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, of course, 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 about it.
City Arts Center in Oklahoma City
When: May 26th - August 14th
What: There are a number of day camps that run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 (t-shirt included) - Call (405) 951-0000 for registration.Oklahoma City Museum of Art
When: June 2nd - August 7th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
What: The OKC Museum of Art is offering 21 art camps this summer for ages 5 to 16. Each camp is thematic based on the museum’s collection and special exhibitions. This summer, Roman Art from the Louvre will be the featured exhibition.
How Much: $120 members ($130 nonmembers) - Call (405) 236-3100 ext. 213 for registration.Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum
When: Weeks of Jun. 1, 8 and 15
What: Three half-day "This is MY Oklahoma" camps from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. give kids ages 5-11 a chance to do artwork and dig for crystals from the Great Salt Plains. Older kids (12-15) can be "Junior Ambassadors," giving tours and assisting teachers while learning about Oklahoma heritage.
How Much: $75 for Oklahoma Heritage Association members, $100 for non-members (lunch provided) - Call (405) 235-4458 for registration.Oklahoma City Zoo
When: June, July and August
What: Kids ages 4-15 can take part in different 8 a.m. to noon, 4 day summer camp sessions at the OKC Zoo. The sessions are themed and concentrate on different animal discoveries. For example, "Here Kitty, Kitty" in late June lets kids learn about all kinds of cats.
How Much: $85 for members, $95 non-members - Call (405) 425-0218 for registration.Harn Homestead's Territorial Fun Day Camp
When: June 1-5
What: From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day of the session, kids in grades 1st through 5th can make arts and crafts, get hands-on lessons about agriculture and play games.
How Much: $25 per day or $100 for the whole week (snacks provided) - Call (405) 235-4058 for registration.Science Museum Oklahoma
When: June 22 - July 31
What: There are six weekly educational educational Summer Camps from Science Museum Oklahoma that run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.during the session.
How Much: $200 for members, $235 for non-members, 10% discount when registering for two or more camps - Call (405) 602-3760 for registration.Edmond's Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
When: June 15 - 19 or July 13 - 17 (Age 9-11) & June 22 - 26 or July 20 - 24 (Age 12-14)
What: Four swim camps this summer at Edmond's Pelican Bay Aquatic Center run from 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, giving kids of various skill levels a chance to learn to swim or improve their technique.
How Much: $150 - Call (405) 216-7655 for registration.
