometimes Mom and Dad need a break.
That's where Summer Camps come in. A number of popular metro-area attractions offer fun and educational Summer Camps in Oklahoma City.
Know of other general-interest Summer Camps in Oklahoma City to add to the list? Let me know.
City Arts Center in Oklahoma City
When: May 29th - August 17th
What: Day camps that run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, over the summer in which kids get hands-on experience in nearly every medium of art including clay, acting, painting, puppetry, video production, photography and more.
How Much: $120-150 - (405) 951-0000 to registerOklahoma City Museum of Art
When: June 5th - August 10th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
What: The OKC Museum of Art is offering more than 20 camps this summer for ages 4-16, everything from movie-making to photography, sculptures and painting. Each camp is thematic based on the museum’s collection and special exhibitions.
How Much: $120 members ($130 nonmembers) - (405) 236-3100 ext. 213 to registerOklahoma City Zoo
When: June, July and August
What: Kids ages 4-15 can take part in different 8:30 a.m. to 12:30, 4 day (Tuesday-Friday) summer camp sessions at the OKC Zoo. The sessions are themed and concentrate on different animal discoveries. For example, "Not So Angry Birds" in early July lets kids learn how birds fly, lay eggs and protect their own.
How Much: $100 for members, $110 non-members - (405) 425-0218 to register"Did You Ever?" Camps at Science Museum Oklahoma
When: June 18 - July 27
What: Six weekly educational Summer Camps from Science Museum Oklahoma run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day during the session and include a t-shirt and lunch. With themes such as rockets, weather and bugs, the questions for kids to discover include: "Did You Ever... Create music with a tesla coil? Meet a bearded dragon? Trap a lightning bolt? Build your own splash park? Freeze a rainbow? Eat glow in the dark jello? Film a carton? Circuit bend a guitar? Levitate a pencil? See a phosphorous sun? Make it snow inside? Cook up some elephant toothpaste? Vanish like a ninja?"
How Much: $235 for members, $250 for non-members, 10% discount when registering for two or more camps - (405) 602-3760 to registerThunder Youth Basketball Camps
When: Nine Sessions from June - August
What: Partnering with Cox Communications, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host nine 5-day basketball camps throughout the summer for boys and girls from 5-16. Each participant learns basketball fundamentals and life lessons.
How Much: $225 per session ($180 for season ticket holders and Kids Club members) - Register onlineKevin Durant Pro Camp
When: June 27-28
What: Thunder star Kevin Durant hosts a two-day youth camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 18, held at the University of Oklahoma Huston Huffman Center. In addition to basketball instruction, campers receive autographed camp team photo with Durant, a camp T-shirt and the opportunity to participate in contests.
How Much: $199 - Register online or call (888) 389-CAMP (2267) for more informationOU Sooner Flight Academy
When: 10 Age-Specified Sessions from June 4th - July 27th
What: Summer flight camps are available for students between the ages of 6 and 18. Campers learn laws of physics and the science of flight, and they get up close for pre-flight inspection. The younger campers receive an orientation flight while older kids even get a chance to fly the plane.
How Much: From $402-565 for members ($425-625 for nonmembers) - (405) 325-1635 or enroll onlineRiversport Adventure Camps at Chesapeake Boathouse
When: Multiple Sessions in June and July, 9 a.m. to noon and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
What: If you're looking for something unique outdoors, check out the Riversport Camps from the Chesapeake Boathouse. Rowing, kayaking, and outdoor adventure camps are available in multiple sessions, some for kids as young as 8 and as old as 19. All equipment is included, as is a snack.
How Much: $150 - $350 - Register onlineHarn Homestead's Territorial Fun Day Camp
When: June 4-8
What: From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day of the session, kids in grades 1-5 can make arts and crafts, get hands-on lessons about agriculture and play games.
How Much: $40 per day or $125 for the whole week (afternoon snacks provided) - (405) 235-4058 to registerOrr Family Farm Summer Camps
When: June 19-22, July 17-20
What: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday during 2 summer camp sessions at Orr Family Farm, kids ages 5-11 can learn how to make rope, soap and butter. In addition, the camps offer a hayride, pony rides, fishing, scavenger hunt, mining for gemstones, a pedal car derby and much more.
How Much: $160 with lunch and t-shirt provided - (405) 799-3276 to registerUSA Chess Summer Camps
When: June 4-8, July 16-20
What: Children ages 5-15, from beginner to advanced, are invited to Chess Camp at Heritage Hall. There are morning, afternoon and all-day sessions, and registration includes trophy, chess set and more. In addition, they are offering Video Game Creation Camp.
How Much: Sessions start at $255. (888) 65-CHESS for moreSew Biz Summer Sewing Camps
When: Sessions in May, June and July
What: Kids ages 8-18 can learn to use a sewing machine and complete special projects in these camps in Edmond. Multiple sessions are available with different projects in each, but campers must first complete a Sewing Machine Fun! Camp.
How Much: $109 (New Campers), $69 (Returning Campers - (405) 285-6366 to registerRocktown Climbing Camps
When: 8 Sessions in June and July
What: With morning (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and afternoon (1:30 to 4 p.m.) sessions Monday through Friday, Rocktown camps focus on safety, basic climbing skills, and a variety of climbing games and activities.
How Much: $135 - (405) 319-1400 to registerWestern Avenue Boxing Gym Camps
When: June 18th - July 2nd (Beginner), July 2nd - July 16th (Intermediate)
What: Two levels of Western Avenues Boxing Gym camps are available, held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They focus on boxing basics, footwork, defense, fighting styles and more.
How Much: $120 (save $40 for both) or $75 per week - (405) 532-3204 to registerKids Yoga Camps
When: June 4-7, July 9-12
What: Two yoga camp sessions at Soul Yoga on North May are open to kids ages 3-13, held Monday through Thursday afternoons. Snacks are provided, and kids complete an art project as well.
How Much: $60 - (405) 242-4157 for more information
