MetroFamily Magazine March April 2026

PHOTOS BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY AT YMCA CAMP DAKANI

YMCA Camp Dakani is back!

Building bridges to fun, friendship and growth

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities designed to balance fun and growth, from zip lines and low ropes challenges to hiking, creative arts and outdoor cooking. Older campers can take part in Teen Camp, created for those ready for more independence and new challenges, blending adventure, leadership and creativity in a supportive environment. Each week offers rotating themes and specialty camps that appeal to a variety of interests. Dress Up Theme Thursdays range from superheroes and pirates to dino discoveries and the Wild West. Specialty camps offer options such as traditional sports, survival skills and target sports to creative pursuits like leather crafts, wearable art, performance, woodworking, cooking and gardening. These experiences give campers something new to look forward to each week while strengthening confidence, teamwork and a lasting connection to the outdoors.

After a one-summer pause, Camp DaKaNi in Oklahoma City returns this summer under the leadership of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City. This partnership brings expanded programming while preserving the traditions that generations of campers have cherished for nearly 70 years. What makes YMCA Camp Dakani unforgettable? There is no place like camp. At YMCA Camp Dakani, nature comes to life through hands-on outdoor adventures, creative activities, skill building and character growth. Campers spend their days unplugged and engaged in experiences that build confidence, friendships and memories that last long after summer ends.

YMCA Camp Dakani YMCA of Central Oklahoma 3309 E Hefner Rd, OKC 405-297-9950 campdakaniinfo@ymcaokc.org ymcaokc.org/camp-dakani June 1-July 31, $300-$360 per week Experience the wonder, challenges and self-discovery that can only be found outdoors. Camp Dakani offers day camp Monday through Friday in OKC for campers ages 7-14. Scholarships available.

Artsy Learning Academy 2305 Westpark Dr, Norman 405-659-4774 artsylearningacademy.com June-July, $185 per week

B-Sew Inn 6926 NW Expressway, OKC 405-680-9100 bsewinn.com June-July, $299

Artworks Academy of Performing Arts 3251 Market Place, Norman 405-397-1824 info@artworksacademy.com artworksacademy.com May 26-Aug. 7, $55-$395

A creative summer camp full of hands-on adventures, daily art projects, exciting experiments and imaginative exploration. Each week features a unique theme, ranging from master builders to famous inventors. Held three days a week for children ages 4 to 12.

Campers will enjoy 5 days of sewing fun. The camp fee of $299 includes a starter sewing kit, printed instructions and fabric kits & supplies; plus, upon completion of camp each participant will receive a sewing machine, valued at $199. There will be two sessions per week, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

ArtWorks Academy offers a variety of summer camps for students ages 3-18 for a summer of creative fun. Performing arts camps focus on dance, theatre, music and art. Students can also audition to be in a play or musical.

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