Summer Activities
Parks & Recreation
Our multiple summer programs provide children aged 5 and over multiple opportunities to take part in a variety of individual and group activities throughout June, July and August.

 

Art Explorers Camp - Weekly Sessions June 7 - August 6
Monday-Friday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Southern Oaks Recreation Center, 400 SW 66th
Ages: 6 and up


A young boy enjoys an OKC Fishing Clinic
"Hooked on Fishing" Youth Fishing Clinics Anglers 5-15 love our FREE fishing clinics held at area "Close to Home" fishing waters. Held on select Saturdays throughout the Summer, our "Hooked on Fishing" clinics provide children the opportunity to step away from TV and Video Games and learn about nature and a great family pastime.

Clinics teach fishing basics, including casting, knot tying, fish identification, angler etiquette and more. Poles, tackle and bait are provided. All participants must be accompanied by an adults. No State Licenses or City Permits required during class hours.

June 12 - Dolese Youth Park Pond, NW 50 and Meridian
June 19 - Crystal Lake, SW 15 and MacArthur

July 10 - Dolese Youth Park Pond, NW 50 and Meridian
July 17 - Metro Tech Springlake, NW 36 and Springlake Drive
July 24 - Edwards Park Lake, NW 15 and Bryant Ave.

August 7 - Dolese Youth Park Pond, NW 50 and Meridian
August 14 - Metro Tech Springlake, NW 36 and Springlake Drive
August 21 - Edwards Park Lake, NW 15 and Bryant Ave.

To enroll, call 316-FISH.


Junior Master Gardener  June 21-25
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th Street
Ages: 7 -12
Young gardeners plant vegetables during Junior Master Gardener

Little sprouts aged 7-12 can explore the world of ecology and horticulture with this hands-on camp sponsored by the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Participants learn about plant life, insects and the environment, including rainforest conservation. Cost: $35 per child. Tuition includes all supplies. To register, call 297-3995.

 


Performing Arts Day Camp, Four 2-week sessions beginning June 7
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NW Optimist Performing Arts Recreation Center, 3401 NW Grand Blvd.
Ages: 6-18

Let your little star shine in the OKC Parks & Recreation Department's Performing Arts Day Camp. Participants learn acting, singing, basic choreography, set design, stagecraft and more. Each session ends with full musical performance. Immunization records required.

Session I:    June 14-25       Happily Ever After
Session II:   June 28-July 9   Twelve Dancing Princesses (center closed July 5)
Session III:  July 12-23        Wizard of Oz
Session IV:  July 26-Aug. 6   High School Musical (for ages 12-17 only)

Call 841-2412 for more information, or click HERE for registration flyer. 


TOTAL FITNESS CAMP
Monday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 South Villa
Ages: 6 and up

Fit and healthy are the mantras at our Total Kids Fitness Camp held at Sellers Recreation Center, 8301 South Villa. Participants will set fitness goals, learn nutrition basics and take part in multiple organizes sports and fitness activities. Cost: $25 per child/week, plus additional field trip costs. For more information, call 297-2211.


Play in the Park - June 16 - August 7
Monday - Friday  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
26 Locations Citywide - For Ages 6 and UpPlay in the Park Logo in Green and Black

The Parks Department's signature summer program gives children the opportunity to take part in structured activities in a supervised, outdoor environment. Arts & crafts, games, team and individual sports, and field trips are just part of the fun. Visit our PLAY IN THE PARK page for a complete list of program locations. Cost: FREE


Tennis Day Camps - Weekly Sessions June 7 - August 6
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Earlywine Tennis Center, SW 119 and May Ave.
Oklahoma City Tennis Centers, 3400 North Portland
Ages: 6-18

Kids can make a racquet at our dynamic youth tennis clinics at Earlywine and Oklahahoma City Tennis Centers. Instruction includes stroke basics, footwork, gamesmanship and more. Eight one-week sessions begin June 7. Cost: $ 80 per child/per session.

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