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Children’s DirectoryCall Sherry at 405-340-6912.
Publishing in March 2019
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Central Oklahoma Children’s Directory
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Downtown OKC
Devon Ice Rink Open Through January 27The Devon Ice Rink returns for its 8th season in the Myriad Botanical Gardens in 2018. Join us for another great winter of outdoor ice skating at Downtown in De-cember’s premier attraction. Open 7 days a week from beginning November 9, the Devon Ice Rink hosts daily public skating, private parties, and special events all winter long. The ice rink will be open through January 27.
Rates: $13 per person for all ages (includes skates). $8 for guests who bring their own skates. Myriad Garden Members skate for $7 (includes skates). Group rate (10 or more guests) is $9 and includes skates. Advanced reservations required for groups. Private parties available.
Regular Hours: November 9 – January 27, 2019; Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 9p; Friday, 3pm – 11pm; Saturday, 11am – 11pm, and Sunday, 12pm – 7pm. More information: http://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/
Reading Wednesdays at the Myriad Gardens
Bring your youngster (best for ages 2-5) for story time each Wednesday at 10am at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Books are nature-themed and selected based on the season. They’ll begin with an interactive song and children will enjoy creating a small craft after the story. For groups of 10 or more please call Kodi Clifford at 405-835-6789. Myriad Botanical Garden’s Crystal Bridge South Lobby, FREE
For more Downtown OKC events, visit http://downtownokc.com/events/.
You may want to hunker down when the weather turns colder, but the kids still can – and should – be swimming at Goldfish Swim School in winter. Here’s why:1. Sweater weather is still swimsuit weather at Goldfish Swim SchoolJust because you’re bundling up the kids doesn’t mean they need to miss out on one of the best things about warm weather: Swimming! We’ve taken special care to make sure you’ll all have a GOLDEN experience and still be comfort-able inside at Goldfish Swim School, as part of our WOW! customer service. Little ones won’t be shivering while they swim since our water temperature is ALWAYS set to 90 de-grees, as is the air temperature on the pool deck (that’s just one of the cool benefits of learning to swim at Goldfish Swim School!).Plus, we have hair dryers for swimmers to use after class to avoid heading out into the cold with wet hair, and a bathing suit dryer! We have showers and changing rooms, too, so bundling up and getting ready to go home is much more convenient. (Just some of the ways Goldfish Swim School rocks!)2. To stay on trackYou know when your favorite TV show takes its “winter break” for a few weeks and then you have to watch some old episodes – or just wing it – to refresh your memory when it starts up again? Well, when kids take a break from swim-ming during winter, they may have to spend some time re-minding their muscles what to do as well when they jump back in the water.Repetition is best when learning any skill, including swim-ming, so continuing lessons through winter helps kids stay on track with their improvements and see those extraordi-nary results.3. To keep the kids safe at indoor poolsIf you are not heading to the beach anytime soon, you might think the kids don’t need swim lessons. But many families take a vacation that involves an indoor water park or a hotel pool – or maybe you’ll be even heading to the ocean – or your little swimmer may be invited to (or have) a birthday party at Goldfish Swim School!Swimming is a lifelong, life-saving skill that all kids should have – and lessons are important even if a child “knows” how to swim. During each lesson at Goldfish Swim School, our instructors use integrity, compassion and trust to teach these skills – with special attention to water safety. We want kids to always know how to be safe in and around the water, and teaching these water safety skills each week also helps kids to become better swimmers.Start swimming at Goldfish Swim SchoolThinking about signing the kids up for swimming lessons? Goldfish Swim School offers various levels for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old (and yes, even babies can learn how to swim at Goldfish Swim School!) Call (405) 351-5921 to learn more about our programs.
OKC Zoo January Schools Out Day Camps• January 3rd: Toad-ally Awesome Frogs and Toads: There
is definitely more than meets the eye, with these real life transformers. Hop on over and take a peek into the lives of these toad-ally awesome amphibians.
• January 4th: The Tortoise and the Hare: On your mark, get set, go! Race on over as we learn about rabbits and turtles and recreate this famous race.
• January 7th: Giant Giraffes: Being tall has its advantages. Come explore the lives of these gentle giants.
• January 21st: Monkeying Around: What bet-ter place to monkey around than at the zoo! Join our troop as we learn about our fellow primates.
To register or for more details, www.okczoo.org
Dear Friends of the Harn,When we re-open to the public on Monday, please note that we will do so with new General Admission rates. Effective in 2019 the prices will be as follows:Adults-$7Students (4-17)/Seniors (65 and over)/Military with ID-$5Children 3 and under-FREEThis is our first general admission price increase in more than 10 years and now includes a lower student rate which we had not previously offered to visitors. We look forward to your visit in 2019!Thank you,The Harn Homestead Museum staff and board
FYI: Price Increase at the Harn
Winter Swimming Can be Great Fun
Archery Traditions 2019 Winter LeaguesRregister for the 2019 Winter 3D or Team Target League at Archery Traditions. Payment will be due in full on or before the first night of league. The 3D League will begin Friday, January 4, ending on Friday, February 22. The course will be open from 11:00am to 7:00pm on Fridays. The cost will be $80.
The Team Target League will begin Tuesday, January 8. Scorecards will be handed out at 6:30pm, but feel free to come early and warm up. Target league will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30pm, concluding Tuesday, February 26. The cost will be $60 per person. We will be shooting in teams of two, so if you already have a teammate in mind, please type their name below. If you do not have a teammate in mind, just sign up as a single, and we will pair you with another single of the same bow type. For more information, www.archerytraditionsok.com or call (405) 350-1100.
Admission is free. We are a small, donations-based museum whose purpose is both education and entertainment. We feature a selection of rattlesnakes from the United States, all of the venomous snakes of Oklahoma, venomous lizards, and more. This is a safe opportunity to view these amazing animals up close. Follow us on Facebook for events and our museum expansion! Located on the Corner of 15th and S. Agnew in Stockyards City, (405) 850-5905
Oklahoma City Rattlesnake &
Venom Museum
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre Fairy Tale BallApril 13th, 2019 at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club
We invite you to join us for our annual Fairy Tale Ball, a raz-zling, dazzling, fantasy-filled evening for the whole family. One of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated events, your whole family is welcomed into a world filled with surprise, fun, and of course, everyone’s favorite fairy tale and storybook char-acters.
Families begin the evening together with cocktails for adults, and games and experiences that will delight people of all ages. Guests will then be whisked up to the top of the Chase Tower, where simultaneous events for all the family will take place.
Children will be over the moon as they enter their own car-nival themed adventure, complete with live DJ, face paint-ers, dancing, games, and delicious foods, while Tweens will love hanging out where they’ll enjoy a buffet of enchant-ing treats, play great games, win prizes, and dance the night away in their own private disco.
Our Adult guests will dine on fabulous food, have the chance to enter raffles for fantastic prizes, and be delighted with surprising dinner games all night long.
This magical night will conclude with all guests coming to-gether for a dancing experience staring ‘Chris Hicks Band.’ It’s a fabulous fun-filled evening for the whole family!
For more information, visit https://www.oklahomachildren-stheatre.org/content/fairy-tale-ball
Opportunity Scholarship FundChoice for Oklahoma Families
The Opportunity Scholarship Fund is a Scholarship Granting Organization that provides scholarships to Oklahoma K-12 students to attend accredited private schools in our state. Once a student has received a scholarship, that student and his or her siblings remain eligible until high school gradua-tion or age 21.
Eligibility1. A student must be a legal resident of the United States, live in Oklahoma, and have been accepted by an accredited Oklahoma private school for the current school year.
2. A student must meet ONE of the following three criteria: Live in a family within the Adjusted Gross Income guidelines OR; attend, or live in the attendance zone, of a public school designated as “in need of improvement” by the State Board of Education OR; attended an Oklahoma public school with an individualized education program (IEP).
For more information visit: https://osfkids.org/about/
Skills for Living, Inc.405-360-5554
330 W. Gray, Ste. 100-2, Norman OK 73069Email: [email protected]
Website: www.SkillsForLiving.net
OU Medicine has more than 335 doctors and advanced prac-tice providers committed to the care of children. The major-ity of OU Children’s Physicians are board certified in chil-dren’s specialties. Many provide pediatric-specific services unavailable elsewhere in the state. Some have pioneered surgical procedures or innovations in patient care that are world firsts.
Many children with birth defects, critical injuries or serious diseases who can’t be helped elsewhere come to OU Chil-dren’s Physicians. When hospitalization is necessary, they often admit patients to The Children’s Hospital at OU Medi-cal Center. Oklahoma doctors and parents rely on OU Medi-cine’s depth of experience, nationally renowned expertise and sensitivity to children’s emotional needs.
For more information about OU Medicine, visit https://www.oumedicine.com/oumedicine/emergency-care/pediatric-services
Host a Pampered Chef Party3 Reasons You’ll Love Hosting1. You get free Pampered Chef
products! The average party host gets $165* in free prod-ucts. Yes, FREE. Plus, you can choose to raise money for an organization of your choice in lieu of product rewards. And if you book a party by the last day of this month, you get this great bonus special.
2. It’s your party, your friends and your style. The consultant is there to help you plan the perfect party and share expert tips and advice, but it’s your party! You get to pick the date, the guests, the details, and more.
3. Hosting a Pampered Chef party is easy and fun. Really. You’re providing the venue and the guest list, but the consultant handles most of the planning and details. Sit back, relax and enjoy the fun.
For more information, contact Joan Bischoff, 405-341-2569, email [email protected].
Explore the arctic landscape of ice cream on Saturday, Jan 26 from 1-3pm! Learners will light up like the aurora borealis as we discover classic and creative ways to make this sweet treat. This tasty adventure is included with your museum ad-mission or membership! January 26, 2019 1:00-3:00 PMOklahoma WONDERtorium, 308 W. Franklin Ln., Stillwater, OK 74075 http://www.okwondertorium.org
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Plan your Next Birthday Party or Gathering
SPARK'S PARTY PACKAGE (OUR MOST POPULAR PARTY)Recommended for ages 2-10
• Two full hours use in your choice of party room• 12 children total includes birthday boy or girl• Paint & Play Admission for each child• Paint & take craft in the party room• Invitations, plates, napkins and forks• You bring your cake and snacks• Party assistant to supervise crafts and be your right-
hand personPackage price is $225 for 12 children, plus $15 for additional guests (adults don't count toward your guest total).
CERAMICS PARTYPaint your Own Pottery (aka Ceramics) are a big hit for the older kids (8 and up), who can understand that it will take a7-10 days to get back their painted treasures. We have a big assortment of projects that your party guests can choose from.Our ceramic party includes:• 2 full hours in the private party room of your choice• $12 ceramic project and Paint & Play admission for each
child• Invitations, plates, napkins and forks• Party assistant to supervise crafts in your room and be
your right hand person• $25 per guest with minimum of 8 participants ($200
minimum)• Adults can paint additional pieces at regular prices• A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required, which applies
to your total balance on day of party
THE DAY OF YOUR PARTYWhen you arrive we'll have your supplies set up in your pri-vate party room. Your guests will drop their presents off and head out to Paint & Play in our playground and studio until everyone arrives. Then we round them up for painting time. Your assistant will help them select their projects and don their painters' shirts. They will instruct and assist your guests as they create their treasures. When they are finished creat-ing, it's back to the playground and studio for more Paint & Play. Next, your assistant will clear the crafts and paints, put on table clothes, and help you get ready for cake and presents. Your assistant will put the craft in sacks with each guest's name. (Ceramic Parties will pick up their crafts about
a week later). If you want to bring candy or other treats your assistant can include those in the sacks. This is an easy alter-native to traditional party bags. CHOOSE YOUR ROOM AND TIMEWe have two fully decorated party rooms. You can bring some of your own decorations, but it's not necessary. Party times are flexible Tuesday through Friday during open hours and after hours as long as your party starts by 6:30pm. We provide the paper goods: plates, napkins and forks.Stop by to pick up your complimentary invitations. We can mail them to you for an additional $5.We can provide 20 fruit drink pouches for only $10. Or you can bring your own drinks as long as they are self-contained (juice boxes, bottles, pouches, cans). You may bring in your own food in addition to your cake. For the safety of our young customers and our facility, no Pinatas are allowed.For the maintenance of our ceiling fans, no helium balloons are allowed.You can arrive 15 minutes before your party to set up.
KEEPSAKE PLATESKeepsake plates start at $20 for the basic design. Add $10-15 for custom themed designs. During your party, we capture your birthday girl or boy's handprint and the thumbprint of each guest. We then personalize your plate and it's ready for you to pick up in 2 weeks. The plates are food and dish-washer safe once we're done with them. Let your party as-sistant know if you'd like one at the beginning of your party and we'll take care of the rest!
Call us at 340-7584(plug) to plan your party. Our friendly staff will gather all the necessary information to make the day of your party smooth and easy. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your time slot. Your deposit applies to your balance on the day of the party. You may move your date in case of illness or emergency that creates a situation in which the birthday child cannot attend. Call and reserve your party with a major credit/debit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). We do not accept personal checks.
The objectives of the program are:To provide a fun and safe skating experience for the begin-ner as well as the more advanced skaterTo teach correct technique of the simple basic elementsTo promote health and physical fitnessTo enable all participants to achieve the skills necessary to either skate for fun the rest of their lives or to move com-petently into the U.S. Figure Skating advanced test and/or competitive structureWe are very happy to announce that we have joined forces with Learn to Skate USA, all of our skaters will enjoy benefits of being a LTS USA member.Our Coaches are certified members LTS USALearn to Skate USA’s mission statement is “to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skat-ing”This is THE only learn to skate program in the country.Learn to Skate USA makes learning to skate accessible, easy and fun. The revamped curriculum, taught by certified, pas-sionate instructors, presents skaters the tools to progress their skills and thrive them to achieve their goals.
Blazers Ice Centre8000 S. I-35 Service Road
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73149(405)[email protected]
3000 General Pershing Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: 405.951.0000Fax: 405.951.0003
check out their wonderful exhibits and classes
oklahomacontemporary.org
Looking for activities? Check out our website calendar and also the Facebook page.
