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Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden offers several STEAM-related programs. We love visiting the zoo, and the educational programs make each visit even more enriching. Zoo Troop Programs are age-specific and focus on different aspects of animal science and conservation, making them great for Nuri and QJ. School break day camps, designed for children from kindergarten through eighth grade, blend fun with learning about wildlife and nature conservation. The zoo also offers Wild Encounters, special experiences where kids can get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s animals. We recently experienced the Zoo’s Gorilla Trek VR and the kids absolutely loved it. For a more profound educational experience, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum offers STEAM- related educational programs. The Uncover-Discover STEM Lab experience uses technology to teach students about the bombing and its aftermath, combining history with technology. Nadia finds this program particularly intriguing. Various youth programs and workshops cater to different age groups, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Metropolitan Library System offers a wide range of programs and resources for children of all ages. Our family often visits the library and we always find something engaging. STEAM story times incorporate basic science and art concepts into fun, engaging activities for the youngest ones like Nuri. Tween and Teen STEAM Programs for older kids and teens offer hands-on experiments, coding classes and creative art projects. Myriad Botanical Gardens provides an excellent setting for STEAM fun in OKC. We love spending time outdoors and the gardens offer plenty of educational opportunities.
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Programs like Reading Wednesdays and Weekly Walkups offer nature-based learning and craft activities suitable for QJ and Nuri. Nadia can get involved in teen volunteer programs that include learning about horticulture, conservation and garden maintenance. Family workshops often involve gardening, biology and environmental science, providing hands-on learning experiences for the whole family. Oklahoma City is brimming with opportunities to engage children of all ages in STEAM fun. There’s something to inspire curiosity and learning in every corner of the city. By exploring these resources, parents can foster a love for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in their children that can last a lifetime.
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