2008 Tulsa Extra Curricular Directory Back to guides

Actor’s & Children’s Theatre Billie Sue Thompson (918) 455-2953 Email: bst1act@yahoo.com Ages served: K -Adult Actor’s & Children’s Theatre is committed to providing high quality theatrical training and drama experiences for all ages.  After school theatre enrichment classes are open to all students in Tulsa and surrounding areas.  ACT will continue classes at The Spotlight Theatre, as well as offering after school enrichment at other school sites. Classes include Improvisation, Creative Dramatics, Acting I and II, Performance, Private and Adult Acting.  Class size limited. Call for class schedules. Billie Sue, Artistic Director, has more than 35 years experience teaching, acting and directing.  Past students have gone on to Broadway and delivered Tony award-winning performances. Barthelmes Conservatory Aida Aydinyan 708 S. Boston Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119 Phone: (918) 794-0330 www.tulsaconservatory.com Email: conservatory@tulsabartmusic.com  or tulsaconservatory@yahoo.com All ages Open enrollment The Barthelmes Conservatory of Music is Tulsa’s premier destination and resource for community music education through its two divisions: Music Center and Music School. Music Center - Individual and group lessons for students of all ages and abilities in piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, drums, flute, and voice. Affordable tuition: $15 for individual and $10 for group lesson. Early Childhood Music Program for Children (newborn to age seven) and their parents. Music School – Specialized Music School for elementary and middle school level students with full merit-based scholarships and comprehensive music curricula. BounceU 8922 S. Memorial Drive (918) 249-0090 www.bounceu.com   Email: Tulsa.ok@bounceu.com   Ages: 2 to Adult BounceU is South Tulsa’s premier facility for kid’s fun! We are a huge, clean, climate controlled center full of gigantic inflatables, including Spider Mountain. BounceU is known as a place to have your private birthday party, but we are also open for special Open Bounce sessions. We have Open Bounce every Wednesday at 4:10pm for all ages, Fitness Bounce Mondays at 4:10pm, and Preschool Bounce for those 7 and under Tue-Fri at 9:30am. Special sessions are often added during weekends, summer and school holidays. Get on our email list to get those announcements. BounceU is a fantastic facility for church groups and schools to host field trips. We also host team parties, corporate events and fundraising events...anybody looking to play! Brook Fine Arts Academy Dr. Alice Brook 8138 S. Harvard (918) 491-6011 FAX: 918-491-6036 Email: brookarts@sbcglobal.net   www.brookfinearts.net   Ages Served: 4 - Adult Private instruction in piano, keyboard, voice, guitar, bass, drums, flute, saxophone, clarinet, music theory, composition and dance. Rock bands and dance technique (jazz, tap, ballet) for older students. Our mission is to provide students of all ages with the skills they need to enjoy the fine arts for a lifetime. Carey Robbins School of Dance Carey Robbins 14100 Hickory Street, Glenpool, OK 74066 (918) 322-3949 www.mscareysdance.com   Email: mscarey@mscareysdance.com Ages: Preschool to adult Carey Robbins School of Dance offers instruction in classical ballet and pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, creative movement, “Mommy & Me”, and tumbling.  We also have a competitive dance company for those who are interested in taking it to the next level.  Age groups range from toddler to adult in all ability levels from beginner to advanced.  Small class sizes and individual attention for your dancer are what you will find, as well as a positive, nurturing environment.  Open House for fall enrollment will be Aug. 17th and August 24th from 1:00 to 5:00pm.  Shoes and dancewear will be available to order at either of the open houses.  Fall classes begin on September 8th, 2008.  You can go to www.mscareysdance.com  to check us out and enroll for classes.  This is our 13th year in Glenpool and we are excited to show you what we are all about! See you soon! Dance Dynamics Janis Myers 11103 –F East 41 Street, Crossbow Shopping Center (918) 438-3725 http://web.mac.com/dancedynamicsoftulsa   Email: dancedynamicsoftulsa@mac.com Ages: 2 1/2- Adult Celebrating 36 years in Tulsa! Dance Dynamics believes dance is an art form to be loved.  We instill in our students a love of dance, creative expression, confidence, self-worth, hard work, self-discipline, and we keep it fun. Instructors are highly qualified, carefully selected and trained, and love working with children. Dance Dynamics offers Tap, Jazz, Drill, Pom, Classical Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Cheer, and Little Tots Sports Skills. Call about our great Birthday party packages! The Dance Pointe Pamela Farry Mingo Studio: 9353 E 95th Ct Cherry Street Studio: 2908 E. 15th St. (918) 461-9581 www.thedancepointe.com   Ages: 2-adult Whether your child wants to appreciate dance as an art form, or pursue it as a career, we promise to provide an academically supported program that will meet you and your child’s needs.  We offer ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Pom, Modern, Hip Hop, Broadway and Tumbling. We also offer performance opportunities. All teachers have BFA or certification. We offer two convenient locations (midtown and south Tulsa), family rates and multiple class discounts.  We also offer acting, drama and speech classes.  Come check out TASK.  Now enrolling. Destiny Dance Beth Parker 6124 E. 51st Pl., Suite D. Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 289-1795 Ages: 2 to Adult www.DestinyDanceTulsa.com Email: DestinyDanceTulsa@Hotmail.com Enroll by September 1st At Destiny Dance, we provide a positive and uplifting atmosphere. Our goal is to see each student excel technically in dance and in their walk with God. We offer classes, for ages 2 and up in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Pointe and Adult classes. Dream Big Instrumental Music Carrie Vroome 209 E. Vicksburg Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 918-277-3726 Ages: 5 and up Email: VaVaVroome@hotmail.com Ongoing Enrollment Tired of driving your children to all their activities? I bring music lessons to your home! I have a bachelor of music degree from ORU and offer beginner and intermediate levels in flute, piano and violin. Cost: $40.00 for 30 minutes a week. $60.00 for one hour a week. Instruments and sheet music not provided Freestyle Martial Arts 12920 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby OK 74008 918-369-5425 Ages: 2 1/2 to Adult www.fmakarate.com   Email: freestylema@olp.net Open Enrollment Our classes are designed with children in mind providing a dynamic and active learning environment. These classes focus on developing coordination, self-control, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and discipline in a safe, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere.  This unique program of fitness, fun and self-development will teach your child all the key traits necessary to succeed in life. Advancement in belt levels occurs through effort and attendance, though it is not our main focus. Our objective is to build strong youngsters both physically and mentally, building an “Attitude Of Success!” with every child.  Family classes are also available. Call today! Gilcrease Museum Lanette Coppage, Education Director 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road, Tulsa, OK 74127 918-596-2737 www.gilcrease.org   Email: lanette-coppage@utulsa.edu Ages: 3 to adults Get involved at Gilcrease Museum this year. We have Family Art Workshops for ages 5-10 and their caregivers, a reading and activity program called “Kids Dig Books” for ages 3-6, “Studio Gilcrease for Teens” serving high school students, and many courses and workshops for adults. Additionally, we offer our Trailblazer Bags and SmART Cards, our permanent learning facilities such as the Creative Learning Center, 101 Ranch Kids Arena and the Kravis Discovery Center. Gilcrease Museum is a great learning environment for all ages. Glassblowing Studio of Tulsa 19 E. Brady (918) 582-4527 Ages Served: 5-adult www.tulsaglassblowing.org   Email: info@tulsaglassblowing.org This studio is on fire!  Work both sides of your child’s brain with the scientific and artistic components of our glassblowing experience! We offer a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities for those interested in the art of blowing and sculpting glass objects.  No experience necessary!  Expert instructors and all supplies provided.  Perfect for a family outing, unique birthday party, or an extra special date night for you overworked parents!  We also offer 6-week beginning and advanced glassblowing courses for both youth and adults.  We have after school and weekend times available for all classes. Please call to register today!  Heidi Contreras School of Art Heidi Contreras 3500 S. Peoria at Southminster Presbyterian Church (918) 627-5924, (918) 857-0812 All Ages: Two-Adult www.heidisartschool.com   Email: tulsaarts@yahoo.com Heidi Contreras School of Art—home to many award-winning art students—announces the exciting Fall 2008 Art Class semester! Fall art classes are offered for the entire family in drawing, painting, Prismacolors, oils, collage, card-making, Mommy & Me Art, pastels,  Latin, Charcoal surrealism, and much more! Join the adventurous “Brookside Painted Ladies”—a.k.a—”The Alla Prima Donnas” oil painters’ group! We offer home school, afterschool, evening, or Saturday art classes! Classes run September through December and fill quickly. Enroll now. For a complete fall schedule, contact us by phone or email or visit our web site. Huntington Learning Center J. Bryan Osborne, Executive Director 7116 S. Mingo Rd., Suite 105, Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 252-1200 www.huntingtonlearning.com   Email: Bryan@HuntingtonTulsa.com Ages: 5-18 “We strive to help children reach their full academic potential”, says Bryan Osborne, Center Director. “In order to accomplish this goal, Huntington offers individualized tutoring for students K through 12 in reading, writing, math and study skills. We also offer SAT/ACT exam preparation. Huntington places strong emphasis on insuring that students have the foundational skills they need to perform well in school.” The Huntington Learning Center is one of two learning centers in Tulsa accredited by the national accreditation authority CITA. Huntington offers ongoing enrollment. Janell Whitby School of Music Janell Whitby, MTNA Nationally Certified 5l47-D South Harvard (9l8) 743-4339 www.janellwhitby.com Email: admin@janellwhitby.com Experience piano/keyboard lessons with your 4 or 5-year-old in a fun, interactive class.  You and your child will enjoy making music with rhythm instruments, movement, singing, ear training and keyboard songs that are easy to play.  In a stimulating classroom, 6 to 8 young children get “hands-on” experience making music on their own individual keyboard. You can sample the Pre-Piano Short Course in a two-week class offered in June and early July. Celebrating its 27th year, Janell Whitby School of Music has a proven curriculum that continues piano study through high school.  The school offers a total musicianship concept with group and private lessons for every level following the introductory course.  Students are accepted into the program only prior to their preschool or kindergarten years.  Enrollment begins in April for the summer Short Course and for the following school year. New classes are limited. Call now. Jasinski Academy Roman Jasinski 3315 East 33RD ST. (918) 742-5425 www.jasinksiacademy.com Ages Served: 3 & up Established in 1920, Jasinski Academy is one of Tulsa’s first and finest dance academies. We believe that the arts have a unique and powerful ability to influence beauty and greatness in everyone. We are known for our classical ballet, but we are so much more...Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Musical Theater, Old School Jazz, Ballroom, Swing, and Pilates. Our teachers are experienced and knowledgeable, as well as nurturing and encouraging. Whether you are on a professional performing arts path or just want to have an enjoyable class experience, we offer a warm and loving artistic atmosphere for everyone. Enroll anytime on our website. Jenks Dance Academy Jennifer Kaiser, Owner and Executive Director 9416 S. Elwood Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 299-3347 www.JenksDanceAcademy.com    Email: natalie@jenksdanceacademy.com Ages: 12 months to Adult Open House every Sunday in August from 2 - 4 p.m.! Come meet our instructors and tour our facility, featuring three studios, one-way observation windows in each, comfortable waiting area, separate children’s area with TV, desk staff to assist you during teaching hours every day, and JDA’s Convenient in-studio “Dancers Boutique” for all your shoes & dancewear! We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Broadway, Mommy & Me Dance, Tumbling, Cheernastics, Superstars (Musical Theatre) and Boys Hip Hop…A Style for everyone in the family!  Plus, Cardio, Yoga & Pilates for adults!  And for your convenience, you may enroll online!  All major credit cards accepted! Kaleidoscope Children’s Museum Deborah Colbert 6202 S. Sheridan Rd 918-282-0314 Ages Served: 1-111 years young www.kaleidoscopecm.com   E-mail: gods0006@yahoo.com Hurry in to Tulsa’s all new Kaleidoscope Children’s Museum where learning is fun and fun is learning!  Visit our interactive “please-touch” children’s museum and learn about arts and science in a whole new way! Featuring a pint-sized Kid’s City where your children can be a waitress, barber, super star, doctor, postal worker, or even a rescue hero!  Race your children up our 2 giant rockwalls! Be careful though, you may be thrown in our kid-sized jail! Kids will find nothing but excitement in our 13,000-square foot building. Call today to schedule the party you’ll always remember!  Kumon Math & Reading Center 3 locations: 8140 S. Harvard (81st & Harvard, Tulsa) 523-6284 8228 E. 61st (61st & Memorial, Tulsa) 254-5437 2021 W. Houston(81st & 145th E. Ave., Broken Arrow) 254-5437 (800)ABC-MATH              www.kumon.com        Email: info-us@kumon.com    At Kumon Math and Reading Centers, we help students by reinforcing good  study habits. The program is based on the concept that self-directed  study will develop initiative, independent work habits and the ability  to think and solve problems - all of which make completing class  assignments easier. Kumon is the world’s largest supplemental math and  reading program, offering individualized study programs for children ages pre-k to high school. The Little Gym Barbara Senka 8013-A S. Sheridan (918) 492-2626 www.tlgsetulsaok.com   Email: tlgsetulsaok@thelittlegym.com Ages: 4 months - 12 yrs. The Little Gym of Tulsa is a premier non-competitive gymnastics facility focusing on motor & social skills development . We teach in a fun & creative way, which builds confidence and gives children a great feeling of success! Our program includes classes for beginning and advanced Gymnastics, Dance, Cheerleading, Sports Skills and Karate.  Our parent/child classes are the best in town for your little one’s motor & social skills development. Not only that but it’s fun for both parent and child!  Inquire about our camps and birthday parties too.  Stop by or call for your free trial class today! Midtown School of Performing Arts Tami Losoncy 3324 “P” E. 31st Street  918-743-5439 Ages: Birth to Adult www.mspatulsa.com   We are a Family music studio that is located in 2 convenient locations:  Our MSPA studio in Midtown Tulsa and now in South Tulsa at Miss Shelly’s Dance Studio.  We teach Mommy & Me Music, Music Theater and Private Music instruction in piano, voice, drums, guitar, bass guitar and strings.  Our Birthday parties for 1-5 years of age are great fun!  Come see us on our website and find out all about our MSPA Family! Miller Swim School Larry and Rita Miller 6415 S. Mingo Road 918-254-1988 Ages: 6 months - adult www.millerswimschool.com   Email: millerswim@msn.com Learning to swim well should be a part of every student’s “education for life.”  Children who swim all year are proven to be stronger and have healthier bodies.  Our concept in instructional swimming incorporates a quality learning atmosphere combining warm water, students grouped by ability, and a low student/teacher ratio. This unique approach is designed to build self-confidence and self-esteem. We also offer water aerobics, lap swimming, swim team, and lifeguard training. Class times are flexible and will accommodate most any schedule. Our pool is available on weekends year ‘round for parties. We offer a variety of party packages as well as family swims.  Miller Swim School is an authorized American Red Cross provider and a member of the United States Swim School Association. Miss Micki’s School of Dance Micki Pillow 10207 E. 61st Street (918) 250-5226 www.missmickisschoolofdance.com   Email: dancemissmicki@juno.com Ages: 3-83 Open House held Sundays in August, 1-3 pm. Since 1978, Miss Micki’s School of Dance has brought the joy of dance to the Tulsa area. Our comprehensive class schedule serves dancers from preschool through adulthood and beginners through advanced with classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Ballroom. We also offer Competitive Dance Teams! Our belief is that the discipline of dance develops technique, coordination, and self-confidence and that these benefits can be achieved in a fun and positive atmosphere! Visit our new studio just 2 blocks west of Hwy 169. Family discounts and Saturday classes available. Moore’s Dance Studio Cathy Moore 117 S. 1st Street, Broken Arrow, OK (918) 251-6685 www.mooresdance.com/studio   E-mail: cathy@mooresdance.com Ages: 2 through Adult Moore’s Dance is home to The Celtic Pride Irish Dancers and Shockwave Cloggers. We are a family-owned business celebrating 16 years of service to Broken Arrow, Coweta and Tulsa area. Classes in Classical Ballet with Anthony Manescau, Power Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Irish Step Dance, Clogging, Swing and Ballroom. Low add-on rates, smaller classes, competition classes, family discounts, and birthday parties available.  Perform in and around our community, Branson shows, and Carnival Cruise Lines at no additional cost. Shop the dance store, take classes, enjoy birthdays, or just drop in to meet the staff. Now enrolling students age 2 through Adult. Music To Grow By Beth Carr 8007-I S. Sheridan Rd. 918-488-0851 Ages: Infants through adults www.musictogrowby.com   Email: beth@musictogrowby.com Ongoing Registration “A good beginning never ends.”  We believe music education enhances all areas of your child’s development. Join us for singing, dancing, storytelling, and instrument playing. We offer Kindermusik® classes for specific age groups, including infants through 7-year-olds. Bring the whole gang to Family Time, or combine baby sign language with music in our Sign & Sing classes.  We offer fall, spring, and summer sessions, and online registration is available throughout the year. Private instruction is available for piano, voice, and flute. Beginning or continuing students, including adults, are welcome. Musical birthday parties are fun and hassle-free for everyone in our clean, cheerful studio! Musikgarten-Plus! 48th and South Lewis Suzanne Tips 918-742-4361 Email: sjwtips@peoplepc.com www.musikgarten.org/stips Ages: birth through adults Music classes for children and adults: Birth to 6 years:  Age and developmentally appropriate classes for  babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  Child and parent together enjoy activities that include singing, movement and dancing, listening, exploring simple instruments and more. 6 to 9 years: Piano classes include singing, ear-training, dancing, drumming and other activities essential to this unique piano learning process. Adults of any age: Piano classes - perfect for adults who have always wanted to play!  No pressure, go at your own pace - you’ll be amazed how quickly you progress! Private piano and voice lessons available. Nancy Clarke School of Dance 8207 S. Harvard (918) 627-4577 Email: NancyClarke@cox.net Nancy Clarke School of Dance has been under the same ownership since 1976. The school offers classical ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop.  There is also a Creative Movement class for students 2 1/2 to 3 years old. Our philosophy is to offer a well-rounded program in a loving environment. Parents are always welcome to observe classes. Class size is limited, and tuition is reasonable. Fall classes begin August 18th, but later enrollments are always welcome. Open Houses are on Sunday August 3rd and 10th from 2:00 to 4:00pm and Monday August 4th and 11th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Check our website, www.NancyClarkeSchoolofDance.com for a schedule of our classes, tuition rates, enrollment forms, and lots of extras. You can even enroll and pay online at our website. New Heights Rock Climbing Gym 1140 S. 107th E. Ave. (918) 439-4400 www.newheightsgym.com Our mission is to provide a fun and safe atmosphere for climbing where climbers of all levels or abilities can experience the thrills and challenges that make Rock Climbing an exciting activity. We welcome team challenges, youth groups, birthday parties or any group that would like to teach teamwork, trust and confidence. We also offer lessons and classes. The New Piano Preparatory School Georgann Gasaway 41 E. 25th (918) 295-7760 Email: georganngswy@cox.net Ages Served: 4 - adult The New Piano Preparatory School is located at 25th & Boston in mid-town Tulsa! The school offers children and adults the newest and most practical modern teaching methods, combined with traditional discipline, to develop well-rounded musical performers of piano. The school has been operating for 40 years specializing in group and private lessons using the finest equipment and materials available. Classes available in Early Childhood development as preparation for traditional piano study. Lessons are taught by Georgann Gasaway, director, or by specially trained staff teachers. Applications accepted until enrollment is full. Oklahoma Aquarium Karen Dills 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK 74037 (918) 296-FISH (3474) www.okaquarium.org    Email: education@okaquarium.org   All Ages Splash into an entertaining education at the Oklahoma Aquarium! The Oklahoma Aquarium Education Department offers a variety of educational opportunities. Swim over to www.okaquarium.org and check out our Onsite School Field Trip Programs, Homeschool Days, Seacamps, Slumber Under the Sea Events, Scout Days and much, much more! The Education Department of the Oklahoma Aquarium strives to educate and motivate our patrons to become active conservationists, and to instill an appreciation of our natural resources through a variety of entertaining and interactive programs and experiences. Owasso Dance Co. Keally Lilly, Director 7714 N. Owasso Expressway (76th St. North) 369-JAZZ (5299) Ages: 6 months- 60 plus www.owassodanceco.com  & www.southtulsadanceco.com   E-mail: keally@southtulsadanceco.com Now enrolling! Open House: Sunday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from noon-4pm Owasso Dance Co., a branch of South Tulsa Dance Co., is a brand new state-of-the-art facility opening this August! ODC will offer professional dance training in a comfortable, family-friendly setting complete with four large dance rooms, a dressing room, floating dance floors with “Marley” surfaces and much more! Parents wait in our spacious lobbies while viewing class on flat screen tv’s! We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Theatre, Mommy and Me, Creative Movement and technique classes. Classes are offered daily—morning, afternoon and evening—6 days per week. Additionally, we offer recreational classes and competitive classes. Competition auditions held September 19th. Call for more information! Fall classes begin Wednesday, September 3rd. Personal Best Athletics Coach Hudgens (918) 361-8083 www.personalbestathletics.com   Email: coach@personalbestathletics.com Ages: 1st-12th grade “Run and Fun! They Rhyme!” Personal Best Athletics is a Fall Running Club, Spring-Summer Track & Field Club, and a year-round Personal Training opportunity for youth in the Tulsa community.  Personal Best is made up of awesome young people with a wide spectrum of abilities.  At Personal Best we work hard, have fun and make new friends as we build fitness, confidence and self-esteem. Our coaches are current and/or former athletes with a strong background in teaching the fundamentals of running and conditioning. They infuse young athletes with inspiration and encouragement. Supporters of Personal Best include amazing parents, sponsors, and elite runners who inspire and are inspired by these young people. Personal Best Athletics strives to develop in young people a plan for total “Life Time Fitness.” At Personal Best we have fun while working hard! For more information check out www.personalbestathletics.com or contact Coach Hudgens at 361-8083. Playtime (+) Tulsa Location: Carrie Collins 7917 E. 51st St., Tulsa (918) 622-9336 E-mail: tulsa@playtimeplus.com Broken Arrow Location: Robin Woldtvedt 3329 S. Elm PL., Broken Arrow (918) 451-9336 www.playtimeplus.com   Ages: 4 months - 12 years Playtime (+) is an hourly drop-in center servicing parents on a part-time basis.  We’re open 7 days per week with late hours. We promote physical and social development through play in a safe, loving and fun environment. Sometimes even the most devoted parents need a little time: a doctor’s appointment, a business meeting, a shopping day, lunch with a friend or to enroll in a class. Playtime (+) can be a real lifesaver. Children can jump in a Jupiter Jump, play air hockey or foosball, burn some calories on an infinity climber, rest while playing video games, or let their imagination run wild in our play center. No enrollment fees or reservations needed and transportation is available to and from local schools. Promise Acres Equestrian Center Contact: Wendy Ibanez (918) 809-6755 www.myspace.com/promiseacres   Ages Served: 5 & Up Promise Acres Equestrian Center offers horseback riding lessons, courses and summer camps for children ages 5 and up. No riding experience is necessary and we offer classes for beginner through advanced riders. Students learn proper methods for grooming, tacking, leading, mounting, the gaits important to English or Western riding, proper position and balance. The confidence, fun and companionship the students experience with the horses they love is unforgettable. State-of-the-art facility with 120 X 200 indoor arena with heated/air-conditioned observation room. Excellent equine management and training services with experienced certified instructors. For pleasure, horse showing or rodeo. Located in Sapulpa. Pump It Up of Tulsa 13675 E. 61st Street (918) 250-5553 www.pumpitupparty.com   E-mail: ok.tulsa@pumpitupparty.com             All ages Pump It Up of Tulsa is the original Inflatable Party Zone! We specialize in private parties in our 15,000 square foot facility featuring slides, obstacle courses, jousting coliseums and inflatable basketball courts.  Pump It Up is the perfect place for birthday parties, end of season team parties, mom’s groups, fundraisers and more. Or just come in play in our safe, clean, air-conditioned facility during our Pop-In Playtimes.  Visit our website at www.pumpitupparty.com for more information and to reserve your spot. Purple Glaze Studio Jim and Jeff Stunkard 3303 S. Peoria (Brookside) (918) 592-6900 stunkard68@msn.com   6528 E. 91st (91st & Sheridan) (918) 491-6900  jim7436@cox.net   www.purpleglazestudio.com   All ages Purple Glaze Studios are primarily walk-in pottery painting studios that also offer mosaic projects. There are hundreds of different shapes to choose from to paint or mosaic such as animals, plates, cups, frames and vases. Special discounts for field trips and birthday party packages available. Come and celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Purple Glaze. It will be one of the quietest and most memorable parties you will ever experience. And, best of all, we clean up the mess! Call for details. Reading for Kids! Dr. C. Helberg Ed. D. 6506 E. 51st The Farm Shopping Center, 51st & Sheridan (918) 632-0058 www.readingforkids.com   Reading for Kids! offers individualized reading instruction for kindergarten through 5th grade, specializing in reading difficulties, dyslexia, and attention deficit disorder. Instruction offers strong academic content within a fun environment, including reading computer games, interactive games, and prizes. No contract. Free screening with enrollment. Instruction includes one-hour sessions once or twice a week with take-home activities. Rejoice Dance Studio 2603 South Memorial; Suite B (918) 270-2747 E-mail: taps4joy@aol.com www.rejoicedancestudio.com   Ages: 3-Adult Open House: August 18-22, 6-8 p.m. At Rejoice Dance Studio we strive to provide a safe, fun environment where our love of Christ and our passion for dance can be shared.  It is our hope and desire to see each of our dancers grow and become all that God has intended.  Our vision is to provide a place for those who thought they couldn’t afford to dance, with a place where they can.  We offer combination classes of Tap/Ballet for ages 3-8; individual classes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop for ages 9-15; and Teen/Adult classes in Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Praise, and Hip Hop.  Clogging is also offered. Classes begin September 2nd. Rhythmic Distinction Gymnastics Club Wanda Armour 560 N. Maybelle Street (918) 409-4828 Ages: 15 months - 14yrs www.rdgymnastics.com   E-mail: wandala1310@sbcglobal.net Open Enrollment Young girls who love music and dance are drawn to the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. Love of dance is explored in a unique way as ribbons, balls, ropes and hoops are combined with the power of gymnastics and the beauty of dance. It is the perfect activity for pre-school classes as musicality is explored and concentration skills enhanced. The activities allow each student the chance to work with their own equipment and learn about sharing and interacting with others. Recreational and Competitive Group Levels Saied Music Company Bryan Elmore 9320 E. 71st St. (918) 252-5541 3259 S. Yale   (918) 742-5541 www.saiedmusic.com    E-mail: lessons@saiedmusic.com Ages: 6 - adult We offer private music lessons for all ages on a variety of instruments at both Tulsa locations. Additionally, we have group piano lessons for adults and keyboarding lessons for ages 6-9. With two convenient locations, 24 studios, a great staff of instructors, and a state-of-the art recital and performance hall, Saied meets all your music needs. SoccerCity 5817 S. 118th E. Ave. 249-0044 E-mail: shawna@soccercitytulsa.com www.soccercitytulsa.com   Ages: 18 mos.-9 yrs. Lil’ Kickers is a one of a kind, non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. This approach helps children feel safe and supported so they will challenge themselves to grow and learn. Our instructors work hard to create a fun, safe environment for the children. Classes are weekday mornings & afternoons, & on Sat. mornings. Fall session is Sept. 8th -Nov. 22nd. Sign up today! South Tulsa Children’s Ballet Pamela Farry 9353 E. 95th Ct (918) 461-0222 www.southtulsachildrensballet.org   Ages Served: 4 years - 12th grade Tulsa will experience this Children’s Nutcracker December 12th, 13th and 14th at the Van Trease PACE at Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus. Auditions are open to the public and will be held September 13th and 14th at The Dance Pointe. (95th and Mingo)  All parts will be cast and all students will be accepted if enrolled in a dance studio or gym. Detailed information will be given to all studios, or call 461-0222. Auditions are fun and stress free.  STCB is a 501(3)(c) non-profit. There is only a $5.00 processing fee. Costumes are provided and there is no cost for rehearsals. South Tulsa Dance Co. Keally Lilly-Director 103rd and Memorial (in front of Starworld) 369-JAZZ (5299) Ages: 6 months- 60 plus www.southtulsadanceco.com   E-mail: keally@southtulsadanceco.com Open House and Fall Registration: August 2,19,16 from 10am-2pm South Tulsa Dance Co. is proud to provide dance to children wanting to build confidence and make new friends or to students who want to take dance to the next level. A wonderful experience for all children and adults! STDC offers over 100 weekly classes in recreational or competitive dance. A convenient schedule with classes offered in the morning, afternoon, evening and on Saturdays!  STDC also offers acting, theatre and voice lessons in a group setting or privately. Join us this season and start your future in dance! STDC also offers the same great programs in Owasso! Owasso Dance Co. is located at 76th St. North. Call 369-5299 for more information. Swahill Studios Damen Banks, Lead Production Engineer  (918) 902 3955 www.myspace.com/swahill   E-mail:  swahillgm@yahoo.com Ages: 6 and up Record your own song or karaoke cover song for yourself or a loved one. Makes a great gift for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s/Father’s Day and other holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Students will gain studio recording experience as they learn how to structure and organize a song, learn bars and beats and count measures. Swahill Studios is a production company established to assist and help artists in the music industry. We offer studio time to children and adults ages six and up. Damen Banks graduated from the Los Angeles Recording Academy. We are located in the Tulsa World Building. That’s Dancing! Dance Studio Kara Ritchie 3307 E. 32nd Place (32nd Place & Harvard) (918) 408-6226 Ages: 2 1/2- Adult www.thatsdance.com   E-mail: thatsdancing@cox.net Enroll for Fall Classes Now!  Classes begin August 18th! That’s Dancing! offers quality instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Lyrical for both boys & girls ages 2 1/2 through Adult.  It is our mission to provide the best dance instruction to all ages in a fun, supportive, and caring environment.  We hope that while discovering a love for dance, each student will also gain self-confidence, discipline, and self-expression.  Whether a student is dancing for fun and exercise or planning to enter into dance on a professional level, we will guide and encourage them along the way.  We look forward to seeing our current students this fall and want to welcome our new students dancing with us for the first time. Theatre Arts, Inc. Meredith Lee Weger 2034 West Houston, Broken Arrow (918) 258-2543 theatreartsinc3@aol.com www.theatrearts.us   Ages: 3 – adult Open Houses: Sat., July 26th from 1pm–3pm; Sun., August 10th from 2pm–4.  Theatre Arts, Inc. is one of the most respected performing arts schools in Oklahoma. Highly qualified instructors help students enhance their talent, self-confidence, and stage presence. . Our nurturing and artistic atmosphere helps students expand their artistic abilities and life skills. Classes offered include: Musical Theatre, Private Voice, Acting, Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Lyrical. Afternoon and evening classes are available. Visit our newly remodeled and expanded 7900 sq. ft. facility.   Theatre Arts will be open Mondays through Thursdays August 11–28 from 10am–5pm and Saturdays August 16th and 23rd from 10am–2pm for enrollment, tours, etc. Join us as we enter our 24th year and enrich your life through the performing arts!  Fall classes begin September 2, 2008. Tracie’s School of Dance Tracie Hopp 806 N. Sycamore Ave.  Broken Arrow, OK 258-0181 Ages: 3 and up E-mail: TraciesSchoolOfDance@windstream.net Open House/Enrollment: July 27, August 3, 10, and 17 from 2-4 or call to enroll. We have been teaching tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, and tumbling in Broken Arrow since 1990.  Our goal is to provide your dancer with a positive, rewarding, and nurturing dance education in a Christian environment.  Our focus is to ensure that each dancer will learn to excel through all areas of dance chosen.  We offer a variety of performance opportunities ranging from yearly recitals, nursing home performances, conventions, bowl games and parades.  We have a highly reputable staff who are able to teach all levels from beginner through pre-professional. Training at our studio will provide great skills, self-confidence, knowledge, and poise.  Combination classes and family/multiple class discounts available. Trinity Martial Arts Lance Porterfield 8007 - C S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, OK 74133 918-794-6392 Ages: 4 through Adult www.oktrinitymartialarts.com   E-mail: lance@oktrinitymartialarts.com We offer a clean, safe, family atmosphere for children and adults. Little Ninjas (4-6 years old) focus on developing self-esteem, confidence, self control and respect.  This is great for kids that are starting school. Warriors (7-12 years old).  The motto for the Warriors is S.W.A.T.  S = Strength:  strong in mind and body.  W=Wisdom: making good choices/learning to handle peer pressure and bullies.  A = Attitude: respect, confidence, self-control. T = Training: fitness, dedication, perseverance. We also offer Fitness Kickboxing for Adults and a ladies only class.  Lose weight and tone up in a fun, clean and comfortable environment! Adult martial arts: fun, fitness and practical self defense. Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 North 74th East Avenue (918) 834-9900 http://www.TulsaAirAndSpaceMuseum.com E-mail: kkurt@tulsamuseum.com Ages Served: Grades 1-9   Has your child ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut or flying a fighter jet? Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium can help ignite your child's dream by giving them an opportunity to explore aerospace even more! Kids can pretend they're an F-14 pilot, launch a Space Shuttle, journey through space at a Planetarium show or discover science through our hands-on exhibits.  Enjoy an aviation themed birthday party or enroll your child in an exciting one-day mini camp launched most school holidays.  Teachers may schedule educational tours and classes available to school groups and home schools. We also offer badge programs and activities for Boy and Girl Scouts and Camp Fire USA.  Visit our web site at www.TulsaAirAndSpaceMuseum.com for a review of fun, yet educational programs and the prices. Tulsa Dance Theatre Purgason Productions Meredith Purgason / Debi Myers 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 918-693-7405 Ages: 4 & up E-mail: mpurgason@casciahall.org Sign-Up Deadline: Early September Tulsa Dance Theatre is a non-profit, performance-focused, midtown dance company that is open to students from all dance schools.  Company membership is by audition in early September. Company rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings throughout the school year at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center.  For more information call 693-7405.  Tulsa Public Schools Before & After Care Debbie Sekel 3027 S. New Haven (918) 746-6447 www.tulsaschools.org    E-mail: sekelde@tulsaschools.org   Ages: 5-12 Tulsa Public Schools provides Before/After Care services at 27 elementary schools. We provide a fun and safe place for your child before/after school where he/she can be with friends, do homework, work on various projects, participate in special interest clubs and participate in sports/fitness activities. Full day programs offered when school is not in session (winter break, spring break and summer). Tulsa World of Gymnastics Linda Bradshaw 7020 East 38th St. (918) 664-8683, (918) 298-5269 www.tulsagymnastics.com   E-mail: gymjag@tulsagymnastics.com Ages: 2-18 Celebrating 32 years in the children’s physical fitness arena, Tulsa World of Gymnastics “Makes a World of Difference.” “Teach Children that they can achieve and  they will remember the lesson for life” is our motto! Because children learn by example, we’ve made room for moms and dads too. We offer: 22,000 square feet, air-conditioned gymnastics facility, preschool classes, developmental beginner, exhibition groups, competitive team program, and a Parent’s Fitness Center (no charge). We also offer “swingin’” birthday parties. Call or visit our website for more information!   Tulsa Youth Hockey Association Robyn Messer 918-266-2282 Ages: 4-18 www.TYHA.com   Tulsa Youth Hockey Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the sport of youth hockey in the Tulsa metropolitan area.  We welcome youth up to 18 years of age.  TYHA supports 3 hockey programs within the scope of the association. We have programs for beginners all the way to high school and travel teams. In September we will provide a free Learn to Play Hockey program on Saturdays for kids aged 4-8, with gear available. Please see our website for more information. It is never to late to learn to play the great sport of hockey! West Equestrian Cheryl West 5716 S. Dip Creek Rd. (918) 363-7610 www.westhorse.net    E-mail: westequest@yahoo.com   Ages: 5 and Up We are a Christian, family-oriented, horse riding lesson program offering education in all aspects of horsemanship. We teach English, Dressage, Jumping, Western and Trail.  Safety and a true connection with students is emphasized using small group classes. We have non-profit competitive teams for the truly dedicated. Do you like gymnastics and horses? We now offer vaulting. Yorktown Educational Services (YES) Carolyn M Griffin, Ed.D. 4528 S. Sheridan Rd., Suite 204 (918) 610-0937 E-mail: YorktownEducationalServices@gmail.com   Ages Served: 4 - Adult Open Enrollment Yorktown Educational Service (YES) is in its 13th year of contributing to the academic success of children and adults! At Yorktown we do much more than screening, placement tests and tutoring for academic weaknesses, we provide permanent solutions to persistent learning problems. Our doctoral psychometrist and master-degreed clinicians use a clinical diagnosis for prescriptive instruction to achieve lasting progress for decoding, word recognition, word meaning, reading comprehension and fluency with an emphasis on critical thinking. Instruction to remediate weakness in penmanship, basic math, written expression and grammar, and study skills are also provided. We have a thirteen-year track record as Tulsa’s most comprehensive assessment and learning center with hundreds of successful alumni. Say “YES!” to making a difference in your child’s academic future! Call for further information.