Contents
Features
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COMMUNITY LEADERS Art, medicine & the power of connection with Dr. Dan Molina
16 UNDERSTANDING
SOONERSELECT OPEN ENROLLMENT & ELIGIBILITY Top benefits for local families 39 METROFAMILY’S ULTIMATE SUMMER FUN GUIDE Explore kid camps, travel ideas & frugal family fun 44 TAKE FLIGHT Experience high-flying fun at the Tinker Air Show
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Departments 6 CONNECT WITH METROFAMILY
Take advantage of our top seasonal resources
10 NEW & NOW
4 local happenings for families 14 WHAT’S RIGHT WITH OUR SCHOOLS Social-emotional learning in the classroom 20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Seasonal family fun & festivals worth the drive 40 LOCAL FAMILY FUN
Get your kicks on Route 66 with historic sights & Insta-worthy stops
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58 EXPLORING OKLAHOMA WITH CHILDREN
ON THE COVER Brayden is the winner of our 2025 Cover Kids Contest in the 8-9 age category. He practices karate at Christian Karate Academy, where he is a member of the leadership and demo team, and he will earn his black belt in fall 2025. He enjoys hip-hop dance classes, swimming, playing outside with friends and reading. Brayden is the son of Renee and Robert and the brother of Zola. PHOTO BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL THANKS TO OKANA RESORT & INDOOR WATERPARK FOR HOSTING BRAYDEN’S PHOTOSHOOT!
Make a splash at the new OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
62 LAST LOOK
Celebrating the winners of our Moms in Focus contest
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