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Features 10 SAVE MONEY ON COLLEGE TUITION
ON THE COVER Thomas is the winner of our 2024 Cover Kids contest in the 10-12 age category. Going in to the eighth grade in Edmond, he is an avid fisherman, plays soccer, likes to read, enjoys participating in his church’s youth
What families need to know about concurrent enrollment at Rose State College 12 TRANSFORMING TRAUMA INTO TRIUMPH Single mom Joni Owen’s foster care journey INSPIRATIONAL FIRST AMERICANS Meet film icon Yancey Red Corn 16 FIT FAMILY FUN YMCA membership perks inspire active family bonding 42 2024 FAMILY FAVORITES MetroFamily’s annual list of the top parent-vetted resources in the metro OKC’s best venues and entertainment for birthday bashes 54 EXPLORE EXTRACURRICULARS 52 PARTY PEOPLE Find a match for your child’s interests in MetroFamily’s Kids Programs Guide Departments 6 CONNECT WITH METROFAMILY Take advantage of our top seasonal resources 8 NEW & NOW 3 local happenings for families LOCAL FAMILY FUN Experience Olympic events around the metro and at home 22 MOM TALK OKC Renaissance: A decade of growth and adventure 24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Family festivals, frivolity & frugal fun EXPLORING OKLAHOMA WITH CHILDREN
group and is a whiz at solving Rubik’s Cubes. His favorite place to visit in the metro is Arcadia Lake. PHOTO BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
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YANCEY RED CORN AND REESE WITHERSPOON
YANCEY RED CORN WITH REESE WITHERSPOON
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY RIVERSPORT OKC
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Beat the summer sizzle at Insta-worthy Lake Tenkiller
62 LAST LOOK
The benefits of splash pad fun and water play
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