state standards as well as all the materials and equipment necessary to teach the lessons in their classrooms. The people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas are passionate about investing in the future by providing quality science and math resources for teachers, students and parents. Pelco Products 320 W 18th St, Edmond 405-340-3434 pelcoinc.com Pelco Products specializes in designing, engineering, manufacturing and distributing products for traffic and utility industries. The company is available for small tours of their facility. Pioneer Library System’s Maker Mobile 300 Norman Center Ct, Norman 405-801-4570 pioneerlibrarysystem.org The Pioneer Library System’s Maker Mobile brings STEAM-focused programming into communities across Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties. This workshop on wheels features 3D printers, laser cutters, STEAM kits and a mobile kitchen and is complete with broadband internet access, connecting to the internet from virtually any location. Schools, community groups and individuals can reserve the Maker Mobile to visit their hometown and provide hands-on, innovative STEAM programs and services to people of all ages. Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl, OKC 405-602-3760 sciencemuseumok.org/camps Full STEAM ahead! Science Museum Oklahoma offers hands-on science education every day, but the museum really gears up when school is out! STEAM camps for kids in Prek-6th grade are offered throughout the year. Whether your child enjoys exploring the universe in the planetarium, trying out robotics in the tinkering studio or loves to get their hands dirty with some gooey experiments – there’s a camp that’s perfect for everyone! Camp themes vary each season and camps never repeat a day, ensuring young scientists get a new experience every time. Members receive discounted pricing. The STEAM Engine 405-652-9697 steamengineokc.org The STEAM Engine provides STEM and arts enrichment to 3rd- 8th grade students at community partner sites across the metro. In the after-school clubs and summer day camps, participants increase awareness about STEM concepts and careers, build confidence through mentoring relationships and develop learning and innovation skills through hands-on learning. Current themes include: Thrills and Spills Rollercoaster Engineering, Wands and Wizards (Harry Potter- inspired STEAM exploration) and Fossils to Fuels. NEW themes coming in spring 2022 will be: Making PLACES (City, Planning, Design and Construction) and Build a Better Space Station.
Millwood Public Schools 6724 N Martin Luther King Ave, OKC 405-478-1336 millwoodps.org Millwood Robotics is a middle and high school team that participates in the First Tech Challenge robotics competition to support the advancement of the students academically and socially, with grant funding from Tinker Airforce Base. Students are given different challenges to complete, and they analyze them, develop a strategy for scoring points and draft the design for their robot. Students have built functional robots with gripping claws, rotating arms, ring-shooter mechanisms and even code that allows the robot to “see” what is in front of it. Students also develop and improve public speaking skills as they provide a 5-minute presentation about their journey throughout the engineering process. National Weather Center and OU College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences 120 David L Boren Blvd, Ste 3630, Norman 405-325-3095 ags.ou.edu The National Weather Center offers virtual visits to schools, homeschool groups, youth groups and other educational groups. A meteorologist visits the class virtually to discuss exciting topics like weather research and vehicles, forecasting, severe weather awareness and careers in meteorology. For college students, the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences provides a world- class academic experience that promotes convergent, innovative and inclusive education and research at the intersection of weather, climate and sustainability. Degrees offered address important issues for the planet’s future, such as high-impact weather, renewable energy and climate change. Oklahoma Contemporary 11 NW 11th St, OKC 405-951-0000 oklahomacontemporary.org/learn/youth/camp- contemporary Oklahoma Contemporary’s weeklong school-break camps, held at their new downtown campus, provide fun and challenging studio experiences for 5-12 year olds. From painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics to performance, costume design, robotics and animation, experienced art educators facilitate camps inspired by contemporary art and artists and the exhibitions on view in Oklahoma Contemporary’s galleries. Camp Contemporary offers kids a creative outlet as well as an opportunity to learn and expand skills, improve techniques and experiment with familiar and new media. There are also programs for teens, including classes, programs and the Teen Arts Council. Members receive a 10 percent discount. Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) 500 NE 4th St, OKC 405-942-5323 oerbhomeroom.com Through voluntary funding from Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas, the OERB provides educators with free, hands-on curriculum aligned to
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