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
