Enrichment: TulsaKids’ Family Favorites Winners and Finalists

TulsaKids parents know that learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day or year. There are so many opportunities for extracurricular learning and activities. Here are some favorites from our readers.

Favorite Summer Day Camp

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Discovery Lab

Tulsa’s children’s museum adds summer camps to its list of wins. Parents know their kids, pre-K through sixth grade, will be engaged in hands-on, fun learning at Discovery Lab camps.

Finalists: Camp Loughridge; YMCA Summer Day Camp

Favorite Overnight Summer Camp

New Life Ranch

Ride horses, navigate a ropes course, swim, make new friends and enjoy Christian fellowship all in a beautiful, natural setting. Tulsa parents picked New Life Ranch as their favorite overnight camp for a second year for these reasons and more.

Finalists: Camp Tallchief – Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma; Shepherd’s Fold Ranch

Favorite Youth Theatre Program

Clark Youth Theatre

A Tulsa institution, Clark Youth Theatre has been nurturing aspiring actors since 1978. Kids can participate in all phases of professional-level productions and summer camps where they can learn, play and create.

Finalists: South Tulsa Children’s Ballet and Theatre; Theatre Arts

Favorite Gymnastics or Cheer

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Aim High Academy

With a commitment to making their classes available to all children, regardless of income, Aim High respects and supports the dreams of every child. TulsaKids readers value the accessibility, professionalism, God-centered philosophy and diversity at Aim High Academy.

Finalists: Above & Beyond Gymnastics Center; The Little Gym of SE Tulsa

Favorite Dance Studio

Miss Shelly’s School of Dance

Generations of young dancers have learned their craft at Miss Shelly’s. Parents who took lessons are now taking their children. From toddlers to teens with an eye on a dance career, the staff at Miss Shelly’s welcomes families to learn and have fun.

Finalists: South Tulsa Dance Company; Tippi Toes Tulsa

Favorite Martial Arts Studio

Golden Dragon Taekwondo

Family classes, summer camps, classes for moms and dads – the entire family can learn the discipline, confidence, inner strength and the art of self-defense that comes from practicing the martial arts.

Finalists: Apollo’s Karate; Midtown Martial Arts

Favorite Place to Learn Soccer

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SoccerCity

TulsaKids’ readers love SoccerCity’s programming, from Lil’ Kickers for the youngest ball handlers to indoor leagues for the big kids. SoccerCity scores another big win from parents.

Finalists: YMCA of Greater Tulsa; Soccer Shots

Favorite Soccer Club

Metro Tulsa Soccer Club United

Once again, Metro Tulsa Soccer Club nabs the top spot as a Family Favorite. Whether your child is a competitive player or just learning the game, Metro Tulsa has a place for you.

Finalists: Broken Arrow Soccer Club; Tulsa Soccer Club

Favorite Music Program or Lessons

Saied Music Co.

Saied Music in midtown or south Tulsa offers lessons for all ages on all types of instruments. Experienced teachers work with parents and kids to achieve music-making goals. Students have the opportunity to perform monthly to show off their talents.

Finalists: School of Rock; Anthem Road Academy

Favorite Art Program or Lessons

Philbrook Museum

Readers again voted Philbrook as their favorite place to take the kids for art making. With fun experiences both inside and outside, Philbrook staff and art instructors know how to tap into kids’ creativity.

Finalists: Tiny Art Garage; Bluebird Art Studios

Favorite Swim Lessons

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Miller Swim School

For generations, Miller Swim School has been making families safer around water. Now with three locations, Miller provides water safety education, drowning prevention, lifeguard training and swim lessons that help create a healthier and safer community.

Finalists: YMCA of Greater Tulsa; Savvy Swimmers

Favorite Tutoring

Lavender’s Bleu

Parents voted Lavender’s Bleu as their favorite place for extra help when their kids are struggling with reading. Reading specialists give each child an individualized program to develop reading confidence and a love of reading.

Finalists: Brain Balance of Tulsa; Kumon

Favorite Place for Storytime

Storytime room at Zarrow Regional Library

Tulsa City-County Library

With branches throughout Tulsa County, the library is a welcoming hub where moms and dads can take their kids for entertaining storytimes. Toddlers, babies, families and bilingual kids can find a storytime – or gather ‘round for a story at the Tulsa Zoo, Philbrook, Gathering Place or the Mobile Library.

Finalists: Gathering Place; Tulsa Zoo