Activities for Mentors and Families

Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Tourism offers many free and low-cost ideas for children and families.  If you pack a lunch and drinks to decrease expenses, the state’s many festivals are educational as well as interesting. 
http://www.travelok.com/family_activities

 Oklahoma City Area

'More family-friendly activities from Metro Family magazine—a helpful resource all year long!
http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/

Tulsa Area                               

“Cheap Things to Do in Tulsa” (I did not look for prices, but a kaleidoscope museum and a doll/miniature museum were listed!  Wow!)  This site is for adults, too.
http://attractions.uptake.com/oklahoma/tulsa/cheap_vacations/151208258.html

Linnaeus Teaching Garden at Woodward Park
http://www.tulsagardencenter.com/htdocs/LGC/About_the_Garden/About_the_Garden.htm

 

Always investigate museums, libraries, and sometimes college campuses.  Often these entities partner for free or inexpensive summer programs.  For example, the Gilcrease Museum in collaboration with the Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s department has offered and will again offer “Kids Dig Books” featuring specific topics, but the University of Tulsa has a strong partnership in many of the activities throughout the year.  Age groups vary; often children must be accompanied.  Sometimes programs repeat.  http://www.utulsa.edu/events and http://gilcrease.utulsa.edu/Learn

• July 7 – Gilcrease’s KID FLIX - "George Washington's Mother" and "Pups of Liberty" July 7th
• July 7 – “Art Encounters” 
• July 10th and July 13th – “Mini-Masters – Artistic Materials” (Ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult)
• July 13 – “Kids Dig Books – Animal Tales”
• July 14 - "American Doll Tea Party" ($12 for nonmembers)

 

Summer Concert Series, July 10th, and family-friendly Free Tulsa Music Festival, July 27th, among other opportunities.  Explore the site!

http://dowhat.thislandpress.com/events/summer-concert-series-july-10/

 

Jenks Aquarium “Smile Club” printable coupon for free admission—you can also find online discount coupons for admissions.  

http://www.okaquarium.org/hours.php      

                                                                             

August 4 – Jenks: A Hot August Night Car & Truck Show  (Always call to confirm event:  918-299-5005.)

 

For next year!

 

Summer Programs at UT.  The 2012 Camp Incredible at University School featured six one-week sessions from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. with extended hours if necessary.  Camp fee.

http://www.utulsa.edu/offices-and-services/university-school/programs/summer-session.aspx

 

Gilcrease Summer Camp (Ages 4-14)   This is a collaboration with the Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education.  http://gilcrease.utulsa.edu/Learn/Summer-Camp