Edmond Fine Arts Institute 27 E. Edwards, Edmond 405-340-4481 edmondfinearts.com
The STEAM Engine 405-652-9697 steamengineokc.org The STEAM Engine is an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit organization that provides out-of- school STEAM programs for youth between the ages of 8 and 13 by partnering with community organizations and STEM professionals to offer eight-week clubs to help youth, particularly those from groups underrepresented in STEM occupations, to develop self-confidence and 21st century skills and to pursue STEM education and careers. Programs at partner sites are offered to students at no cost. The eight-week club curriculums include subjects such as Code Your Own Adventure with Scratch (online or in-person); Thrills and Spills Roller Coaster Physics (online or in-person) and new in 2021, Harry Potter inspired STEAM Exploration.
Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks (near Tulsa) 918-296-3474 okaquarium.org/286/virtual-field-trips Bring the sea to your screen with FREE virtual field trips for K-12 students. Each virtual trip includes a pre-recorded video and accompanying activities designed to meet Oklahoma academic science standards and get students excited about marine life and conservation. Any educator can register online and choose from different curricula designed for students in K-3rd, 4th-6th or 7th-12th grades. Educators and caregivers may opt to follow up their video curriculum with a free Zoom Q&A session with education staff.
The Edmond Fine Arts Institutes’ programs consist of visual and performing art classes available year round. The facility was designed specifically as an art center so it is equipped to offer a variety of art mediums for all ages and levels of ability. Curriculum includes beginning to advanced classes in drawing, painting, jewelry design, clay, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, print making and theatre. Instruction is available for preschoolers through adults and taught by professional instructors who are experts in their fields. Students improve their creative and technical skills while expanding their knowledge of art history and the elements and principles of design. The duration of classes varies, but typical sessions meet once a week for six weeks during the school year and weekly during summer months. Enrollment fees are $12 per hour of instruction with full or partial scholarships available for students on the free and reduced school lunch program.
Oklahoma County 4-H Robotics Team 405-808-7360, okcrobot.com
This 4-H Club works with students in junior high and high school from Oklahoma County and surrounding counties to participate in two robot competitions in the fall (BEST competition, bestinc.org) and spring (FIRST competition, firstinspires.org ). Participants learn robotics, teamwork, marketing, project management, engineering design, programming, electrical design and, most importantly, safety. Cost is $100 per season.
The Firehouse Art Center 444 S. Flood Ave., Norman 405-329-4523 normanfirehouse.com/classes
Oklahoma Hall of Fame/Gaylord-Pickens Museum 1400 Classen Dr., 405-235-4458, oklahomahof.com Does the history of space travel interest you? You are certainly in the right place! Oklahoma is the only state with an astronaut involved in every stage of space flight. Strap yourself into your rocket as this museum shares the story of how Oklahomans played an important role in putting the first man on the moon and the fun they had while doing it! This FREE virtual program is geared for ages 8-12. Students will learn the history of space travel, Oklahomans’ influence on space travel, aspects of life in space and aspects of training to travel in space. Find out more at oklahomahof.com/ohof-adventures.
This art center offers four sessions of two-week classes for ages 6-8 and 9-13 beginning Jan. 11, with classes meeting Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a total of nine hours of instruction. In addition, a two-week teen drawing and painting class is offered in February. The children’s after- school classes are $90 per session. The teen class is $132 + $15 material fee. Art classes emphasize the elements of art and the introduction of the master artists.
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