Summer Camps

Foster your child’s love of the arts and inspire their creative expression with the Museum School’s summer camp program! We offer a variety of age-appropriate, thematic sessions based on the Museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collection. All sessions are led by professional educators, who provide guidance and encourage creativity with stimulating instruction and engaging activities.

Each four-day session is offered Tuesday through Friday (the Museum is closed on Mondays), 9 am-4 pm. Cost per child, per week is $120 for Museum members ($130 for nonmembers). Fee includes materials and a morning and afternoon snack (children bring a sack lunch). Before and after care is available from 8 am-5 pm at an additional charge of $5 per child, per day. Maximum enrollment in each session is 12 students. An exhibition of student artwork in the main lobby and reception tops off each camp on Friday afternoon at 4 pm, when students can share their fantastic creations and take their families on a tour of the Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Camps

Please read all registration and refund policies carefully before you register. Class reminders will be e-mailed to parents who provide a valid e-mail address about one to two weeks prior to each camp and will include more detailed information. For additional questions not answered below, feel free to contact us at (405) 236-3100, extension 213, or e-mail museumschool@okcmoa.com.

What are the fees for camp sessions?

Cost per child, per week is $120 for Museum members ($130 for nonmembers).

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, check, cashier's check, and all major credit cards.

Do I have to pay the entire amount at once?

Yes. Full payment is required at the time of enrollment. Registration fees may not be prorated.

Can you hold a space for my child, and I'll call back later to pay?

No. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be processed without full payment.

If I sign up within five days of a camp, can I get a refund if I withdraw?

No. Refunds will not be given on withdrawals occurring less than five business days before the first day of camp.

If my child becomes ill during the week, can I get a refund?

Withdrawals due to illness or family emergency will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be entitled to a 90% refund.

My child is mature for his/her age. Can I enroll him/her in an older class?

No. While we experience a number of gifted children in our Museum School camps each year, it is our policy that children must meet the minimum age requirements to participate in each camp.

Is there a waiting list if a camp is full?

Yes. If you wish to register for a camp that is full, your name will be placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first served basis. Should space become available, you will be contacted by phone as soon as possible.

Do you offer before- and after-camp care?

Yes. Before and after care is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at an additional charge of $5 per child, per day.

I'm not sure yet if I will need before and/or after care. Do I have to decide now?

No. While it is helpful to know in advance and expect your child in before/after care, you are welcome to sign up at the time of registration or use this service as you need it. At the end of the camp week, full payment for before/after care will be required or will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of enrollment.

What should my child bring to before- and/or after-camp care?

The Museum provides games and movies during before and after care. Children may bring games or books from home; however, these items must be put away during camp time.

Does my child need to bring lunch?

Yes. Parents must provide a sack lunch and beverage for their child each day of camp. A morning and afternoon snack and beverage will be supplied by the Museum. Children may also bring their own snacks, if they have specific dietary requirements.

Does my child have to bring art supplies?

Materials are provided for all camps, unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

Where do I bring my child in the morning?

Classrooms are accessible through the Museum's box office entrance located on the southeast side of the building, facing Couch Drive. For your convenience, there is a passenger loading zone located in front of this entrance, along with metered parking. For their safety, we ask that you accompany children to and from their classrooms each day and check in and out with Museum staff.

Could I ever drop in on a class to see what they are doing?

If you wish to drop by class, please notify the Museum in advance. Allowing instructors to know ahead of time when to expect you may prevent possible distractions to the classroom instruction and will help plan for time spent in the galleries or outdoors.

Where will my child be during the day?

Camps take place in the Museum's classrooms, located on the ground floor, at the east end of the building. Frequently, children will visit the galleries and, weather permitting, go outside, across the street to City Hall lawn for outdoor games, lunches, or snack times.

How do you handle security?

We perform a background check on all staff members. The children are never left unattended. An instructor, volunteer, or Museum staff member escorts them to bathrooms, classrooms, galleries, and outdoors. Museum security is on premises all day.

What is the adult to child ratio of your classes?

There is one instructor and one volunteer per 12 children in each class (1:6 ratio).

What will my child create in art class?

Each week of camp provides a different theme and range of activities for the children. Details will be included in the camp reminder e-mail to parents. For more specific information on each instructor's lesson plans, please contact the Museum.

Does my child need prior experience?

No experience is necessary to enjoy all the fun activities and experiences offered at the Museum's summer camps!