Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl. 405-602-3760 sciencemuseumok.org Science Museum Oklahoma offers camp for kids from PK-6th grade in the winter (sciencemuseumok.org/winter-break- camps), spring (sciencemuseumok. org/spring-break-camps), summer (sciencemuseumok.org/summer-break- camps) and fall (sciencemuseumok.org/ fall-camps). Camp themes vary each season and camps never repeat a day, ensuring your young scientist gets a new experience each session of camp. Weeklong camps take place in the spring and summer, with shorter camps in the fall and winter. Camp costs vary and are available on the museum’s website or by calling 405-602-3760.
Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Ave. N.W., Norman 405-801-5000 mntc.edu The center’s Pre-Engineering, college- preparatory program is offered to students interested in engineering careers from Norman, Norman North, Moore, Westmoore and Southmoore high schools. Students apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Students can complete five engineering courses in the two-year program and possibly up to seven in the four-year, freshman-entry program.
Francis Tuttle Academies College Prep and STEM Francis Tuttle Technology Center 12777 N. Rockwell Ave. 405-717-4900 bit.ly/francistuttle
Francis Tuttle offers three Academies as part of its Career Training Programs. The Academies differ from other Career Training Programs because they incorporate academic teaching alongside technical training, integrating relevant core academics and technology subjects. This tuition-free program is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute 100 S. Baumann Ave., Edmond 405-974-3779 okaplus.org/sailbox SAIL into learning each month with an arts integrated subscription box, filled to the brim with activities and the materials you need to do them! Perfect for all elementary aged students, PK-5th grades, the Simply Arts Integrated Learning (SAIL) box provides four guided activities each month to deepen the understanding of core concepts ranging across math, science, literature and more. A box is shipped to your door each month for just $30. Find more info on their website or Facebook page (@okasailbox).
FIRST Robotics 580-330-0961 first-oklahoma.com FIRST is a leading STEM program for students ages 6-18. With support from more than 200 of the Fortune 500, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. Younger students build and compete with LEGO-based robots while older students are engaged in designing a high-tech robot that can play a 3v3 game on a basketball court-sized field. FIRST is the only sport where every kid can turn pro!
OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology STEAM Boxed Event: Introduce a Girl to Engineering 405-744-4257 bit.ly/ceat-okstate Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can purchase a virtual STEAM box filled with science, art and engineering projects focused on engineering, architecture and technology disciplines. The materials are shipped to your door and instructions are delivered live online. Individuals can buy the program for $30; classrooms for $150.
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