Thursday, April 28, 2016

Friday, April 29, 2016

No school today - Students and teachers had the opportunity to enjoy a three day weekend.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Dr. Rains traveled around the building providing enrichment activities to small groups.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

2nd Grade - Students had the opportunity to explore their assignments in GoQuest.

3rd Grade - This class learned that Species means a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind. Winston Churchill was a poor student but became a gifted leader during WWII. Students worked together to solve the Quizzle or logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students continued to practice the creative problem-solving process. The focus of the Relationships lesson was that members of a food chain are interdependent. Students watched the original movie of the Lorax and then discussed how the lack of trees affected the environment. Our final activity was an introduction of a building project where students will have to make a raft with a sail that will stay afloat.


Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Educational Apps for Students

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS:
News-O-Matic (This is a great free app that is in a newspaper for kids format with games included.)
National Geographic (This is the free app from the magazine with great non-fiction reading.)
EPIC Books (This free EPIC app has lots of popular books and many will read aloud to students.)
Little Story Maker (This free app will help students create and illustrate a story.)
Story Creator (This free app helps students write and illustrate a story.)
Book Maker (Pick the free app to get an app to help students create and publish ebooks, pdfs and comics.  They say they are “THE No.1 Book app for the iPad in 80 countries.”)
Chicktionary Lite (This free app has students unscrambling a roost full of letters and creating as many words as possible. Each hen bears a letter. Touch the hens and spell out a word, then watch as the word appears below them. Press Enter to submit the word.)
Magnetic Board (This is a free app to use with spelling and it will voice the sounds that are put together.)

MATH:
Pocket Tangrams (This free app has quick games good for spatial awareness and problem solving.)
Minds of Modern Mathematics (This free app takes you on an interactive journey that spans nearly 1,000 years. It tells the story of mathematics and how it has impacted almost every aspect of human progress, from science to music, art, architecture, and culture. Note: may not have many female role models.)

SCIENCE:
TinkerBox HD (This is a free app for engineering.)
NASA  (The free Official NASA app includes a collection of stunning images, videos, mission information, news, NASA TV, mission status and more.)
Planets  (This is a free 3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers, including Sky 2D: locate planets with flat view of sky, Sky 3D: planetarium style view of the sky, Visibility: find out when planet will be visible, and Globe: rotating 3D globe of planets and moon.)

SimplePhysics  (This free app can be used to design complex structures for everything from tree houses to ferris wheels and then simulate your design with a sophisticated physics engine.)  $1.99

Smithsonian Channel App   (This is a free app for the Smithsonian Channel’s original series, documentaries and fun facts, full episodes and hundreds of video clips.)
 

ART & CREATION:
Doodle Buddy (This free app allows you to finger paint with your favorite colors and drop in playful stamps.)
Chatter Pix (This free app allows students to make a photo “talk.”)
Aurasma (This is a free app.  Aurasma's image recognition technology uses a smartphone's or tablet's camera to recognize real world images and then overlay media on top of them in the form of animations, videos, 3D models and web pages. Think about it like a QR code but an image instead of a black and white pixelated square.)
Sock Puppets (Use this free app to make puppets “talk.”)
iMovie (This free app allows students to create a video using photos and/or short video clips.)
Educreations (This free app can capture your ideas:  record your voice and iPad® screen to create dynamic videos that others can access any time, as needed.)
DoInkGreenScreen (Spend $4.99 for students to use a light green or blue background and video students in commercials, etc.)
Pixelogic Daily (This free app has puzzle games using hints and logic to reveal a hidden picture made of colored tiles. Numeric hints are used to uncover a pixelated surprise.)

PROBLEM SOLVING
Code Academy: Hour of Code  (A free app where students learn to use JavaScript to create an animation, in an hour or can do the 20 hour course using a log in.) 
Hopscotch  (This free app teaches kids to code using simple, intuitive building blocks. Create games, animations and other programs in this colorful, interactive environment. Program characters to move, draw and collide with each other, and use shaking, tilting, or even shouting at the iPad to control them. Inspired by MIT’s Scratch.)
LightBotLightBot Jr 4+,  LightBot - One Hour Coding   (Free programs to get kids hooked on coding in minutes! Lightbot is a programming puzzle game; a game whose game mechanics require using programming logic to solve levels. Guide a robot to light up tiles and solve levels using commands, Lightbot cultivates a real understanding of procedures, loops, and conditionals for players.)
SET  (Free visual perception game. Match or don't match three shapes, colors, shading and number of items on each card. For multi-touch, multi-player action.)
Flow or Flow Bridges (Free game where students try to connect colors without using a square twice.)
Aquaduct 101 (This free app is a world of jumbled waterways and mixed-up pipelines. It's up to you to rearrange the tracks and restore the flow:  locked gates, shifty conveyor belts, puzzling warp portals, and more stand between you and order.  The free version has 48 puzzles instead of the $2.99 version with over 200 paths.)
Rush Hour Free (The free app to get a car out of the lot using logical thinking.)
Unblock It Free (This free app has blocks that the player has move to get through rush hour traffic.)
Solitaire Chess Free (Pick this free app to learn how to play chess.)
Sudoku  (A free app that has levels from easy…hard.)
Little Alchemy (A Free app that differentiates by content and process; focus on logging combinations.)
Jigsaw Bug (Use this free app for students who love jigsaw puzzles.)


Enrichment Activities for the Summer Break

Summer Break is quickly approaching. Below is a list of summer activities available in Oklahoma:

SUMMER 2016 ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS

This is an informal list compiled upon the request of our patrons.  It is by no means an exhaustive list; neither is the Oklahoma State Department of Education recommending
any particular program over another.  Our goal is to provide information to parents
to explore possible options.

Abrakadoodle

Website:          http://www.abrakadoodle.com/programs/camps/
Location:         Multiple locations across the metro
Dates:              Varies based on camp type
Ages:               2-14 (Age varies depending on camp type)
Cost:                Varies based on camp type
Abrakadoodle is camp that includes art lessons, music, games, crafts and special activities for kids Theme-based camps are also available. Register here for more information regarding dates and cost.
 

Artic Edge Ice Arena Summer Day Camp
Website:          http://arctic-edge.com/sport-camps/
Location:         Edmond, OK
Ages:               All grade levels
Dates:              Classes starting May 31
Cost:                $145 per week
 

Artworks
Website:          http://www.canok.org/overview/overview.cfm
Ages:               8-12 year old students
Location:         Oklahoma City, OK
Dates:              June 6 - June 17; June 20 - July 1; July 5-July 15
Cost:                Details on website; financial aid available
Artworks is a summer day camp in Oklahoma City for 8-12 year olds that focuses on the arts. We place a strong emphasis on process rather than product, which means Artworks is perfect for children with or without arts experience. By offering music, dance, visual art, theatre, and Lego™ robotics classes, we allow children to freely explore and discover their own interests and talents in a fun, relaxed, but richly educational atmosphere. We typically host 70-80 children each session representing most of the Oklahoma City metro area including Norman, Moore, Edmond, Shawnee, Mustang, Blanchard, Guthrie, Lexington, and many others.





Camp Cadence

Website:  http://www.cadenceequestrian.com/camp-cadence/
Location: 14150 S. Pine Street, Edmond, OK 73034
Dates: June 13-17, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29 (full day camps) and May 30-June 3, June 6-10, June 20- 24, June 27-July 1, July 4-8, August 1-5 (half day camps)
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $395 for full day; $225 for half day
Camp Cadence is geared for both beginner and intermediate riders and is an excellent introduction into the world of horses and also a wonderful supplement to riding instruction.  Your child will love the camaraderie of spending time with new friends learning all sorts of fun & exciting things about horses.

Camp Chaverim

Website:           http://campchaverim.com/
Location:         Temple B’nai Israel – 4901 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Dates:              June 6-24, June 27-July 15, July 18-29
Ages:               2 years – 9th grade
Cost:                $345 (2 day/week), $385 (3 day/week), $555 (5 day/week)
Camp Chaverim welcomes children for 2, 3, or 5 day per week camp sessions. This camp encourages team spirit, cooperation, peace, respect, kindness, personal growth, lots of friendship and fun! Before and After camp is also available for an additional fee.


Camp DaKaNi

Website:          http://www.campdakani.org/
Location:         3309 E. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Dates:              June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29
Ages:               5-13
Cost:                $180/week ($225/week for extended care)
Campers at Camp DaKaNi will be assigned to small groups of similar age ranges. Camping activities include: zipline, challenge course, rock climbing, fishing, arts and crafts and more! Camp hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm, with extended care times available. Lunches are provided.

Camp Incredible at University School
Website:          http://www.utulsa.edu/offices-and-services/university-school/programs/summer-session.aspx
Location:         The University School, Tulsa
Ages:               PreK-8th Grade
Dates:              Varies June through July
Cost:                $250 per week
The University School’s summer program consists of six one-week day camps and is open to any student 4 years old through eighth grade. (Grade levels refer to the grade students will be entering in the fall.. PreK students must be 4 years old by the start date of the camp.)
Session 1: June 1-5                         Session 4: June 22-26
Session 2: June 8-12                       Session 5: July 6-10
Session 3: June 15-19                     Session 6: July 13-17
Hours:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Extended Day (additional cost): 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.


City of Oklahoma City
Website:          http://www.okc.gov/parks/activities/
Location:         Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th (Week One) and Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 West Memorial Road (Week Two)
Dates:              June 6-17, July 11-22, August 1-12
Ages:               7-12
Cost:                $275 for 2 weeks, $175 for 1 week
Let your kids go WILD this summer with the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department’s Nature Camp!  Two distinct camp environments for your children to enjoy hands-on fun including archery, fishing & crafts.

Cyber Camp at University School

Website:           http://www.utulsa.edu/offices-and-services/university-school/programs/summer-session.aspx
Location:         The University School, Tulsa
Dates:              July 20 – 24, 2015
Hours:             9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages:               Open to students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
Cost:                $400
Want to break an unbreakable code? Interested in solving cyber crimes? From the Roman Empire to World War II, we’ll look at the evolution of codes and ciphers. Then, we’ll step back to present day for a hands-on look at modern cryptography. The next part of our journey explores the world of cyber crime. We will see how law enforcement and forensic specialists uncover the digital footprints left behind by criminals. We’ll explore a virtual crime scene and use state-of-the-art techniques to extract evidence from computers and networks. Field trips include visits to offices and labs of cyber security researchers, digital forensics practitioners and cyber crime specialists. 

Duke TIP Summer Programs
Website:              https://tip.duke.edu/node/225
Location:         Several university locations listed on website
Dates:              June 12-July 2: June 19-July 9
Ages:               Grades 7 through 10
Cost:                Varies; financial aid availoable
Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs are superb academic opportunities and dynamic residential and social experiences for seventh through tenth graders. These three-week sessions are intense and demanding; students are challenged to think critically about themselves and their world.


Fine Arts Institute of Edmond

Website:          http://edmondfinearts.com/
Location:         27 E. Edwards St., Edmond, OK 73034
Dates:              June, July and August
Ages:               age 3 through 5th grade
Cost:                Shown below
Contact:          (405) 340-4481

Little Artists Camp:
 Preschoolers (ages 3-6) create paintings, collages, prints, 3-D art and perform as they rotate among 4 teachers in a friendly environment.
Dates: June 14-16, July 5-7, August 2-4 from 10am-12pm or 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $95
Create Escape Camp: Enjoy a week filled with creative workshops in the visual and performing arts…drawing, painting, mixed media, theatre and more. Each hour, students (1st – 5th grade) will rotate in groups from one art form to another. Four rotations each day. Camp  t-shirt will be given to all campers. Campers need to bring a lunch each day. 9:30-2:00 on 
Dates: 
June 20 – 24 from 9:30am to 2:00pm
Cost: $220
Theatre Escape Camp: Professional theatre arts teachers and performers work hands-on with students (1st – 5th grade) to hone their skills in improvisation, stage movement, makeup, miming, magic and much more. Camp t-shirt will be given to all campers and a snack provided each day.
Dates: July 18 – 22from 9:30am to 2:00pm 
Cost: $220
Art Escape Camp: A camp designed for kids (1st – 5th grade) who enjoy the visual arts: drawing, painting, clay, mixed media and much more. Each camper will explore 4 rotations each day with different FAI teachers. Campers receive a t-shirt. Please bring a sack lunch. Snack and drink will be provided.
Dates: July 11-15, July 25-29 from 9:30am-2:00pm
Cost:
 $220



Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma

Websites:  http://www.gswestok.org/camp; http://www.gseok.org/en/programs/camp.html.html
Location:         Locations vary by camp type
Dates:              Dates vary by camp type
Ages:               Kindergarten – 12th grade
Cost:                $30 – $400 depending on camp type and duration
With many camps to choose from, you can get away from it all and enjoy the great outdoors by hiking, learning outdoor skills and canoeing across the river!  

Honors Summer Academy at Oklahoma Christian
Website:          http://oc.edu/academics/honors/honors-summer-academy/index.html
Location:         Oklahoma Christian University campus, Edmond
Dates:              July 10-15
Ages:               Entering 10th through 12th
Cost:                $600.
Contact:          Application and requirements,
(405) 425-5300
The Oklahoma Christian University Honors Summer Academy is an annual, one-week college experience hosted by OC's Honors Program to encourage the pursuit of excellence by gifted and talented students. Each participant may earn two hours of transferable university credit each week by selecting two of the following courses from the appropriate grade level. Credits are based on face-to-face instruction time as well as Blackboard/internet activity before and after the time in residence at OC. Course faculty are OC Master Teachers.


Keystone Adventure School and Farm

Website:          https://www.keystoneadventureschoolandfarm.com/
Location:         19201 North Western Ave., Edmond, OK 73012
Dates:              May 31st – July 22nd (excluding July 1-12)
Ages:               Kindergarten – 5th grade
Cost:                $295/week or $65/day
Let your kids enjoy summer on the farm with Keystone Adventure School’s 16-acre campus.  Their camp experience will be filled with lots of farm animals, large outdoor play spaces, a pond, a creek, and state of the art technology.



Kidz Yoga Summer Kamp

Website:          http://www.yogablissok.com/kidz-summer-camp-2016
Location:         300 W 33rd Street, Edmond, OK 73013
Dates:              Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in June & July
Ages:               4-7 (Tuesdays); 8-12 (Thursdays); Teens (Wednesdays)
Cost:                $45 drop in per day or $360 for all 8 classes.
This camp will explore all aspects of yoga through postures, relaxation techniques, games, crafts, singing and more!  The class is from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and includes an organic lunch.


Langston University Summer Math and Science Academy

Website:          http://www.langston.edu/math-and-science-academy
Location:         Langston University, Langston, OK
Dates:              June 5 – June 18
Ages:               Grades 10-12
Cost:                Information found on website
Contact:          405.466.3341

Classes in technology, chemistry, mathematics, ACT preparation, biological sciences.  Field trips included.  Honorarium information found on website.



Little Chefs Summer Camp

Website:          http://edmondmobilemeals.org/news-events/little-chefs-learn-to-serve/
Location:         25 W. 3rd Street, Edmond, OK
Dates:              June 14th & 16th; July 12th & 14th; August 2nd & 4th
Ages:               9-11
Cost:                $80 for a 2 class session (includes groceries & kitchen supplies)
The Little Chefs program teaches children that cooking can be creative and fun! Imaginations are free to run wild as kids discover how they can give back to their community by using cooking skills gained from this course. The students will be able to showcase a full course meal by the time the program is complete.

Mad Science Summer Camp

Website:          http://okc.madscience.org/campexperience.aspx
Location:         Various locations in OKC metro
Dates:              Multiple sessions through June and July –details on website
Ages:               4-12
Cost:                Ranges from $75-$175 depending on camp
Mad Science camps offer in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games & physical activities, and hands-on applications of scientific principles. Campers create, build and assemble a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects our world

Moore Norman Technology Center Summer Youth Academy 2016

Website:          https://sya.mntc.edu/
Location:        
Moore Norman Technology Center -Norman (Franklin Road Campus)
4701 12th Ave NW, Norman, Oklahoma 73069
Dates:              Monday, June 06, 2016 - Thursday, June 30, 2016
Ages:               9-11 Year Olds and 12-14 Year Olds Classes

Half and full day sessions in a variety of areas.  Contact: Phone - 405-364-5763 x7260  

OSSM Summer Academy
Website:           https://www.ossm.edu/outreach/ossm-summer-academy-2016/
Location:         Oklahoma School of Science and Math - 1141 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City 73104
Dates:              June 13th – 17th and July 18th – 22nd
Ages:               8th-11th graders
Cost:                $975 per session
An academic enrichment camp featuring courses taught by OSSM’s nationally-renowned faculty in just about every subject.  Students will also get to enjoy field trips to cultural attractions around Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Christian University Summer Camps
Website:          http://www.oc.edu/church-relations/summer-camps.html
Location:         Oklahoma Christian University campus, Edmond
Dates:              Various dates May 31 through July 30
Ages:               Grades 4 through 12
Cost:                Costs outlined on website
Honors Academy Website:   https://www.oc.edu/academics/honors/honors-summer-academy/
Dates: July 12-July 17, July 19-July 24


Oklahoma City Ballet Summer Intensive
Website:          http://okcballet.com/school/summerintensive/
Location:         7421 N. Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City
Dates:              June 8-17; June 8-25; June 30-July 17
Ages:               Age 13 to 23
Cost:                $500 at registration; financial aid available
Students at Oklahoma City Ballet’s Summer Intensive are immersed in a rigorous professional training program. The curriculum includes classes in Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Technique, Variations, Partnering, Composition, Jazz, Modern, Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition, Dance History, and Injury Prevention taught by renowned guest artists and Oklahoma City Ballet faculty.


Oklahoma City University Jr. High Music Theater Program

Website:          http://www.okcu.edu/music/performing-arts-academy/summer/junior-high/ Location:         2501 N. Blackwelder • Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Dates:              July 2-16
Ages:               Grades 5-8
Cost:                $2,500
Students will explore the foundations of musical theater through acting, singing and dancing under the guidance of our talented, caring and experienced staff. Students will be in rehearsals for the fully staged musical production for most of their day, but will also enjoy classes in dance, acting, and special topics related to musical  theater. All students will perform in the fully-staged musical at the end of the session.

Oklahoma State University Summer Camps

Website:           https://academicaffairs.okstate.edu/content/summer-camps
Location:         Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, OK 74078
Dates:              Various dates in June and July
Ages:               All ages and skill levels

Oklahoma State University hosts several camps during the summer that challenges younger students both intellectually and physically. From academic camps that focus on science and other subjects to athletic camps that focus on a specific sport, there is a camp for just about any interest. OSU takes the safety of these "campers" very seriously and provides training for all groups and any individual who will be working with minors while on the Oklahoma State campus. 


ANIMAL SCIENCE:  Livestock Judging
 
HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: Camp Turf; Summer STEM Academy; Children’s Programs at the Botanic Garden
ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY:  Insect Adventure Camp
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:  Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup
ARTS AND SCIENCES:  American Indians into Psychology Enrichment Program, Exploring the Scientific Basis of Human & Animal Behavior, It's a Polymer Life: Polymers of Everyday Life Summer Academy
ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN & ART HISTORY:  Summer Art Academy

MEDIA & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: OSU Sports Media Camp
MUSIC:  OSU Summer Music Camp, Summer Choir Camp at OSU

WRITING:  Writing Workshop 
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY:  CEAT Summer Bridge Program, Discover Architecture, 2016 Oklahoma STEM (OKSTEM) Competition Academy

HUMAN SCIENCE

DESIGN, HOUSING and MERCHANDISING:  Design Institute

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS:  ISyTE - Information Systems Technology Exploration

DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & OUTREACH:  High School Summer Academy

ATHLETICS: Equestrian College Prep Camp, Cowboy/Cowgirl Golf Camps, Tennis Camps, Basketball Camps, Baseball School (Summer Youth Camp), Basketball Camp, Cowboy Football Camps, Oklahoma State Soccer Camps, Cowgirl Softball Camps, Wrestling Camps

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
Website:           http://www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/content/2016-upcoming-summer-camps
Location:         2501 North Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Dates:              May 23-27; May 31-June 3; June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22; July 25-29; August 1-5; August 8-12
Ages:               3-13 years
Cost:                Ranges from $100-$180 depending on child’s age and camp choice
Each week campers will imagine new exiting stories as they work with expert instructors and assistants! They’ll practice their showmanship skills as they learn techniques through games and activities and learn performing arts basics in a dynamic atmosphere of creativity and imagination.  Performances are held for parents to enjoy at the end of each week.  Camp is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and before/after care is available.

Oklahoma City Community College “College for Kids” and Summer Camps
Website:          http://occc.edu/coe/college4kids.html
Location:          OCCC, 6500 S. Land Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK  73159
Ages:               1st-8th Grades
Dates:              Various camps, June 6 through July 29



Oklahoma City Zoo

Website:          http://www.okczoo.org/camps
Location:         2101 NE 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Dates:              June 6-10
Ages:               4-15 years
Cost:                Half Days are $125/week for members, $140/week for non-members.  Full days are $280/week for members, $315/week for non-members.

Let your child explore & connect with nature at the Oklahoma City Zoo!  Several different types of camps are offered so you’re sure to find something that will interest your child.  Snacks are provided but campers must bring their own lunches.

Oklahoma History Center

Website:           
http://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/classes
Location:         Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
Dates:              June and July
Ages:               5 to 12
Cost:                Varies; described on website
Contact:         
(405) 522-3602.Okietales:

Wednesdays, June and July 2016 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Includes museum admission following the program.
Kids ages 5–9 dive into history with books, exhibits, hands-on activities, stories, and explore a different topic from the Wild West to pioneer life. Admission is $2

History Pioneers Junior Curator Camp:
Monday-Friday, July 18-22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Ages 8-12. Registration is required and limited to twenty students.
Participants will work to create their own exhibit to display at the History Center with an exhibit opening on Friday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Students will learn how to handle artifacts, write labels, research, make mounts, and present an exhibit.
Cost: $75


Oklahoma Science Museum
Website:          http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/summer-camps
Location:         Oklahoma City
Dates:              Various dates through June and July
Ages:               Grades 1 - 6
Cost:                $250 a week, $50 a day; member fees are less
June 6-10:  Super Science Spectacular
June 13-17:  D. I. Why Not! A Tinkering Garage Spectacular
June 20-24:  Jurassic Science
June 27 – July 1:  Science of Star Wars
Tuesday, July 5:  Mythbustin’
Wednesday, July 6:  Toy Invention
Thursday, July 7:A Dozen Dangerous Things
Friday, July 8:  I Will Survive!
July 11-15:  Blast Off! Space Camp
July 18-22:  The Astonishing Science of Super Heroes
July 25-29:  The Science of the Magical World of Harry Potter

Eight one-week camps, starting and 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. each day.  Campers bring their own sack lunch.  Contact:  (405) 602-3760

Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Summer Symphony Strings Camp
Website:          http://oyomusic.org/programs/summer/
Location:         Oklahoma City
Dates:              June 20-24
Ages:               Grades 5 - 8
Cost:                $245; Financial aid and scholarships available
Contact:         
405-232-1199
This commuter day camp is open to students in grades 5 through 8 during the 2015-2016 school year who have been playing for at least one year and can read music. Students participate in orchestra rehearsal; sectionals; and social, musical and recreation activities. Trained staff members supervise all activities, ensembles, and meals. Students will participate in a short hearing at camp for orchestra/seating placement the first day – students are asked to prepare a short piece of their choice. Students are to bring a sack lunch each day.

Orr Family Farm
Website:          http://www.orrfamilyfarm.com/#!special-events/cjop
Location:         14400 S. Western Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73170
Dates:              June 14-17; July 12-15
Ages:               5-11 years
Cost:                $170

Your camper will get to learn about farm animals, animal care and agriculture while enjoying activities like pony rides, fishing, animal barn visits, and more!  Camp is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and includes lunch & snacks.

Riversport Camps

Website:          http://boathousedistrict.org/riversport-kids/camps/
Location:         Multiple locations across OKC, see camp web site for specific camp details
Dates:              Multiple sessions through June, July & August, see camp web site for specific camp details
Ages:               8-18
Cost:                $175-$875 depending on camp
With 5 camps to choose from you’re sure to find something for your water-loving child!  Half day and full day options are available.  See web site for specific camp details or call (405) 552-4040 for more information.

Rose State Kids’ College
Website:             https://www.rose.edu/content/business-community/community-learning-center/kids-college/                    
Location:         Rose State College, Midwest City
Dates:              June 6 – August 4; Monday through Thursday classes and Friday classes
Contact:          405.733.7392


Summer Academies on College Campuses

Website:  https://secure.okcollegestart.org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx
Location and Dates:    Vary throughout summer
Ages:                           8th-12th Grade
38   FREE Academies are offered this year at 20 different college campuses across the state

Grades 8-9

§  Murray State College
2016 MSC Summer College STEM Academy
Residential - June 6-9
§  Oral Roberts University
A Hands-On Program in Mathematics and Science
Residential - June 6-10
§  The University of Tulsa, School of Urban Education
Technology Education and Collaborative (TEC)
Residential - June 6-11
§  East Central University
You Are What You Eat: Isolation and Analysis of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids in the Biochemistry Laboratory
Residential - June 20-24
§  University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Where Does Our Food Come From and How Did it Get Here?
Residential - Session I: July 11-15;
Session II: July 18-22

Grades 8-10

§  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Exploring the Scientific Basis of Human and Animal Behavior
Residential - Session I: June 5-11; Session II: June 12-18
§  University of Central Oklahoma
Be an Engineer: Change the World
Commuter - Session I: June 6-10; Session II: June 13-17
§  Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow
Get Green for Blue: Outdoor STEM Investigations Connecting Water to You
Commuter - June 13-17
§  University of Central Oklahoma
Forensic Engineering Explorations
Commuter - June 20-24
§  Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Emerging and Converging Technologies Academy
Residential - July 17-22
§  Cameron University
Science Detectives Summer Academy
Commuter - July 25-30 

Grades 8-11

§  Rogers State University, Pryor
AeroCamp
Commuter - Session I: June 6-10; Session II: July 11-15
§  The University of Tulsa
Summer Engineering Academy at The University of Tulsa
Commuter - June 13-17

Grade 8-12

§  East Central University
Explorations in Computer Science and Robotics
Residential - June 19-24
§  The 2016 Oklahoma STEM (OKSTEM) Competition Academy
Residential
- Session I: June 30- July 1, The University of Tulsa; Session II: July 6-7, Oklahoma State University; Session III: July 16-18, Cameron University

Grade 9

§  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Exploring Math and Science Academy (EMSA) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC)
Commuter - June 13-24 

Grades 9-10

§  Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Exploring the Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Residential - June 5-11
§  University of Oklahoma, Norman
Collaborate, Create, Construct!: Innovation Shaping the Built Environment
Residential - June 5-10
§  Oklahoma State University
Camp Turf (Tomorrow's Undergraduates Realizing the Future)
Residential - June 5-17
§  University of Oklahoma, Norman
Oklahoma Mesonet: Mostly Weather With a Chance of Fun
Residential - June 19-24

Grade 9-11

§  Northeastern State University, Tahlequah Campus
Summer Robotics Academy
Residential - June 6-10 

Grades 9-12

§  University of Central Oklahoma
CSI Summer Academy
Residential - June 1-5
§  University of Central Oklahoma
Digital Forensics Summer Academies
Commuter - June 1-5
§  Cameron University
NanoExplorers: A High School Summer Science Academy
Residential - June 5-17
§  Cameron University
Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mathematics: A High School Summer Science Academy
Residential - June 19-July 1
§  Seminole State College
Peek Into Engineering
Residential - July 31-Aug. 5

Grade 10-11

§  University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
How Do Fruits Become Jam? The Path From the Garden to the Store
Residential - June 13-17
§  The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa Summer Academy on Codes, Ciphers and Cyber Crime
Commuter - June 20-24
§  University of Oklahoma, Norman
Geologic Processes: Exploring the Earth's Cycles
Residential - July 10-15 

Grades 10-12

§  Langston University
An Intensive Academy for Math, Science and Technology
Residential - June 5-18
§  Oklahoma City Community College
OCCC Hearts, Health and Heavy Metals Summer Science Academy
Commuter - June 6-10 (orientation: June 4)
§  East Central University
Explorations in Advanced Mathematics and Its Applications
Residential - June 12-17
§  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
It's a Polymer Life: Polymers of Everyday Life Summer Academy
Residential - June 12-17
§  Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Summer Science and Mathematics Academy
Residential - June 12-24
§  Tulsa Community College
MASH Camp (Math And Science in Health Careers)
Commuter - Session I: June 13-17; Session II: June 20-24
§  Tulsa Community College
Dimensions of Science Summer Academy
Commuter - July 11-15

Grades 11-12

§  University of Oklahoma, Norman
C.L.I.M.B.: Chemistry Learning Incorporating Mathematics and Biology
Residential - June 5-10

Sooner Flight Academy
Website:          https://flightcamp.ou.edu/en/summer-camp/
Location:         Norman, Oklahoma
Dates:              Various dates through June and July
Ages:               Ages 6 through 18
Cost:
               Costs outlined on website; scholarships available
The OU Sooner Flight Academy summer flight camps challenge students to learn the principles of flight using science and mathematics. Campers engage in hands-on activities which demonstrate the science, technology, engineering and math of the exciting world of flight.

SWOSU Music Camps
Website:          http://swosucamps.com/
Location:        
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
Dates:              June and July
Ages:               Students completing grades 6 through 12
Cost:                $175. Enrollment – more details on website.  Scholarships available
Contact:          (580) 774-3708
Marimba Camp - June 12 - 15, 2016
Choral Camp - June 19 - 23, 2016
Vocal Solo Clinic - June 23 - 24, 2016
Middle School Band Camp - June 26 - 29, 2016
Band Camp - July 10 - 15, 2016
The Southwestern Oklahoma State University legacy of summer music camps began when the 1st Annual Band Camp was started in 1956.



SWOSU Summer Camps
Website:          http://www.swosu.edu/resources/summer-camps.aspx
Location:         Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
Dates:              Several dates, June 1 through August 5
Ages:               PreK – 12th grade
Cost:                Details on website
Contact:         
580.774.3024

Sylvan Enrichment Camps
Website:          http://locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/oklahoma-city-73118-ok/program/sylvan-edge-camps
Location:         Oklahoma City and Edmond
Dates:              Various dates throughout the summer
Ages:               PreK - 12
Cost:                Available on website
STEM Camps for grades 1 – 8:
Robotics for Kids
Coding for Kids
Engineering for Kids

Academic Camps for all ages: 
Study Edge camp
Early Reading Edge camp
Fit4Algebra camp
Writing camp

The Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain
Website:          http://www.oaiquartz.org/students/
Location: 
       The Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwestern Oklahoma
Dates:              June 11-16, 2016
Ages:               Oklahoma high school students, including graduating seniors.
Cost:
               $20 application fee; students must pay a $250 non-refundable processing fee. Some disciplines, such as photography, require students to provide supplies.  Financial aid is available.
A two-week residential school that provides professional training to artistically talented Oklahoma students in the visual, literary, and performing arts.   Apply online and schedule an audition or interview. All accepted students automatically receive a full scholarship to the program. The Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI) is an intensive academy for Oklahoma high school students in the fields of acting, creative writing, ballet, modern dance, orchestra, chorus, drawing and painting, photography, and film and video. OSAI faculty artists include winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the Academy, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards. You’ll join over 250 students from across the state as you study your chosen field and attend or participate in performances, gallery openings, film screenings, poetry readings, and more. Optional activities include nature hikes, karaoke night, movie night, a talent show, and all-camp dances. You’ll make lifelong friends and study with amazing teachers for a summer experience you’ll never forget.

The University of Oklahoma Summer Camps

Website:           https://ou.edu/content/outreach/youth-academic-programs/academic_camps.html;
https://www.ou.edu/content/outreach/youth/6th-8th-grade/horizons-unlimited.html
Location:         The University of Oklahoma, 1700 Asp Ave., Norman, OK  73072
Dates:              Various summer dates
Ages:               6 to 18
Precollegiate Programs reaches thousands of youth each year with its array of academic enrichment and leadership programs.
Architecture Summer Academy (9th-10th)
The Design and the Built Environment Academy offers students a one-week opportunity to explore all five disciplines in OU’s College of Architecture – interior design, construction science, landscape architecture and regional city planning.
Aviation Summer Academy (8th)
The Starship: Imagination Academy offers a one-week residential program for students entering the eighth grade. Attendees will experience the wonders of the universe through a series of hands-on learning opportunities, which combine classroom instruction, field experiences and flight time in Piper Warrior III aircrafts.
Chemistry Summer Academy (11th-12th)
The STEM to Store Academy is a hands-on lab experience to extract medical compounds from plants. Inside the Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center on the OU campus, students will work alongside scientists in research labs to address real world problems.
Engineering Summer Academy (9th-10th)
The Systems Engineering Academy will introduce students to the relatively new engineering discipline of systems engineering. Participants will study health care systems, aircraft systems and even collegiate sporting events.
Horizons Unlimited (6th-8th)
Students will explore science, technology, engineering and math in an interactive, hands-on way. Participants in this week-long camp will have the opportunity to pursue their wild ideas and crazy inventions while learning new and complex content about the inventing process.
Meteorology Summer Academy (9th-10th)
The Meteorology Academy offers a one-week residential program for students interested in weather. Students will attend classes in the National Weather Center surrounded by top research scientists and operational meteorologists.
Mini College (1st-6th)
This all-day program is designed for students who are interested in building their knowledge of the world around them.
Oklahoma Mesonet Weather Camp (7th-9th)
This week-long residential camp exposes students to meteorology, weather forecasting and career opportunities through hands-on learning.
Science – ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Camp (6th-8th)
Students will engage in hands-on learning activities, laboratory experiments and field excursions to help them understand a whole-earth approach to the geosciences.
Sooner Flight Summer Camps (age 6-18)
The Sooner Flight Academy facilitates the growth of aviation and technology for learners ages 6-18 in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through the exciting world of flight. Summer Flight camps are action packed five days of hands-on activities teaching students that science is fun!

Tippi Toes Princess Camps

Website:          http://www.tippitoesdance.com/camps/
Location:         Various locations across the OKC metro
Dates:              June 16, June 17, July 14, July 15, July 26-29, August 8
Ages:               2.5 – 6 years for 1 day camp, 3-7 years for 4 day camp
Cost:                $35
Let your little dancing princess enjoy a fairy tale of fun this summer with Princess in training camps!  Tiny dancers will enjoy crafts, stories, games – and of course dancing!  Check out their web site for location and enrollment information.

Tulsa Ballet Summer Programs
Website:          https://tulsaballet.org/classes/summer-programs/
Location:         1212 E. 45th Place South
Dates:              Various in June and July
Ages:               3 and older
Cost:                Varies by class; detail on website
Fairy Tale Ballet Camp, June 13-17 and July 18-22
Pointe to the Future, June 20-July 16, 2016

Upstage Theatre

Website:          http://www.upstagetheatreok.com/about/camps/
Location:          844 W. Danforth Rd., Edmond, OK, 73003
Dates:              May 30 – June 3 and June 6-10.
Ages:               4-15 (age varies by session)
Cost:                $275
Campers will learn warm-ups and play theatre and improv games while creating scenes and songs from different Broadway musicals.

YMCA
Websites:        http://ymcaokc.org/camp-classen/summer-camp; http://ymcatulsa.org/camps
Location:         Multiple locations across the state
Dates:              Multiple date options, see specific branch information for more details
Ages:               4-17 years. Age varies by location.
Cost:                $90-$135 per week depending on YMCA membership status & camp type.
The Y’s Summer Day Camp is held Monday through Friday and provides kids ages supervised activities that foster youth development. YMCA camps focus on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility in all of their fun-filled activities!


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