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Many of our Oklahoma Sleepaway Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Sleepaway Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Sleepaway Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Sleepaway Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2024.
Many of our Best Oklahoma Summer Sleepaway Camps also offer Year Round Sleepaway Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Sleepaway Programs, too.
Searching for Oklahoma Sleepaway Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Sleepaway Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL OK Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
Camp Lantern Creek
Montgomery, Texas
936-597-8225
Ages: 7 - 17 . All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: While summer might look a little different this year, Camp Lantern Creek promises it will continue to bring the Creeker spirit to our campers and families this summer! CLC Unique, our virtual camp option, will begin on June 22, and will consist of week-long sessions that will offer one-of-a-kind programs unique to each session. Through our virtual programming, we will create memories with our new and seasoned Creekers, virtually.
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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.
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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
888-709-8324
Ages: 6 - 18 . Coed Campers. All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day Options.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
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Visit Our Shepherd's Fold Ranch Website
918-263-3622
info[AT]sfrcamps.com
185 River Ave.
Box 39
Avant, Oklahoma 74001
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Shepherd's Fold Ranch Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. ACA, CCCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer Camp for ages kindergarten through 12th grade. Campers are given the opportunity to spend their summer exploring God’s creation, High ropes course, canoeing, hiking, epic night games, horseback riding, Frisbee golfing, participating in pool “ Olympics”, taking a ride on the zip line over the pond, playing new games, fellowshipping with their peers and many more exciting activities! Bible based object lessons, parables, and worship encounters are a fundamental part of each day at camp.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
Archery
Slingshots
Adventure Construction
Survival Skills
CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 40 minutes north of Tulsa, Oklahoma on 88 acres in the Osage Hills. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: With over 200+ beds, we have 16 cabins with a variety of configurations there is space for everyone. We have a two acre pond with huge slide, jumping tower, basketball court, sand volleyball court, disc golf course, hiking trails, swimming pool and ample sunset watching spots.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission Statement
Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a Christian Camp and Retreat Center that provides an environment to encounter the fullness of God.
Motto
A place called home.
Vision Statement
A place in the country where you can do business with God.
Guiding Principles to Honor God:
Discipleship – We will equip believers to walk in a confident relationship with God.
Christ Centered – We will keep Christ and His gospel at the center of all we do.
Stewardship – We will steward our business and finances with integrity and transparency.
Relationship – We will be identified by the strength of lifelong relationships and the communities that we build.
Service – We will always serve in a way that glorifies God.
Fun & Adventure – We will ensure that Fun and Adventure are a high priority in our programs and activities.
Unity – We will maintain a unity that reveals to people that God loves them and sent His Son to die for them.
Our Summer Camps are designed to accomplish these goals:
-Create healthy and positive experiences outdoors.
-Provide space and time for spiritual and relational growth
-Train up campers to love God and love people as they develop
-Protect the emotional, physical and spiritual safety of all guests.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Forerunner Training Camp:
A continuation of SFR’s mission to ‘train up a child’ (Proverbs 22:6). This camp is much different than Teen Camp; exclusively for 11th and 12th grade students, this camp is designed for the camper that desires to transition into being a leader. Ideally this is a two year preparation as they make the transition from camper to staff member. This is a significant mental transition for all those interested in servant leadership at SFR.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available for those in need. Please fill out our online application to be considered for a scholarship. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: docs.google.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer here for more info about sessions available and pricing, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.shepherdsfoldranch.com.
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Shepherds Fold Ranch
Please note that our list of 2024 Oklahoma Sleepaway Camps also includes information on Oklahoma Sleepaway Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our PGC Basketball Website
866-338-2308
info[AT]pgcbasketball.com
Choose from over 80 camps across the US and Canada each year
Across the US and Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<
Canada: Alberta, Ontario
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2202
Mandeville, LA 70470
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our PGC Basketball Video
CAMPER AGES: Overnight Camps for 7th thru 12th grades; Skills Academy day camps for 4th thru 7th grades.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION:
PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls entering grades 4 through 12, with locations coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Plus, coaches attend PGC too!
Each summer, 10,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball camp or Skills Academy. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions are welcome!
Any player will benefit from PGC—regardless of position or skills—as long as they want to learn and get better.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more. Beyond The Game. At PGC Basketball Camps, Players Develop A Winning Mindset & Leadership Skills On & Off The Court. There Is No Other Place On The Planet Like PGC To Develop A Player's Basketball IQ, Mindset, Leadership, Playmaking, & Confidence — All At The Same Time.
CAMP LOCATION: PGC partners with schools, universities, and private training facilities in 30+ US states and Canadian provinces providing a wide selection of camp locations to choose from. Visit our schedule & locations page for more details: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
Locations include:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<
Canada: Alberta, Ontario
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.
We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.
At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.
Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.
Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
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PGC Basketball
Some Oklahoma Sleepaway Camps offer Day Camp Programs, too. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours of any day camping options.
If day camping is offered, some Oklahoma Camps will also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Oklahoma Awesome Adventures Jr. Elephant Ambassador Overnight Summer Camp Website
(580) 743-5849
info[AT]oklahomaawesomeadventures.com
2647 East 2070 Rd.
Hugo, Oklahoma 74743
CAMPER AGES: 10-12 Year Olds
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma Awesome Adventures is a one week overnight camp (5 days/4 nights) located in Hugo, OK. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about one of the world’s most endangered species – the Asian Elephant – up close and in person. In addition to earning their Jr. Elephant Ambassador Certification, Campers will also be provided with valuable lessons and enriching activities that will focus on Team Building, Leadership, Community Services and Recreational Fun!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Oklahoma Awesome Adventures is located in Hugo, OK, close to Hugo Lake and right next door to the Endangered Ark Foundation, one of the nation's largest private elephant facilities in the United States.
▌Read More about Oklahoma Awesome Adventures Jr. Elephant Ambassador Overnight Summer Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff consists of 5 Cabin Counselors and two on-site Camp Directors. All are certified in Red Cross CPR/First Aid. We also have Red Cross certified Life Guards on our team!
Our program objectives are:
Education - Learn all about Asian Elephants and how you can help them to have a brighter future.
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​Conservation - Become an elephant ambassador! Learn about preservation efforts and how to safeguard the future of these magnificent animals.
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​Community Service - Understand how you can serve your community better and what your community needs.
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​Team Building - Learn how to be a part of a team and the importance of working together to make a bigger impact.
​​Leadership - Leadership starts with you! Develop your social, ethical, emotional, and physical skills in a hands-on group setting.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Interested in working at Awesome Adventures? Volunteering and internship positions are available, for working with campers as well as with the elephants. Contact us for more info!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Would you like to help a camper attend Oklahoma Awesome Adventures this summer? You can help by donating to the Endangered Ark Foundation. All donations to the Endangered Ark Foundation in the name of Oklahoma Awesome Adventures will go towards helping underprivileged children attend the camp.
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If you would like information on how to have your child sponsored, please contact the camp office.
OTHER CAMP INFO: We're not only about education and hard work...we will be playing lots of games, arts & crafts, and of course tons of water fun!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 7 - 11
Boys (10 - 12 years old)
Camper must be 10-12 yrs of age on or before the first day of this camp.
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Session 2: July 14 - 18
Boys (10 - 12 years old)
Camper must be 10-12 yrs of age on or before the first day of this camp.
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Session 3: July 21 - 25
Girls (10 - 12 years old)
Camper must be 10-12 yrs of age on or before the first day of this camp.
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Session 4: July 28 - Aug 1
Girls (10 - 12 years old)
Camper must be 10-12 yrs of age on or before the first day of this camp.
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Oklahoma Awesome Adventures Jr Elephant Ambassador Overnight Summer Camp
Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more.
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing
▌Read More about World Scholars Academy
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.
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World Scholars Academy
Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)
webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
▌Read More about US Sports/Nike Camps
CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!
During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.
Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.
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US SportsNike Camps
Visit Our Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp Website
580-745-2014
mwhite[AT]se.edu
3323 Lodge Rd.
Ardmore, OK 73401
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 747010
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 7th through 12th grades
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 5 days, all-inclusive.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp is a 5-Day summer camp for Drumline, Colorguard, and Drum Major students grades 7-12. The camp is held at beautiful Lake Murray State Park in Ardmore, Oklahoma. 9 Drumline Instructors, 5 Colorguard Instructors, 3 Drum Major Instructors (please see our website for more information). All-Inclusive Cost for 5 days: $275. Director's cost: $265.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more. Drumline, Colorguard, & Drum Majors.
CAMP LOCATION: The camp is held at beautiful Lake Murray State Park in Ardmore, Oklahoma; half way between Dallas and Oklahoma City on Interstate I35.
3323 Lodge Rd., Ardmore, OK 73401.
Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.
▌Read More about Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: Lake Murray Lodge offers sleep 4-10 person rooms and cabins, pool, basketball, volleyball, badminton, frisbee golf, lake swimming.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp is held at beautiful Lake Murray State Park in Ardmore, Oklahoma. We hope you will make plans to join us for what will be an outstanding week of drumline, colorguard, and drum major activities. Keep in mind that the mission of the Red River Drum & Auxiliary Camp is not to teach students their fall marching music or drill routines, but rather to instill solid fundamentals and techniques, and a sense of musicianship and team performance that will ultimately produce higher quality, more experienced drumline, colorguard, and drum major performers. This will be accomplished through a daily schedule of warmups, sectionals, mass rehearsals, performances, and educational clinics. We will, however, offer optional private instruction for entire school drumlines, individual colorguard members and drum majors.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Students entering 7th-12th grades, and graduates can look forward to a busy but relaxed atmosphere where they can refine their skills and meet new friends. We ask that students have at least 1 year experience before coming to the camp. Lake Murray State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a week of productive practice, enjoyable entertainment, and recreational activities in one of the midwest's most beautiful state parks.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 9-13, 2018. All-Inclusive registration fee of $275. Please visit our website for detailed information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.redrivercamp.com.
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Red River Drum and Auxiliary Camp
Visit Our 2021 Jr. Elephant Ambassador Camp Website
(580) 743-5849
info[AT]oklahomaawesomeadventures.com
2647 East 2070 Rd
Hugo, Oklahoma 74743
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
(580) 743-5849
CAMPER AGES: 9-12 Groups and 12-14 Groups
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Jr. Elephant Ambassador Camp! This one-of-a-kind experience includes a one week overnight camp (5 days / 4 nights) located in Hugo, OK, close to Hugo Lake and right next door to the Endangered Ark Foundation, one of the nation's largest private elephant facilities in the United States.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special needs accomadations will be made for any camper. We will have hands on staff that will assist any needs that need to be met.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 10 minutes south of the Texas, Oklahoma border. We are 2.5 hours from Tulsa,OK and Dallas, TX, and about 3 hours from OKC, OK.
▌Read More about 2021 Jr. Elephant Ambassador Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: Our Indoor house sleeps 30 with small group rooms. Each room contains its own trained enthusiastic camp counselor., the facility has an in ground swimming pool (with licensed life-gaurd), Hugo Lake trips (with life-guard) boating, tubing (with life-guard) Activity Barn, and daily access to the endangered ark foundation for educational purposes, Dining area, recreational area.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers will become Jr. Elephant Ambassadors: public speaking, science, animal conservation, endangered asian elephant husbandry, arts, leadership, teamwork, competitions.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about one of the world’s most endangered species – the Asian Elephant – up close and in person. In addition to earning their Junior Elephant Ambassador Certification, Campers will also be provided with valuable lessons and enriching activities that will focus on Team Building, Leadership, Recreation Fun!
Camp Objectives & Activities
Education - Learn all about Asian Elephants and how you can help them to have a brighter future.
​Conservation - Become an elephant ambassador! Learn about preservation efforts and how to safeguard the future of these magnificent animals.
Team Building - Learn how to be a part of a team and the importance of working together to make a bigger impact.
​Leadership - Leadership starts with you! Develop your social, ethical, emotional, and physical skills in a hands-on group setting.
Jr Elephant Ambassador (Level 1) Ages 9-12
​Perfect for kids and tween animal lovers, early scientists, and youth who love the outdoors and recreation fun.
Focus on foundations for building future ambassadors for the endangered Asian elephant
Introduction to the fundamentals of elephant husbandry
Teaching awareness of elephant behavior and care
Teaching fundamentals of Conservation and Education of the endangered Asian elephant
Fostering leadership and independence through elephant presentations
Encouraging further growth through team building
Outdoor recreation and interactive team games​
Jr Elephant Ambassador (Level 2) Ages 12-14
Perfect for teens and tweens interested in careers with wildlife and animals, recreational/outdoor enrichment, or avid animal lovers/outdoorsman, and returning campers.​
Focus on strengthening knowledge for animal lovers and ambassadors
Focus on Leadership in Conservation of Endangered Species
Hands on daily elephant maintenance and care with experienced staff
Fostering appreciation for community outreach
Strengthening team unity and partnership skills
Interactive recreational fun and team building activities
Building foundations and experience for future careers and resumes
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 (June 20th - June 24th) Girls Level 1 (Ages 9-12)
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Session 2 (June 27th - July 1st) Boys Level 1 (Ages 9-12)
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Session 3 (July 11th - July 15th) Girls Level 2 (Ages 12-14)
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Session 4 (July 18th - July 24th) Boys Level 2 (Ages 12-14)
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2021 Jr Elephant Ambassador Camp
Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783
info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
CAMPER AGES: 14-65
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.
Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.
We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture
CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.
OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up
For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com
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Visit Our YMCA Camp Takatoka Website
Westside YMCA 918.446.1424
Camp Takatoka 918.476.5191
sknox[AT]ymcatulsa.org
camptak[AT]ymcatulsa.org
32701 S 660 RD
Chouteau, Oklahoma 74337
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Westside YMCA Day Camp
5400 S Olympia Ave Tulsa OK 74107
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Takatoka Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA-For All
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Activities include archery, high and low challenge course activities, climbing wall, swimming, canoeing, fishing, volleyball, hiking, tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing. From Opening Night Campfire to Thursday Night Live to Closing Ceremonies on Saturday, your child is sure to take lifelong friendships and memories from Camp TAK. We are an American Camp Association-accredited camp (reaccredited consistently and most recently in 2014).
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Caving, Rockwall Climbing, & Fishing & Canoeing With Campout Nights!
CAMP LOCATION: Our physical address is: 32701 East 660 Road, Chouteau, OK 74337
From Tulsa / North of Chouteau
Take Hwy 412E to US 69S toward Wagoner. Go approximately 7 miles & turn left/east on 655 Rd. (Flat Rock Rd./Rec. Area). Go 3 miles. At the stop sign continue straight. The road dead ends at camp.
From Broken Arrow / South of Wagoner
Take Hwy 51E (or the Muskogee Turnpike to 51E) to US 69N toward Chouteau/Pryor. Go approximately 7 miles & turn right/east on 655 Rd. (Flat Rock Rd./Rec. Area). Go 3 miles. At the stop sign continue straight. The road dead ends at camp.
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CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Takatoka brings kids from all over the region to the shores of Lake Fort Gibson, just 45 minutes from Tulsa, and situated on 410 acres of beautiful land with diverse geography including lakefront, grass plains, rolling hills and forest. Camp TAK has 12 modern cabins and 2 open air cabins, equipped with an infirmary, dining hall with fireplace and an open air chapel overlooking the lake.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselors in Leadership Training or CILTS! 15-17 year olds learning responsibility and leadership to become not only a great counselor but leader in their community.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available through the YMCA Membership for all programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcatulsa.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Now hiring summer camp counselors, specialists, lifeguards, and qualified challenge course staff! Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcatulsa.org.
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YMCA Camp Takatoka
Visit Our STEAM in AI - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students Website
admissions[AT]steaminai.org
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our STEAM in AI - Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students Video
CAMPER AGES: 12-19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Online. Weekdays and Weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Are you a High Schooler interested in working on a life changing AI project that will help you learn skills needed for jobs of the future, stand out in college applications and help you create big societal impact? Look no further!! Learn Artificial Intelligence and Computational Research. Learn how to Code. Build AI Projects. Publish on GitHub. Do Research. Publish Research Paper. Earn a Certificate. Earn a Mentor Recommendation Letter. Create Impact. No Pre-requisites.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Ethics
Entrepreneurship
Design Thinking
CAMP LOCATION: Hosted at Santa Clara University in the Bay Area
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.
6 exciting tracks to choose from:
Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.
Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.
STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information
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STEAM in AIData Science Artificial Intelligence and Research Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students
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10840 Main Camp Road
Davis, OK 73030
580.369.2272
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Indian Nations Council
4295 South Garnett Road
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)743-6125
Send email.
http://www.gswestok.org/
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
6100 N Robinson Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 528-GIRL (X4475)
(800) 698-0022
Visit the website for more info.
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