April 25, 2019

April 25, 2019

Vol. 19, No. 48

In This Issue DIRECTIONS

Directions, by Joe Slack, in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E. 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email c o n te s t @ e d m o n d p a p e r. c o m with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

For more information, see page 4.

2019 Summer Activities Inserted Today!

PHOTOS BY MELINDA INFANTE

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Sunny High 79° Low 59°

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Partly Cloudy High 84° Low 63°

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 AM Thunderstorms High 84° Low64°

Many people enjoyed the 2018 Arts Festival including (clockwise from top left) Singer/Songwriter Richelle Sigrist on guitar, Kyleigh Goodyear (10), Addison Potter (7), a group of people enjoying the food trucks, Madison Resnick (6) bungee jumping, crowds strolling through the exhibits, Lorelai Tate (3) bungee jumping and Anne (4) and Ben (2) Banister posing with ‘Elsa’ from Disney’s ‘Frozen.’

Get ready for The Edmond Arts Festival.This marks the 41st year for the Downtown Edmond event. It runs the weekend of May 3 to 5.

Thousands of people are expected to attend to enjoy the art, food, fun and entertainment.

On Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, the festival will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sunday it’s 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sponsored by the Downtown Edmond Business Association (DEBA) there will be dozens and dozens of artists here for the event, involved in all forms of art from oil painting to sculptures.

There are also more than 20 food trucks. Please bring the children because there are many activities for them as well, including a moon

May 3, 4 & 5 walk and face painting. But leave the pets at home. Only service dogs are allowed at the Arts Festival.

Also the charity organization for the Edmond Arts Festival this year is Fostering Sweet Dreams.

Fostering Sweet Dreams is a non profit that provides tangible needs such as beds, car seats, high chairs and strollers to Kinship foster-care placements along with unexpected traditional foster-care placements.

Edmond Police Officer Randy Payne and his wife, Kristy were so moved by the needs of foster children that they’ve made it their life’s goal to help. They started this organization in March of 2016 and have impacted 1,750 children to date.

Fostering Sweet Dreams will be at the Arts Festival in the hospitality tent in front of Fashion Boutique and will be selling tickets to win a gift basket with various items from downtown Edmond merchants.

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State Capitol will mark Edmond Day April 30 Edmond Day is scheduled to be held at the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 30th from 10am to 3pm, according to State Sen. Adam Pugh.

Pugh, who was elected in 2016 to represent the Edmond district, said it’s been a pleasure to plan the event with the help of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to celebrate Edmond Day at the Capitol,” said Pugh.

“This will be a unique opportunity to learn more about our community and interact face to face with city leadership, the Chamber of Commerce, Edmond area legislators and other civic leaders. The dedication and attention to detail of all involved is most appreciated and will be essential to the success of the event.”

An ice cream social is also scheduled in celebration of Edmond Day on Tuesday. The Super Scoop, an innovative Edmond ice cream shop that is inclusive to people of all work abilities, will serve refreshing treats on the fifth floor of the Capitol at 2pm.

Pugh plans to help serve ice cream alongside fellow Edmond legislators Rep. Mike Osburn and Rep. Ryan Martinez.

State Sen. Adam Pugh “One of the best parts of my job as a Senator is the opportunity to meet people and get involved in our community,” said Pugh. “Edmond is a tremendous place to work, live and raise a family, and I’m honored to represent the people who live here.

Edmond Day at the Capitol is going to be a great way to share that enthusiasm. I want to extend an invite to the residents of Edmond to spend the day at the Capitol to meet not only their own legislator, but also meet my colleagues who I work with every day to make Oklahoma a better place to live and work.”

Teachers Enjoying an Egg Hunt

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Parents of students who attend Cimarron Middle School treated teachers to an eggstra-ordinary egg hunt featuring gift cards, cash, jewelry, snacks, and chocolate! The egg-cellent idea came from school counselor Leslie Singleton who thought it would be a fun way to reward hard-working teachers. The parents either donated items or contacted local businesses who donated the items. Sixth-grade teachers Tiffany Walker, left, and Whitney Disalvatore were able to grab dozens of eggs during the egg hunt.

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Seventh-grade teacher Paul McQueen shows off his many goodies from the egg hunt.

Engagement, Wedding notices Do you have a wedding or engagement notice? If so, please contact us at Edmond Life & Leisure, either by phone, 340-3311 or e-mail, news@edmondpaper.com. We will then send or fax you an engagement or wedding form.The cost is $35, which includes a photograph. Payment is due upon submission by noon Thursday.

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From the Publisher

The heart of Paris & France Like many, I was horrified to see the burning of what I consider the heart of both Paris and France on television. So many feel deeply about this building that has its religious roots dating back to the 12th century of medieval France. Notre Dame towers above the Ile de la Cite which is one of two islands where the Seine River divides. It is Ray Hibbard the most picturesque place in Paris.

With the proper name being Notre-Dame de Paris or Our Lady of Paris in English, the amazing cathedral has become known simply as Notre Dame. This incredible example of French Gothic architecture is consecrated to the Virgin Mary. The use of rib vault and flying buttresses makes it a piece of fantastic innovation for its time period.

In the 1790s, Notre Dame suffered desecration during the French Revolution. Much of its religious imagery was damaged or destroyed. Even Napoleon Bonaparte decided the people needed their church. He signed an agreement to rehabilitate the church in 1801. Turned out to be a good investment because in 1804 Bonaparte and his wife Josephine were crowned Emperor and Empress of France in Notre Dame.

The cathedral’s growth in popularity came at the hands of novelist Victor Hugo. His novel known as The Hunchback of Notre Dame led to a major restoration project between 1844 and 1864.

Hugo’s novel, according to many sources, is what gave the church its notoriety and caused it to become one of the most visited places in Paris by folks of many different faiths.

Notre Dame survived a riot in 1548, the French revolution, two world wars and modern-day critics of organized religion. Yet, it is one of the most widely recognized symbols of Paris and the French nation today. It is the most visited tourist site in Paris receiving over 12 million visitors each year.

Even those that are not catholic wanted to see this marvel and feel the spiritual emotion that surrounded the cathedral like a warm blanket in winter.

Most folks that have visited this incredible cathedral have a personal story related to it. It touches the heart of many regardless of their faith. While I am not Catholic, I received a great blessing while

visiting Notre Dame. It was quite unexpected and healed my heart in so many ways.

It was the fall of 2014 and I had been traveling throughout Europe that summer and fall. My life had been shattered and, in an attempt to regroup and get myself together, travel seemed to be good medicine. My kids referred to it as my need for a “Walk About.” I met so many people and saw folks in different circumstances that it made my heart jump for joy and realize I was not injured at all. By the time I traveled to Paris in November of that year, much healing had been done. I had stepped out of the darkness and back into the light.

There was one lingering emotion that haunted me. It was the darkness of anger. I just could not shake it, so I did what most men do and that is bury the emotion deep inside. Logically I knew that keeping all that anger inside of me was a bad thing. Others had told me that it would affect my health and my ability to move on with my life. All of it made sense but still I could not get rid of it.

Travel had not released my pent-up anger but it had taken my mind off it or so I thought.

Paris was my last stop before heading home. I was done with so much travel and was looking forward to spending more time with my family and friends. My travels had let me fool myself into thinking I was at peace. God knows your heart and He knew better as I soon discovered.

Walking along the Seine, I came across Notre Dame. There was a service taking place, so I walked into the cathedral to admire the artwork. I became taken by the beauty of the service and choir. It pulled me into the service so much that I completely forgot about the art surrounding where I was standing. Without warning, that box of anger and emotion opened wide and poured itself throughout my mind and heart. I was overwhelmed with emotion.

I started to cry. Tears were streaming down my face. I tried to hide what was happening to me from the other tourists standing beside me, but I soon got to the point where I didn’t care. I was afraid because this emotion had taken hold of me.

Never in my life had this happened to me. My head was flooded with emotion, anxiety, fear and I was humbled before God. I started to shake to the point I was afraid there was a medical problem and that I might explode.

Out of the fear and emotion, there was the softest whisper. “Leave it with me” was all I could hear, and it was growing louder in my head but spoken with kindness. Immediately, calm took over. I lost the fear and heavy emotion that had overtaken me. There was a lightness and a sigh of relief for me. I got the message my maker was sending folks. He was telling me to leave my anger and any leftover emotion with Him. I realized that God was present in Notre Dame, a holy place. I felt lighter and a burden had been lifted when I left the church.

Did the anger return? It did on occasion for the next few months but every time it did, I would just think of that day and God’s message to me. It was a great way to remember to be thankful for what God had provided. My eyes stayed forward toward the light and remembering that day kept me from returning to the darkness of anger.

While I had never experienced anything like it before or after, I know what I felt that day. It was no coincidence that it took place in Notre Dame. I had been traveling the world, been in many churches and cathedrals yet it took being in Paris at Notre Dame. I believe God is everywhere and not just in His house of Notre Dame so it could be that He just decided it was time for me to get myself straight.

So is the fire from last week at Notre Dame a test of faith for Paris, France, the Catholic church?

It is not for me to judge or decide. This cathedral was once land where a pagan temple was in Roman times. It can be traced to Louis VII who began the work on it so long ago. It took more than a century to complete, but work was constantly added for the next half a millennium. If this is a test of faith, it is not the first and it won’t be the last.

Some estimates say it will take five or six years for folks to be able to go inside of Notre Dame. It may take even longer. Why did this happen? The fire has brought so many people together worldwide and they have pledged to rebuild Notre Dame no matter what obstacles stand in its way. Is it possible that was God’s purpose? It may have been that God just decided it was time to bring us all closer together and that the beginning of Holy week was as good a time as any.

(Ray Hibbard may be reached by e-mail at ray@edmondpaper.com)

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Sports ..........................................................................................Page 7.

Politics comes to Major League Baseball ....................................Page 10.

Weekend Calendar of Events ....................................................Page 11.

UCO class marshals named ........................................................Page 13.

George Gust Netflix’s ‘The Highwaymen’ ..................................Page 15.

Crossword ..................................................................................Page 15.

Couple marking 60 years of marriage ........................................Page 16.

Business News ............................................................................Page 21.

Worship directory ......................................................................Page 23.

Dinosaur Exhibit see Page 19

WINNING A WASHINGTON TRIP -- Two young women in the senior AP government class of Santa Fe High School teacher, Torie York, entered the 2019 Congressional Seminar Essay Contest for High School Students and won. This national essay contest is a major project of The The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, held under the auspices of the Washington Workshops Foundation, a private nonprofit educational program in American government for high school students. This year’s essay prompt was ‘What do you think the authors of the Bill of Rights intended the Second Amendment to mean? Do you think it is being interpreted correctly today?’ The 2019 Washington Workshop will be held June 22-28, in Washington, D.C. On the left is Christine Nguyen. Also pictured is winner Harman Kaur.

See if you can find ‘Directions’ “Directions,” in real life is located in front of OnCue, at 15th and I-35, 4100 E 15th Street, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. E-mail contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing.

Local artist Joe Slack created the sculpture to draw the public in. “I just want to engage,” said Slack, “And for it to be part of the landscape.” At it’s tallest point of 17 feet ‘Directions' is the largest sculpture Slack has ever attempted. It features three huge faces with a rust patina. Located along I-35 it is certain to draw travelers in to engage with just one of the pieces of public art Edmond is known for.

For more information on Edmond public art please visit http://visitedmondok.com/public-art.php

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Doing well at TSA conference Six students in Edmond North High School's Technology Student Association (TSA) led by Rochelle Loney placed in the top ten at the recent state TSA conference. Seven students will be attending the National TSA conference in Washington D.C. this summer.

Cheyenne Middle School's Technology Student Association led by Jill Sullins was recently named Middle School State Champion! Seventeen students placed in the top ten at the state conference and will be attending the National TSA conference in Washington D.C. this summer.

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Accepting the honor are Jeanean Yanish, past Rotary president and Chris Koehler, incoming president.

The Rotary Club of Edmond recognized by Salvation Army The Salvation Army honored the Rotary Club of Edmond at their 32nd annual Celebration of Hope Luncheon on April 10. The Salvation Army’s mission is “Doing the most good” for many who have lost all hope.

The club was recognized for nearly 12 years of service to the Salvation Army. For the past 12 years during the holiday season, the club has served as bell ringers in the Edmond area. Club Member, Stan Kelley

spearheaded the project and has been instrumental in the long term relationship with the Salvation Army.

Accepting the award on behalf of the club was incoming president, Chris Koehler and past president, Jeanean Yanish.

The Rotary club of Edmond meets at noon every Wednesday at the Edmond Mercy Hospital on I35. Guests are welcome. www.edmondrotary.org.

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Edmond & Deer Creek students honored More than 70 high school students from Edmond Memorial, Edmond Santa Fe, Edmond North and Deer Creek who attend Francis Tuttle Technology Center have been named to the 2019 National Technical Honor Society.

Students are nominated by their Francis Tuttle instructors for the honor and must meet several criteria including a minimum course grade of 90 and exemplary citizenship attributes including attitude, relationship with fellow students and staff and participation in student organizations. Students must also meet specific enrollment and attendance standards.

The National Technical Honor Society recognizes the achievements of top students from across the nation. In all, more than 200 Francis Tuttle students representing 21 educational programs were accepted into this year’s honor society. Francis Tuttle’s chapter is the nation’s largest.

Edmond and Deer Creek student honorees and their fields of study are listed below. These students attend their home districts while concurrently enrolled at Francis Tuttle for specific coursework.

Francis Tuttle Technology Center serves high school students and adults in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area who are seeking career development or career advancement.

More information is available at francistuttle.edu or by calling (405) 717-7799.

Deer Creek Rahool Barua, Engineering Academy Emma Cargill, Pre-Nursing Caleb Clifton, Computer Science Academy Alyce Daigle, Pre-Nursing Carly Dakin, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Tyler Doh, Engineering Academy Sidney Farr, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Bethany Fisher, Broadcast Video Rafiya Hamid, Biosciences & Medicine Academy

Alyssa Hamill, Pre-Nursing Connor Karow, Programming & Software Development Joshua Klundt, Engineering Academy Peyton Mabry, Engineering Academy Shahim Panjwani, Computer Science Academy Suchitra Poyyamozhi, Engineering Academy Gabriella Pribyl, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Maya Qureshi, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Lauren Sandersfield, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Anne Shay, Engineering Academy Samita Somani, Pre-Nursing Emma Stogner, Biosciences & Medicine Academy McKenzie Szallar, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Hallie Tadajewski, Graphic Communications Claire Williams, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Gavin Alexander, Auto Service Jade Bui, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Edmond Memorial Michael Arledge, Engineering Academy Thomas Burke, Computer Aided Design & Drafting Andrew Dolan, Computer Science Academy Makenzie Early, Cosmetology Sepideh Faramarzi, Pre-Nursing Reagan Howe, Administrative & Legal Office Jacob Kirk, Auto Service Erin Wing, Early Care & Education of Children Oliver Wu, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Edmond North Kaylie Bennett, Early Care & Education of Children Adelyn Detrich, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Austin Dolan, Engineering Academy Steven Downs, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Rebecca Emerson, 2D Animation Abigail Graves, Pre-Nursing Luke Griggs, Engineering Academy

Iain Guilbault, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Chase Holland, Computer Science Academy Morgan Holmes, Early Care & Education of Children Nicole Karnig, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Abigail Kumor, Early Care & Education of Children Alexander Loney, Engineering Academy Abigail Long, Pre-Nursing Gracey McCollom, Pre-Nursing Gavin McKee, Engineering Academy Sydney Rowe, Administrative & Legal Office Addison Soerensen, Pre-Nursing Grace Valois, Engineering Academy Jacob Witcher, Computer Science Academy Edmond Santa Fe Anjoulie Alhaj, Computer Science Academy Sheyenne Cannon, 2D Animation Estoria Christopher, Welding Devinne Coffman, 2D Animation Charlize Conner, Engineering Academy Kaley Crosley, Biosciences & Medicine Academy M’Kaila Davenport, Pre-Nursing Kylie Gibbs, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Wyatt Henry, Auto Service Clark Horst, Engineering Academy Samantha Kinzey, Service Careers Elizabeth Knabe, Administrative & Legal Office Scheherazade Oliven, Computer Science Academy Matthew Posa, 2D Animation Xavier Powell, Programming & Software Development Daisha Simpson, Service Careers Maicel Sims, Biosciences & Medicine Academy Zoe Spencer, Cosmetology Arrian Taton, Computer Science Academy Emily Tebow, Graphic Communications Abigail Willis, Cosmetology Carisa Wright, Engineering Academy Asmi Yadav, Biosciences & Medicine Academy

Slavonic Tours Ship

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NORFOLK, Va. --- Earlier this month, the Honorable Gregory Slavonic of Edmond and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, looks over photos from the Battle of Bataan, history and the ship's name sake with Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Leland during a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is current homeported at Naval Station Norfolk

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Also on the tour, Slavonic, right, assistant secretary of the Navy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, stands with Quartermaster Seaman Spencer Holland, both from Oklahoma, while touring a Mark VI patrol boat on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story as part of his three-day tour of Hampton Roads naval commands and facilities. The coastal riverine force conducts maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies and when commanded, conduct offensive combat operations.

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Sports

YMCA Team of the Week This week’s YMCA’s Team of the Week is the track and field team coached

by Melissa Clark.

According to officials at the YMCA: ‘Coach Clark has been an integral part of the success of our Track program at the YMCA and our athletes. In the spring, you can catch Coach Clark running all of over our track meets to ensure that not only her team is taken care of but helping the YMCA with anything we ask. Her selfless attitude has helped set the standard for all of our

coaches at the Edmond YMCA.’ Coack Clark’s response to the honor: ‘This is my sixth year coaching track with the YMCA! I absolutely love the sport and sharing my passion with these kids. The biggest reward is watching my little athletes put in the work and effort at practice and seeing themselves get stronger and faster as the season progresses. We have a lot of fun!’

Bronchos post 18-3 baseball romp over Fort Hays State The University of Central Oklahoma baseball team spent the day Saturday tearing apart of the Tigers of Fort Hays State, winning the final game of a three-game Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association series 18-3 in a seven-inning runrule at Wendell Simmons Field.

It’s the most runs scored by Central this season and the most since April of last year.

“It’s good to see the bats finally come around,” UCO head baseball coach John Martin said. “We haven’t been great at the plate this year, but to do

this today, that was fun, and it’s good to see the guys get it going.”

Central Oklahoma scattered 12 hits off of Fort Hays State Saturday. The Bronchos top four hitters in the lineup tallied seven of those hits. UCO also added 11 more base runners thanks to five walks and six hit batsmen.

Philip Scott led the charge. He went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles. He scored twice and added one RBI. TJ Black, who batted in each of the first three innings, finished 2-for-3 with two runs and two

RBIs. TK McWhertor, who like Scott and Black, also batted in each of the first three innings, went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and added two RBIs. And Kyle Crowl went 1-for-4, however, his one hit was a three-RBI double.

Brayden Nelson was awarded the win Saturday.

He threw five innings, allowing just two hits and one run. He struck out eight and didn’t issue a single walk. Nelson is now 4-0 on the season.

Spencer Van Scoyoc threw one inning of relief work. He struck out two.

Legendary coach coming back as volunteer Dan Hays will help coach OC men’s team Legendary basketball coach Dan Hays, who guided the Oklahoma Christian men's program for 33 seasons, will return to OC as a volunteer assistant coach, OC interim head coach Kendre Talley said last week.

Hays will serve as a special assistant to Talley, who was named as the program's interim coach earlier this month by Athletic Director David Lynn.

Talley played for Hays at OC from 2010 to 2014.

"Our first step in building a top-level NCAA Division II program is to establish a foundation for growth and success," Talley said. "Adding coach Hays to our team strengthens our foundation. His knowledge of the game, the basketball community and this university are invaluable. He makes us better, makes me better, on day one."

Hays won 724 games during 38 years as a collegiate head coach, the most by any coach at a fouryear Oklahoma college. When he stepped down

Dan Hays from OC in February 2016, he had a 653-402 record in 33 seasons coaching the Eagles. He ranks among the top 50 all-time in wins at four-year colleges at any level.

Hays was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame at the 1998 national tournament and became a member of the OC Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Feb. 21, 2002. He also was inducted into the athletic hall of fame at his alma mater, Eastern New Mexico University, in 1996. In April 2011,

OC honored Hays by naming the court inside the Eagles' Nest "Dan Hays Court."

In 2017, the National Association of Basketball Coaches honored Hays with its prestigious Guardians of the Game award for service, which recognizes coaches who serve as community leaders who help enhance their communities through civic involvement. It is considered to be one of the highest coaching honors given by the NABC. Since leaving OC, Hays spent one season as a volunteer coach for Mustang High School's boys team and the past two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Central Oklahoma. He also works at Solid Rock Basketball, a private training facility in Edmond.

"I really look forward to being a part of Kendre Talley's staff and his transition as our head coach," Hays said. "Kendre was a special player for me as an Eagle and has a very bright future in coaching. I want to help as the Eagles move into the Lone Star Conference. I loved my 33 years as head coach of Oklahoma Christian basketball and look forward to being a part of this transition."

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Francis Tuttle Technology Center honored 7725 CONNECT during the Oklahoma Association for Technology Centers annual Partners for Progress awards ceremony, recognizing top industry partners for training thousands of workers through CareerTech programs. (Pictured from L to R: Dr. Tom Friedemann, Sean Kouplen, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Michelle Keylon, Senator Carri Hicks, Board Member Suzette Northcutt Rhodes, Board President Kurt Loeffelholz, Carl Tipton, Terryl Zerby, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Peggy Geib, Industrial Coordinator Kevin Arnold, OKACTE Executive Director Skye McNiel)

Francis Tuttle Tech Center recognized for career program The Oklahoma Association for Technology Centers recognized top industry partners for training and employing thousands of Oklahoma workers through CareerTech programs at the annual Partners for Progress awards ceremony.

Francis Tuttle Technology Center nominated 7725 CONNECT for their commitment to advancing career and technical education through utilization of Francis Tuttle’s programs and through exemplary commitments to workforce excellence and education in the community. 7725 CONNECT (formerly known as OKCWorks) provides the secure connectivity and power infrastructure necessary to keep tenants running 24/7/365, whether the individual company has five employees or 500+. Accepting the award were managing partner Terryl Zerby and facility manager Carl Tipton.

7725 CONNECT currently has 27 companies residing in the facility, rep-

resenting industry sectors ranging from business services and defense to energy and manufacturing. The decision to locate in Oklahoma City for many of these companies was influenced by this facility and services offered by 7725 CONNECT. More than 1,500 jobs, over half of which are new to Oklahoma and growing daily, are a result of companies moving into the 7725 CONNECT facility. These new jobs have a significant impact on the local economy not only in payroll taxes but also in money spent in the area.

State secretary for commerce, Sean Kouplen, who was on hand to congratulate award recipients said, “Partners for Progress represents a powerful alliance between CareerTech and employers to train Oklahomans and put them to work in quality jobs. Last year alone, almost 7,000 organizations took advantage of CareerTech training resulting in more than 350,000 enrollments

Law firm adds duo to staff Natalie J. Gilbert and Ryan P. Raupe have joined the law firm of Evans & Davis as associate attorneys.

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Natalie attended Edmond Memorial High School.

Following high school, Natalie attended the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and received a minor in business. During her time at OU, Natalie Gilbert served as the Vice President of Chapter Development for her sorority and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. In 2017, Natalie graduated with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. During her time at OU Law, Natalie was an articles editor for the American Indian Law Review and a director for the Board of Advocates.

Natalie resides in Oklahoma City and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to concerts, attending Thunder basketball games, reading, and attending Frontline Church. Natalie also enjoys volunteering in her community. Currently, she serves as the co-chair for the inaugural Oklahoma City Make-A-Wish Young Professional Council and volunteers as a Wish Granter.

Ryan P. Raupe was born and raised in Okarche. Ryan attended Okarche High School and continued his academic career at the Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

Upon earning a bachelor’s degree

in finance, Ryan attended law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree in May of 2018.

While at OklaRyan homa State University, Ryan was a member of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. During his time in law school, Ryan was involved as a Student Bar Association class representative for his graduating class. Ryan is currently a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Young Lawyer Division as well as the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section.

Ryan resides in Oklahoma City. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, staying active, and attending Oklahoma State University sporting events.

Gilbert and Raupe will be focusing on Estate Planning, Business Planning, Trust Administration and Probate Law. Evans & Davis has offices located in Edmond, Tulsa, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Albuquerque and San Francisco. The firm offers a full range of legal services but focuses their practice on estate planning, business law, and wealth transfer.

The firm’s attorneys and staff are active participants and leaders in their respective communities.

Natalie can be reached via email at natalie@evansdavis.com.

Ryan can be reached via email at ryan@evansdavis.com.

statewide. That is a powerful step toward building a top ten state with skilled workers.”

Managing partner Terryl Zerby said “7725 CONNECT is very appreciative of the recognition from Francis Tuttle Technology Center. We consider them a great partner and neighbor and look forward to working with them to bring additional opportuni-

ties to our respective campuses.”

Francis Tuttle Superintendent Dr. Tom Friedemann added, “Francis Tuttle is proud to have industry partners such as 7725 CONNECT, which positively impacts our community by hosting companies which provide jobs. This partnership is a key example of helping organizations which, in turn, helps individuals.”

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Commentary ... We’re on YOUR Side

Baseball controversy I used to think baseball was one of those rare places not too affected by politics.

But alas it seems everything is touched one way or another by politics.

Last week I heard Steve Gust that for now the New York Yankees will not be playing "God Bless America," by Kate Smith during the seventh inning stretch.

They have routinely played a recording of the song by the late Smith.

Sometimes they get other artists to sing it. But now it's been discovered that Kate Smith may have performed a racist song back in the early 1930s.

And the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League have removed a statue of the singer near their arena for the same reason.

Guess it didn't matter that her family fiercely defended Kate Smith who died in 1986.

“She loved everybody,” said Suzie Andron, Smith’s niece. “Aunt Katheryn was probably one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. She was certainly anything but a prejudice person, she loved everybody.”

The Yankees are allegedly looking

into the allegations.

It won't be too long until statues of Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson are removed as well.

These days we're judging everyone by 2019 standards.

If this continues, in another 100 years we'll go after statues and books of even current liberals who will be deemed insensitive by our greatgreat-grandchildren.

In fact the Yankees may be forced to scrap the entire “God Bless America,” song entirely.

After all, there are probably lots of people these days offended by the love of God and the love of country.

I just hope the Yankees don’t replace it with “Highway to Hell.” If they do, and you’re a Christian, good luck have the management of the team care what you think.

That’s just the beginning for the Yankees. Before long a militant vegan group will get them to stop selling hot dogs. The environmentalists will boycott them for using wooden bats.

The baseballs, with the horsehide or cowhide covers will also come under attack. Welcome Major League Baseball to the world of the politically correct.

(Steve Gust may be reached at news@edmondpaper.com)

Some hope is emerging for state’s nursing homes Just as the number of older Oklahomans continues to rise with the aging of baby boomers, the number of licensed nursing homes in the state continues to drop. Something must give.

Eldercare advocates hope the state will be more giving in its longterm care reimbursing rates.

A significant rate boost has widespread support in the Legislature. Bills to increase the rate (while also demanding better care) had no opposition.

However, the plan is only a concept unless it’s fully funded.

The need is obvious.

A national report in 2017 ranked Oklahoma 44th in the country for long-term care services and support systems for older

adults. A more recent report puts Oklahoma at No. 48 in “quality measures” among nursing home residents.

Proposed is a funding boost to make reimbursement rates match the actual cost of care. This would require an increase of $23 per patient, per day — or less than $2 an hour. Two-thirds of Oklahoma nursing home residents have their way paid by Medicaid, a joint federalstate program. The more the state pays, the more Uncle Sam kicks in.

The rub is that the state must be willing to pay more and keep paying more. Lawmakers support the increase but funding is still uncertain. Needed is an increase of at least $9 million per

year.

In a guest column in The Oklahoman last month, Nico Gomez, the head of a nursing home advocacy group, wrote that greater demand for elder care services “is on a collision course” due to “inadequate, unstable funding.” This is the umpteenth verse of an old song. Year after year, we have noted the substandard rate of nursing home reimbursement.

Yet a breath of fresh air has arrived with spring showers this year. A coalition of providers and advocates sees a way forward with increased funding but also a higher standard of care mandated by the state.

Known as the Nursing Home Quality Assurance Initiative, legislation has advanced to close the gap between reimbursement rates and the actual cost of care.

In exchange, providers must increase staffing, provide additional training and show that they’ve improved the quality of care. This is an exciting concept — more money but also better quality.

Oklahoma needs to stop being among the worst states for reimbursing long-term care providers. In the past 20 years, the state has lost more than onefourth of its nursing homes. The decline isn’t entirely due to poor funding. Population shifts and poor management are also to blame.

Nevertheless, no business can survive for long if it takes in less than it pays out.

It’s time for Oklahoma to pay out more to the providers.

From NewsOK.com

New push to reform state’s justice system Oklahoma business and community leaders from around the state are urging Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Legislature to focus this year’s criminal justice reform efforts on getting out of No. 1 in incarceration and stopping prison growth.

As a package, five reforms under consideration in the Legislature right now would do that.

“Oklahomans want to get out of No. 1 in incarceration, and we can do that right here, right now” said Kris Steele, executive director of Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform. “Support for criminal justice reform among voters and elected officials is extremely high, and there is a clear path forward through these five reforms. This is a pivotal moment.”

Getting out of No. 1 in incarceration would represent an important step in a larger, longer effort to reform Oklahoma’s notoriously ineffective criminal justice system.

“Being No. 1 in incarceration hurts our national reputation and makes it hard to recruit and retain businesses in Oklahoma,” said Roy Williams, president of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “Oklahoma’s ineffective criminal justice system has a steep cost on communities, families, government budgets and our state’s economy. In recent years, we have made great strides in transforming Oklahoma to a business-friendly state, and our economy is growing as a result. To keep up the progress, we must also tackle issues like mass incarceration that have deep societal and reputational impacts that hold us back as a state.”

By passing State Question 780 in 2016, Oklahoma voters made clear they don’t believe lowlevel, nonviolent drug crimes should be a felony offense. However, until State Question 780 is made retroactive as proposed in House Bill 1269,

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thousands of Oklahomans inside and outside of prison will have felonies on their record that limit their housing, job and life opportunities. According to an October poll, 76 percent of Oklahoma voters support allowing people convicted of simple possession in the past to be resentenced under the new law.

“Many Oklahomans have a scarlet letter felony because they served prison time for something that is no more than a misdemeanor in the law now. This limits people’s ability to fully and successfully re-enter society, provide for themselves and their families, and contribute to the economy,” said Rhonda Bear, a formerly incarcerated person, criminal justice reform advocate, program director for Stand in the Gap Ministries and owner of She Brews Coffee House in Claremore, which employs justice-involved people. “The jobs we have at She Brews are life-changing for our employees, but I know so many of them have the potential to do much more. These five reforms are critical to getting people back on their feet, reunited with families and into stable jobs and housing.”

Gov. Kevin Stitt earlier this month issued a proclamation declaring April 5 as Rhonda Bear Day in Oklahoma in honor of her efforts to help other justice-involved Oklahomans.

The five evidence-based reforms have been researched and proven effective at increasing public safety, saving taxpayer dollars and reducing prison growth in many other conservative states, including Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina. They

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Reform From Page 10

Thursday April 25 ---- In the Gallery ---- Art in Public Places Tour ---- First Amendment Conference ---- Homeschool Day at the 1889 Schoolhouse ---- Oklahoma City Symphonic Band Spring Concert ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical ---- Festival of the Arts ---- Better Barrel Races World Finals Friday April 26 ---- In the Gallery ---- Concert of Love featuring Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road ---- Tierney Sutton ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical ---- Festival of the Arts ---- Better Barrel Races World Finals ---- Safari Soiree Saturday April 27 ---- In the Gallery ---- Eat. Drink. Art. ---- 2019 Family Fun Nights ---- Dayna Crowe Book Signing ---- Edmond Iris Expo & Plant Sale ---- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Oklahoma ---- Miss Brown To You ---- Outdoor Movie Night – The Greatest Showman ---- Better Barrel Races World Finals ---- OKC Gun Show ---- Indie Trunk Show ---- Spring Garden Tour ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical ---- Festival of the Arts Sunday April 28 ---- In the Gallery ---- Festival of the Arts ---- Pollard Theatre presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical ---- Better Barrel Races World Finals ---- OKC Gun Show ---- Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Extra Information on Weekend Happenings In the Gallery Location: Edmond Fine Arts Institute Extra Info: Featuring works by James Coplin, for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Eat. Drink. Art. Location: Oak Tree Country Club Extra Info: reservations ---- $100 per person; 7 – 10:30 p.m.; featuring live music by Jeff Wood, light buffet & wine, live & silent auction; for information go to: http://www.edmondfinearts.com/ Art in Public Places Tour Location: MAC in Mitch Park Extra Info: $10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; guided tour both walking and driving; walking will cover most of downtown from 2nd to Hurd and back. Transportation provided by Edmond Parks and Recreation with stops throughout the tour and lunch at Pops. For more information visit edmondparks.com First Amendment Conference Location: University of Central Oklahoma Extra Info: Free, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; for more information visit www3.uco.edu Homeschool Day at the 1889 Schoolhouse Location: 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse Extra Info: $5 per student, for more information visit edmondhistory.org

Extra Info: $25, 7:30 p.m.; for more information visit concertoflove.brownpapertickets.com Tierney Sutton Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: 8 p.m., for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Dayna Crowe Book Signing Location: Best of Books Extra Info: 1 – 2:30 p.m.; she will sign copies of her book, Grace in Savannah. For information visit them on Facebook.

2019 Family Fun Nights Location: Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: $8 green fees, $8 carts; 5 p.m.; for information visit edmondok.com Edmond Iris Expo & Plant Sale Location: Edmond Library Extra Info: Free; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Learn gardening and growing iris. A flower arrangement demonstration will be presented at 11:30. For more information visit them on Facebook.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Oklahoma Location: Iron Nation Harley Davidson Extra Info: $20 per rider, $10 per passenger; 7:30 a.m.; for more information visit edmondok.com Miss Brown To You Location: UCO – Jazz Lab Extra Info: $10, 8 p.m.; for more information visit ucojazzlab.com Outdoor Movie Night – The Greatest Showman Location: Hafer Park Extra Info: Free, 8 – 11 p.m.; for more information visit them on FB Safari Soiree Location: Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden Extra Info: for more information visit zoofriends.org Spring Garden Tour Location: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Extra Info: 10 ---- 11 a.m., for more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org Pollard Theatre presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical Location: Pollard Theatre Extra Info: for information go to thepollard.org Festival of the Arts Location: Bicentennial Park, Downtown OKC Extra Info: for information visit artscouncilokc.com Better Barrel Races World Finals Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for information visit betterbarrelraces.com OKC Gun Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit okcgunshow.com Indie Trunk Show Location: Oklahoma State Fair Park Extra Info: for more information visit indietrunkshowokc.com Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Location: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Extra Info: for information visit okcmarathon.com

Oklahoma City Symphonic Band Spring Concert Location: Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center Extra Info: Free, 7:30 p.m.; for more information visit okcband.org Concert of Love featuring Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road Location: Hilton Garden Inn & Edmond Conference Center

The Edmond Iris and Garden Society will presents its annual Iris Festival plant sale and expo Saturday at the Edmond Library.

are: n HB 1269 applies SQ 780 retroactively and reclassifies low-level drug and property offenses from a felony to a misdemeanor. n HB 2273 and HB 2218 are a supervision reform package that reduces the likelihood of returning to prison for technical violations such as inability to secure a job, housing or missing a court-ordered fine or fee payment. n HB 2009 is sentence enhancement reform to stop over sentencing of non-violent felonies. n HB 1100 defines Possession with Intent to Distribute with specific weights and circumstances so Oklahomans won’t be overcharged for low-level drug offenses. n SB 252 is bail reform to stop Oklahomans from being incarcerated prior to conviction for misdemeanors and low-level, non-violent offenses because they cannot afford to make bail.

More than 50 businesses and community leaders signed a letter in support of these five criminal justice reforms, requesting action this year.

“Nearly every candidate last election cycle ran on a commitment to enact criminal justice reform in Okla-

homa. We have the right people, in the right positions, at the right time, to do the right thing,” said former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts, R-Okla. “In Oklahoma, we strive to be number one in faith, in education, in economic development, and my favorite, football. But the one thing we should not be proud of is being number one in our incarceration rate. We applaud the leadership at the Capitol for taking action on this issue. Now it is time to deliver on sound policies the people of Oklahoma want and need.

Our leaders are poised to do something profound this year, and the people have their back.”

About Oklahomans For Criminal Justice Reform Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform advances safety, restoration and freedom in Oklahoma. We are a coalition of business and community leaders, law enforcement experts, service providers and advocates committed to justice reforms that improve public safety by reducing Oklahoma’s bloated prison population, saving taxpayer dollars, reinvesting in alternatives, and keeping families together. For more information, visit https://okjusticereform.org/.

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Seth Collier

Megan Connett

Carrie Kouts

Sana Mesiya

Cody Troutman

Academic Spring 2019 Class Marshals named The University of Central Oklahoma has named five students as Class Marshals of their respective colleges, recognizing them for their academic excellence during Central’s spring 2019 commencement ceremonies May 10-11 at the university’s Hamilton Field House.

Students earn the title of Class Marshal for achieving the highest academic records within their colleges during their time at Central.

Seth Collier, an industrial safety major from Edmond, Oklahoma, will represent the College of Education and Professional Studies with a 4.0 GPA. A member of the UCO student chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and Central’s Serving America’s Leaders Using Transformative Education (SALUTE) program, which serves student veterans, Collier earned placement on the President’s Honor Roll during each semester.

“UCO is an invaluable institution for veterans,” Collier said. “Some of the benefits offered by UCO are their highly professional staff and faculty, wonderful veterans’ programs, financial aid availability and a wide array of assistance for transitioning military.”

Following graduation, he plans to continue his education, pursuing a master’s degree in occupational health and safety and later hoping to earn professional certification as a Certified Safety Professional.

Megan Connett, a sociology and criminal justice major from Moore, Oklahoma, will represent the College of Liberal Arts with a 4.0 GPA. Connett is a member of the American Sign Language Club, serving as its vice president, and received the Gene McBride Community Service Award.

“Taking up to 24 credit hours a semester, I was able to achieve the goals I set for myself,” Connett said. “The realization of those goals would not be

possible without the UCO faculty members who have worked with me and provided me with an education that truly prepares me for the next step in my journey. I thank each and every educator who has helped me become the person I am today.”

Connett intends to continue her education by attending law school and pursuing furthered learning in sign language interpreting.

Carrie Kouts, a studio art – sculpture emphasis major from Oklahoma City, will represent the College of Fine Arts and Design with a 4.0 GPA. Kouts is a member of the UCO Art Club and a recipient of the 2017 Freda J. Cross Scholarship for the Arts, 2018 Dale McConathy Art Scholarship, the 2018 College of Fine Arts and Design Dean’s Recognition and placement on the President’s Honor Roll from 2014-19.

“My time at the University of Central Oklahoma has truly been a life-changing experience. I found a community of people who built me up and inspired me to pursue my goals,” Kouts said.

“Through the encouragement of my family, professors and classmates, I have successfully followed my dream of studying fine arts as a professional artist.”

After graduation, Kouts plans to work within Oklahoma's art scene, while preparing to earn a master’s degree in sculpture.

Sana Mesiya, a biology – biomedical sciences major from Edmond, Oklahoma and a graduate of Mercy School Institute, will represent the College of Mathematics and Science with a 4.0 GPA. After graduation, Mesiya plans to attend law school, focusing on health law and policy.

“My years at UCO were truly transformative in nature and allowed me to recognize and cultivate the various interests that would ultimately lead me to law school. I found all of my professors at UCO

to be extremely knowledgeable, approachable and truly experts within their respective fields,” Mesiya said.

Mesiya is a member of Peer Health Leaders, UCO Pre-Law Society, Tri-Beta National Honor Society and the Muslim Student Association. She received the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Baccalaureate Scholarship and two Research, Creative and Scholarly Activity Grants, as well as placement on the President’s Honor Roll.

Cody Troutman, a professional selling major and a graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, will represent the College of Business with a 4.0 GPA. “UCO has a lot of students but still feels personal and individualized. The diverse programs offered, diverse range of professors and students and the effort that all UCO faculty put in made the experience enriching and fulfilling,” Troutman said.

Troutman is a member of the UCO Men’s Golf team and the UCO Sales team. He received the Broncho Achievement Scholarship and the 2016 Elite 90 Award and was named a McDonald’s Community Champion. He also became the first team all-conference golfer and placed first in speed spelling as part of the International Collegiate Sales Competition. Troutman’s post-graduation plans include continuing to grow his company, Troutman Jacobs Capital, and pursuing a career in professional golf on the PGA tour.

First presented in 1994, the Class Marshal title has become a proud Central tradition. Each of the honorees will wear a bronze graduation gown and a special stole during the fall commencement ceremonies, signifying the highest degree of academic excellence.

For more information about the University of Central Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.

OC community uses month to encourage more organ donations With nearly 120,000 people waiting to receive an organ, students from Oklahoma Christian University have decided to take action in April. They are working to inform the community about the need for organ and tissue donors as well as how to sign up.

The campaign is led by Eagle PR, a student-run public relations firm at OC. During sign-up drives at the OC’s coffee shop, The Brew, students are giving away bracelets and brochures from Life Share Oklahoma, a procurement organization that works with five transplant centers and 145 health care organizations in the state.

Eagle PR Director Elizabeth Killough believes the need for the campaign is pressing.

“There are many people we know who are in desperate need of an organ,” Killough said. “Our mission is to get people more involved. More engagement, whether it be posting on social media or answering the call and registering as a donor, is a huge help to those in need.”

According to LifeShare, one person who is an organ donor has the potential to save 75 lives. Becoming an organ donor is simple, if one qualifies, and a person can easily register online through LifeShare Oklahoma’s website or at www.eaglepr/organ-

donor. At that page, the OC students have also highlighted the truth about a few myths that often prevent people from registering.

One way OC students are encouraging the community to get involved is through a social media campaign.

To highlight how many people are already registered, the students are encouraging donors to explain why using the hashtag #DownToGive.

Those who post will be eligible to receive one of 20 gift cards to partnering businesses in the community. The students believe increasing the visibility of existing donors will motivate others to follow in the existing donors' footsteps.

Eagle PR Events Coordinator Haleigh Evans hopes the social media campaign and sign-up drives will move people to take action.

“We are looking forward to seeing how involved the students and community will be with our campaign,” Evans said. “With Blue and Green Day, we enjoyed seeing students wear those colors to represent loved ones in need of an organ donor.”

For more information on the #DownToGive campaign and EaglePR, visit www.eaglepr.org/organdonor. To learn more about LifeShare Oklahoma, visit www.lifeshareoklahoma.org.

According to LifeShare, one person who is an organ donor has the potential to save 75 lives. Becoming an organ donor is simple. A person can easily register online through LifeShare Oklahoma’s website or at www.eaglepr/organdonor.

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From left OC students Shaylin Stephenson, Haleigh Evans and Elizabeth Killough display their LifeShare Oklahoma wrist bands at Oklahoma Christian University's #DownToGive campaign in April regarding organ donation.

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Central’s principal asked if the school’s chain-link fence could look less ‘institutional.’ From left, Faith Koester and Alex Simpson worked on decorating it, after church members repaired some broken areas.

Second annual ‘Serve Day’

First Presbyterian serves Central Middle School Almost 150 church and community members came together to refurbish Central Middle School recently.

In the second annual “Serve Day,” First Presbyterian Church of Edmond fanned out to refurbish landscape and brickwork in the courtyard, repair and “dress up” fencing, cover the school in prayer weeks before and sanitize the school – every locker, desk, shelf, table in every room, from the cafeteria to the classrooms to the teachers’ lounge. The church provides

yearlong support to the school, located across the street from the church, 1001 S. Rankin. Periodic lunches for teacher staff and testing monitors are just a few of those services.

Also, church members provided 357 pounds of personal hygienic items to Route 66 Food and Resource Center in Edmond, from soap to toothbrushes.

For more information about First Presbyterian, go to www.fpcedmond.org.

From left, Tom Langdon, John Yim and Sid Brown work with landscape bricking to improve the look of Central’s courtyard.

Children and parents from First Presbyterian sanitized every locker, desk, shelf and table in every Central room, from the cafeteria to the teachers’ lounge.

John and Joshua Yim ‘dig in’ with landscape work at Central Middle School.

Lunch was provided to all volunteers, including servers, from left, Suzann Allison and Melinda Norton.

‘Serve Day’ at Central Middle School was made possible through the efforts of Central staff member Wendy Joseph, Sharon Boecking and the Rev Eric Laverentz of First Presbyterian and Principal Laura McGee.

Photos provided by Carol Hartzog

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Review of ‘The Highwaymen’

Netflix film not bad, but not ‘must watch’ George Gust “The Highwaymen” is a recent Netflix Original release, starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson as a pair of former Texas Rangers who come out of retirement to track down the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde.

Based on the true story of the lawmen who used their old school skills and gut instincts to succeed where the full force of the FBI and latest forensic technology failed.

“The Highwaymen” is a gritty crime drama in the vein of “The Untouchables” or “Public Enemies.” There may not be a load of fast-paced action set pieces or fancy camera work, but “The Highwaymen” features the kind of Western/Noir feel telling a True Crime story that has been delighting Dads and Granddads alike as long as one can recall. The film is episodic in structure going from clue to clue as the former Rangers follow the infamous outlaws on their unprecedented crime spree, and it’s this episodic nature that hinders any storytelling momentum the film produces. Which this slower paced film is fantastic for your grandad as he can fall asleep during the middle of the movie and wake up later and not be completely lost, but the lack of storytelling momentum made the film feel stunted and somewhat bloated.

There was a time when a new movie starring Costner and Harrelson would be an event movie, now with the ease of access to content we call it Wednesday. “The Highwaymen” has a great deal of atmosphere and high production value but is bolstered by strong performances from Costner and Harrelson. The duo has an immense amount of screen presence with the audience’s experience with their storied careers carrying over to their gritty, seen-it-all Texas Ranger characters. And while Harrelson adds a good bit of charisma and a touch of humor, Costner is the standout performance of the film, as his career has smoothly transitioned from young and hungry Elliot Ness in “The Untouchables” to more of a haggard gunslinger western archetype in this film. And what Costner has lost in youth he has made up in gravel and gravitas, so when he delivers the line “Mustangs and Outlaws …They always come home” you don’t hesitate to believe him.

Ultimately, “The Highwaymen” is a serviceable

Think electrical safety May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reminds us that disasters bring serious risks for electrically related fatalities, injuries and property loss. To highlight those risks and ways to plan for severe weather events, this year’s campaign theme is “Electrical Safety During Disasters.”

“As families begin to clean up following a storm or flood, we want them to be mindful of the potential dangers that exist whenever water comes into contact with electricity,” cautions ESFI president Brett Brenner. “Before flipping a switch or plugging in an appliance, have a qualified electrician check the house wiring and appliances to make sure they are safe to use.”

For the complete press release which includes electrical safety precautions, video and additional resources please visit: National Electrical Safety Month on your personal Internet search page.

crime drama that tells the lesser known side of the infamous Bonnie & Clyde story that certainly doesn’t romanticize the outlaws’ criminal exploits but falls short of being a memorable must watch Netflix movie with its bloated running time and lack of narrative hook to keep you intrigued. However, there is an undeniable attraction to seeing the film’s two stars play out on the desolate highways and shanty towns of the 1930’s south.

“The Highwaymen” is rated R for some strong violence and bloody images.

2.7 out of 5 stars

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Costner and Harrelson sport haggard expressions and strong performances in the lawmen's side of the famous Bonnie & Clyde story, ‘The Highwaymen.’

Crossword Puzzle STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SOUTH OF THE BORDER ACROSS 1. Winter warmer 6. *T˙, north of the border 9. Put six feet under 13. Computer programmer 14. Supermarket circulars, e.g.

15. "He loves me..." flower part 16. *Santa Anna's 1836 victory locale 17. Pod dweller 18. All worked up 19. *Filling+corn dough+corn husk, pl.

21. Like Dorothy Gale's dress 23. Selfie, e.g.

24. Cheese on Peloponnese 25. Eye Network 28. *Day of the Dead-inspired Oscar-winner 30. Attempted 35. Hipbones 37. Between Thailand and Vietnam 39. El Dorado-related 40. Lymphatic swelling 41. Archipelago parts 43. Unload on eBay 44. Hue perception 46. Bald eagle's nest 47. Caffeinecontaining nut tree 48. "____ ____! This is the police!"

50. Bank on 52. Aptitude test 53. Like a doily 55. Margaret, for short 57. *Made from agave 61. *Popular huevos accompaniment 65. Driver's 180 66. Flying saucer acronym 68. Mythological princess of Colchis 69. Repenting 70. Collagen target

71. More capable 72. Tiny sips 73. Skeleton in a lock 74. Must-haves DOWN 1. Jazz singing 2. Coca follower 3. Comic Sandler 4. Chart anew 5. Lark about 6. Puppy barks 7. Keats' poem 8. Cell phone bill item 9. Frigid shipping hazard 10. Butch Cassidy's home state 11. Pro ____ 12. Big Bang's original matter 15. *Blind man's target 20. Cause for food recall 22. "____ Now or Never" 24. Tom's craziness?

25. *____ de Mayo 26. Soft single in baseball 27. Move sideways 29. *"Mi ____ es su..."

31. Biscuit 32. Sandwiches for dessert

33. *Zapata's collaborator 34. Audienceís approval 36. Long, long time 38. Bone-dry 42. Airy fairy 45. Exercising authority 49. One of peeps 51. Tower of London guard 54. Sealing product 56. Freshwater diving bird 57. ____ of events 58. Red carpet purse 59. Witty remark 60. RIP pots 61. "____ that" on walkietalkie 62. In neutral 63. Gardener's purchase 64. Crew propellers 67. "Jack and the Beanstalk" exclamation

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REMEMBERING INFAMOUS RACE RIOT --- ENHS Media Assistant Alicia Schenk (far left) Media Specialist Debbie Lozano (second from right) and Media Specialist Stephanie Stearns (far right) stand with Dreamland Burning Author Jennifer Latham during her recent visit to Edmond North High School. She spoke to students who are taking Oklahoma history. Latham's book brings the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot to life through interwoven alternating perspectives of a contemporary character and a historical character.

Stan & Bea Kelley

Anniversary announcement Stan and Bea Kelley are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary May 1, 2019.

They were married May 1, 1959, at Hopewell Baptist Church in NW Edmond, the Historic Teepee Church on the National Register of Historic Places.

They have lived their entire marriage in Edmond, raising their four children Vickie & Mike Garlitz, Gary & Lisa Kelley, Valerie & Ron Roach and Julie & Jerry Kiefer, all who along

with their mom Bea graduated from Edmond Memorial High School as well as their 11 grandchildren. They also have two great grandchildren.

Stan and Bea are lifelong members of Henderson Hills Baptist Church.

They have lived out their marriage loving and serving God and others. You are likely to find them on most days at Charleston’s Restaurant or shopping in Spring Creek. I guess you could say they are loved by many in the community, especially their family.

The couple on their wedding day May 1, 1959.

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The Elephant Pavilion at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

Zoo helps with deadly elephant virus research, treatment Last week would have marked Asian elephant Malee’s eighth birthday. She was the first elephant calf born at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden after many years of work and the completion of a new elephant habitat. Instead, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the progress being made against the virus that claimed her life in 2015 when she was only four years old.

A lethal virus called EEHV (elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus) is causing the death of young elephants globally both in the wild and in human care. EEHV is carried naturally

by African and Asian elephants. It can cause severe disease in elephants primarily between one and eight years of age. In its most severe form, the virus can cause a hemorrhagic or bleeding disease that can be fatal usually within days of signs of illness.

Determined to find solutions to protecting elephants from the virus, researchers, veterinarians, virologists, scientists, elephant care specialists and conservationists came together for the bi-annual North American EEHV Workshop last month in Houston. Three representatives from the

Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino OKC Zoo were on-hand to share their knowledge and learn from other research. Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino, OKC Zoo’s director of veterinary services, presented the Zoo’s program for EEHV monitoring and preparedness.

“After Malee’s untimely death, the Zoo invested in an in-house, cuttingedge EEHV monitoring program that analyzes blood and trunk secretions for any DNA evidence of the virus,”

D’Agostino said. “Additionally, we conduct periodic EEHV preparedness drills and always have treatment materials like anti-viral medications prepackaged and ready to go.”

Although 60 to 70 percent of EEHV cases are fatal, early detection is critical to survival. Malee’s sister, Achara, 4, tested positive for the virus and survived. As part of their treatment plan, veterinary staff used stem cells saved from Achara’s umbilical cord. Stem cells help boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and can repair damaged tissue.

“At the first EEHV Workshop I attended in 2010, we didn’t even know how many species and strains of the virus existed,” D’Agostino said.

“Today, we have a much greater understanding of EEHV. Promising new research suggests that the virus attacks young elephants when they transition from relying on their mother’s antibodies (from nursing) to gearing up to create their own antibodies.”

The Zoo supports EEHV research by sending samples from its intergenerational Asian elephant herd to scientists studying the virus. It also

serves as a backup, emergency testing lab for other Zoos in the region.

As for the future, Dr. D’Agostino is confident an EEHV vaccine is only a few years from reality and that the memory of Malee will drive the Zoo to remain at the forefront of virus treatment and early detection.

Contributing to elephant conservation! The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free. Connect with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and by visiting Our Stories. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming Oklahoma Zoological Society members at ZOOfriends.org or inperson at the Zoo! To learn more about these and other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.

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Two Edmond physicians recognized

Earning the House ‘Doctor of the Day’ honors The Oklahoma House of Representatives honored two Edmond residents leading the Oklahoma County Medical Society as the “Doctor of the Day” this week at the State Capitol. Both are residents of District 82 and were presented by State Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond.

Dr. Savannah Stumph, DO, was recognized last week for her years of work as a pediatrician and her continued dedication to the Edmond community through her involvement with multiple causes, especially those affecting children and public health.

Stumph currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Oklahoma County Medical Society and is a member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association Legislative Council. She is the Chapter Immunization Representative for the Oklahoma chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Stumph is also a founding member of the Deer Creek Parent Legislative Action Committee.

“Dr. Stumph is an integral part of the Deer Creek community through her dedication to our families and passionate activism for health education,” Miller said. “Her care for the people in District 82 is clear, and we’re lucky to have her leading in the area of pediatrics.”

The next day the House honored Dr. Basel Hassoun, MD, another District 82 resident, for his 24 years of service in the area of urology.

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Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Dr. Savannah Stumph on the House floor.

Hassoun is currently the Vice President of the Oklahoma County Medical Society and is the past president of the Oklahoma State Urological Association. He has been the principal investigator of several research studies and authored numerous scientific articles throughout his career.

“Dr. Hassoun has spent much of his life caring for Oklahomans from across the state,” Miller said.

“His expertise in the area of urology is unmatched

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Later in the week, Rep. Miller also honored Dr. Basel Hassoun on the Oklahoma House of Representatives floor.

and he continually goes above and beyond to ensure top quality care for our community.”

As part of the “Doctor of the Day” program, each recipient is presented on the House floor with a citation commending them for their work.

Rep. Nicole Miller, a Republican, serves District 82 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, which includes parts of Edmond, Oklahoma City and Deer Creek.

State Legislature passes bill to name astronomical object OKLAHOMA CITY – The Legislature last week passed House Bill 1292, which designates the Rosette Nebula as the state astronomical object. It passed the Senate, 31-12.

House Bill 1292, by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, names the Rosette Nebula in the Monoceros constellation as the official astronomical object of Oklahoma.

“Our state has a long connection with the space industry,” Miller said.

“Every year, hundreds of people from around the country gather in Oklahoma’s panhandle to stargaze at Black Mesa State Park, and by naming a state astronomical object, we’re helping to promote tourism in our state and encourage STEM education.”

Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko, served as a coauthor of HB 1292 and represents District 61, which includes the panhandle.

“The Oklahoma Panhandle, which is home to Black Mesa State Park, is known for some of the darkest night skies in the United States, which

makes for fantastic stargazing opportunities,” Patzkowsky said. “Combined with Black Mesa being the highest point in the state, we already attract one of the largest stargazing parties in the country. Having an astronomical object to call our own will increase the interest in this activity and boost tourism dollars for our area.”

Miller said one of her District 82 constituents, Bill Murrell, is involved in the Oklahoma Astronomy Club and brought the designation to her attention.

HB 1292 passed the House 88-9 in early March. It was authored in the Senate by Sen. Rob Standridge, RNorman.

“We’re learning more about the universe every day,” Standridge said.

“I hope this designation will inspire future Oklahoma astronomers to add to that knowledge with new discoveries.”

Having passed both legislative chambers, the bill is now available to be signed into law by the governor.

Election Board updates list The State Election Board completed its statutorily-mandated, biennial voter list maintenance on Monday, April 15. The process removed 3,030 duplicate voter registrations and 88,276 inactive voter registrations from Oklahoma's voter rolls.

The removal of inactive and duplicate voter registrations is a mostly automated, multi-step process the State Election Board is required by law to conduct every two years, generally occurring in the spring.

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said the law that mandates the current voter list maintenance process has been in place for decades and includes clear guidelines for which voter registrations must be removed.

“Oklahoma's voter list maintenance process is nothing new. The current process is required by a 25year-old law and has been conducted in essentially the same manner since the mid-1990’s,” Ziriax said. “Maintaining clean and updated voter rolls isn't just required by law, it also protects our democracy by making it far more difficult for someone to use outdated voter lists to attempt to commit fraud or disrupt our elections."

Duplicate registrations that were deleted matched newer registrations by the same person at a new address.

Inactive registrations that were removed were voters who failed to confirm their address in 2015 and then had no voter activity through the 2018 General Election. (The 2015 Address Confirmation Notices were sent to voters for one of several dif-

ferent reasons required by law, including those who surrendered an Oklahoma driver license in another state, or had a first-class mailing from the Election Board returned as “undeliverable,” or who were potentially a duplicate of a voter registration in another county or state, or who had no voter activity from the 2012 General Election through the 2014 General Election.)

Ziriax cautioned Oklahomans about misinformation regarding the voter list maintenance process that removes inactive voter registrations.

"Oklahomans should be wary about what they read online or on social media about voter list maintenance. The fact is this is not a new process, it is not partisan, and no Oklahoma voter is ever removed simply for failing to vote,” he said.

The removal of inactive voters is a clearly defined and lengthy process. n First, a voter is sent an address confirmation mailing for one of seven reasons required by law. n Next, the voter must confirm their address. If the voter fails to confirm their address, then the voter is designated “inactive.” (An “inactive” voter is still a registered voter and is still eligible to vote. A voter is returned to “active” status automatically by voting or by making changes to their voter registration.) n Finally, a voter who is designated as “inactive” for failing to confirm their address can only be removed from the voter rolls if there is no voter activity for two consecutive General Election cycles after being inactivated.

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‘Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Adventure’ is open at Science Museum Oklahoma through Labor Day. The Oklahoma Museum Network exhibit features three interactive, lifelike robotic dinosaurs and a variety of hands-on components that help visitors better understand some of the giant creatures that called Oklahoma home.

‘Red Dirt Dinos’ exhibit opens Featured through summer at Science Museum Okla.

Dinosaurs that once roamed the state’s landscape are roaring into Science Museum Oklahoma this spring as “Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Adventure” returns to Oklahoma City.

The region’s largest Cretaceous carnivore and an herbivore that called southeastern Oklahoma’s Atoka County home are among the animatronic dinosaurs at the center of “Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Adventure,” now open at SMO. Created exclusively for the Science Museum Oklahoma-based Oklahoma Museum Network, the exhibit features three interactive, lifelike robotic dinosaurs and a variety of hands-on components that help visitors better understand some of the giant creatures that called Oklahoma’s red dirt landscape home.

The exhibit is returning to SMO after stops at each of the museums in the statewide Oklahoma Museum Network.

“The Red Dirt Dinos are a favorite among our guests — we’re excited to have them back on our stomping grounds here at SMO,” said Sherry Marshall, president and CEO of Science Museum Oklahoma.

The exhibition features three dinosaurs: Acrocanthosaurus, a carnivore and the official dinosaur of the state of Oklahoma; Tenontosaurus, a long-tailed herbivore; and one of its predators, Deinonychus, a carnivore with sickle-shaped, switchblade-like claws.

“The dinosaurs operate using infrared technology — they can detect movement of people in the exhibit and even distinguish between children and adults. They not only react to visitors but also to other dinosaurs within the exhibit — it creates an awesome, immersive experience,” added Marshall.

In addition to the dinosaurs, “Red Dirt Dinos” features a hands-on excavation site, a paleontologist’s tent and archaeology tools, a dinosaur egg scanner, a giant crawl-through log, and lifesize replicas of the skull and skeleton of the Acrocanthosaurus and Velociraptor.

“Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Adventure” will be on display at SMO through Labor Day. The exhibit is included with general admission.

Science Museum Oklahoma is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Daily general admission for Science Museum Oklahoma is $15.95 for adults (ages 13 to 64) and $12.95 for children (ages 3 to 12) and seniors (65 and older). Annual memberships begin at $105.

PHOTO PROVIDED For more information about Science Museum Take an upclose look at prehistoric creatures in the new exhibit.‘Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Oklahoma, call 405-602-6664 or visit www.sciAdventure.’ encemuseumok.org.

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Possible breakthrough in heart failure research

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Jasim Ahamed, Ph.D.

Aortic stenosis is one of the most common heart conditions in the elderly, and no treatment for it currently exists. But scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have made new findings that could pave the way for the first drug to treat the disease.

Each year, aortic stenosis affects more than 200,000 Americans, almost exclusively adults age 65 and older. It occurs when the main valve of the heart—the aortic valve—becomes stenotic or narrowed. The narrowing of the valve overworks the heart, eventually leading to heart failure or death in many.

OMRF scientist Jasimuddin Ahamed, Ph.D., and his lab study how fibrosis, or the formation of scar tissue, can damage the heart.

One of the main areas of focus in this research is a protein called TGF-beta1, expressed almost 100times more in blood platelets than other cells in the body.

“Our new research has shown that platelet-derived TGF-beta1 contributes to scar tissue formation in the aortic valve, leading to aortic stenosis,” said Ahamed, who joined OMRF from New York’s Rockefeller University in 2015. “This indicates that targeting this protein or related signaling pathways with a drug could prove beneficial for treating or preventing the aortic stenosis and heart failure.”

Once aortic stenosis is fully developed, little to nothing can be done, said Ahamed. But early intervention with a new drug might halt its progression and keep the heart working as it should. “This could result in a major breakthrough in heart health for our aging population. Our new, highly predictive experimental model can be used to test drugs to prevent the progression of this disease by targeting it in its initial stages,” said Ahamed.

The project involved a team of OMRF researchers, including Rohan Varshney, Ph.D., who led the project in Ahamed’s lab. The findings were published in the current issue of journal Blood Advances.

According to OMRF Vice President of Research Rodger McEver, M.D., the new research represents an important step forward in understanding cardiovascular disease. “Dr. Ahamed’s work provides unexpected insights into how inappropriate release of a protein from blood platelets induces heart valves to narrow, which in turn can lead to heart failure,” he said.

Funding for this research was provided by grant Nos. R01 HL123605 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and 1P30GM114731 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.

New educational series at OU Medical Center Edmond

Know where to go for broken hips, achy knees & injuries OU Medical Center Edmond will be featuring a series of physician education presentations to provide valuable health information to the Edmond community.

The first talk will be held Monday, April 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the hospital.

Amgad Haleem, M.D., OU Medicine orthopedic surgeon, will share information on joint preservation and injuries in weight bearing joints like hips and knees. Haleem, who had previously provided orthopedic foot

care services to the New York City Ballet and the New York Knicks, practices at OU Medical Center Edmond and sees patients in clinic at OU Physicians Edmond, located at 14101 N. Eastern.

The talk will be held in Classroom 1 of OU Medical Center Edmond’s Medical Office Building, 105 S. Bryant Ave., suite 201. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to participants. To RSVP, please call (405) 271-8001, extension 49199.

Agency estimates some 260 seniors homeless in the metro In the Oklahoma City metro-area, 260 homeless seniors age 55 and older are homeless. Sunbeam works to end senior homelessness, give hope and restore dignity through its Emergency Senior Shelter, the state’s only shelter equipped to assist homeless seniors.

Last fiscal year, 99 homeless seniors aged 60 and older sought safety in the Emergency Senior Shelter, many of whom were without a family support system and had a limited monthly income. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is supported by therapists from Sunbeam's Counseling program.

While staying at the Emergency Senior Shelter, residents have access to legal assistance through Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO). Since 2017, LASO has provided an attorney who is embedded at the Emergency Senior Shelter. This group provides legal resources, brief counsel and advice and even full representation for qualifying cases. Qualifying cases can include debt collection, domestic violence, family law cases, elder abuse, elder exploitation and bankruptcy.

Legal Aid attorneys also provide support for benefits enrollment such as Social Security. The common types of domestic violence and elder abuse cases include litigation such as Victim’s Protection Orders (VPO), divorce and eviction.

In some cases, a resident of Sunbeam’s shelter may have found themselves homeless due to poor financial management. In this case, LASO can assist with debt prioritization, financial management resources or bankruptcy. In addition, LASO assists the shelter’s case manager with resolving immediate barriers to housing includ-

The efforts of the Emergency Senior Shelter have resulted in a 94 percent success rate in homeless seniors finding a permanent place to call home. ing understanding debts and credit reports and navigating the Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act. Jessica Welp, senior shelter administrator, states, “Having a Legal Aid attorney embedded in the Emergency Senior shelter and physically available to the residents two days a week has been an incredible resource. It reduces the stress of trying to get in contact and schedule an appointment with offsite resources, helping the resident feel more encouraged about resolving legal issues they may be experiencing. We are so thankful for our partnership with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.”

In addition to legal assistance, during their stay, residents receive homecooked meals, a warm bed and weekly laundry services along with comprehensive case management, including an individualized plan developed to support them in their path toward permanency. The efforts of the Emergency Senior Shelter have resulted in a 94 percent success rate in homeless seniors finding a permanent place to call home.

Legal Aid volunteers offer free legal advice to the public on the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sunbeam Family Services located at 1100 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Mulready urges public to get ready With storm season here, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready is asking Oklahomans to get ready. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is launching the “Get Ready” initiative this month to encourage people to prepare before a storm hits.

“We never know when the next storm is going to strike,” Commissioner Mulready said. “But we do know that preparation ahead of the disaster makes recovery an easier road. That’s why I’m asking Oklahomans to pledge to get ready.”

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Department of Finance and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are partnering with OID on the “Get Ready” campaign.

“The state of Oklahoma can only be fully pre-

Official urges weather caution for homes & businesses pared for disasters when our communities, families and individuals are prepared,” said Mark Gower, OEM Director. “Take time now to get ready by preparing yourself, your home and your workplace for severe weather and other common emergencies.”

“Those who are prepared for disaster are the ones who recover the fastest,” said Randall Ice, Barnabas Professor of Finance, UCO. “That’s why we’re happy to partner with the Insurance Department’s efforts to get ready for the unforeseen financial risks we face in life.”

Some tips to “Get Ready” for Oklahoma’s severe weather include:

n Make an emergency plan at home and work. n Create a home inventory and store it off-site. n Understand your insurance policy and know what it will and won’t cover. n There are more helpful tips and a free eBook on how to get ready for tornadoes and severe storms on oid.ok.gov/GetReady.

Commissioner Mulready will kick off the “Get Ready” campaign on Monday, April 29 at 2 p.m. with a press conference on the 1st Floor Rotunda at the State Capitol. The staff at OID are also participating in “Get Ready” activities during the week of April 29. Activities include a tornado drill and a Q&A panel.

Agencies recognize economic skills of Santa Fe student The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Oklahoma Council on Economic Education awarded Edmond Santa Fe junior Joshua Zhu as one of 10 students honored at the ninth annual Outstanding Economics Student Awards held at the Oklahoma City Branch.

“The Federal Reserve Bank and OCEE are pleased to partner and present awards to these bright economic students,” said Pam Campbell, director of public affairs at the Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

“Each student is exceptional. During the awards ceremony, there was a common theme as each student was recognized for learning economic concepts now and for how they plan to apply these concepts in the

future.”

Amy Lee, executive director of the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education, explained that the Outstanding Economics Student Awards shines a light on students who exhibit a passion in an economic way of thinking.

“While some of these students are certainly top achievers in their economic classes, the Federal Reserve Bank and OCEE want to recognize and encourage students who bring economic skills and practices into other interest areas that students are involved in or pursuing,” said Lee. “Economics is all around us, so if students can be taught and inspired in the analysis of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, they will have great tools to be successful in any field they choose.”

EEDA releases economic abstract The Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA) recently released the 2019 Edmond Economic Abstract.

The 10-page economic profile, published annually by the EEDA and sponsored by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, contains demographic information including population, income levels, cost of living, crime figures, traffic counts and more.

The Abstract also features information on Edmond's residential and commercial real estate markets, tax collections and education information.

"The Abstract is an essential tool for anyone promoting the Edmond area as well as for those considering

a move to Edmond," said Janet Yowell, executive director of the EEDA. "The information provided in the Abstract plays a significant role in a company's decision to expand their business in Edmond."

The information in the Abstract is carefully researched by the EEDA from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, ESRI, C2ER, the Oklahoma Tax Commission and more.

Copies are available at the Edmond Economic Development Authority, 825 E. Second St., Suite 200. The Abstract is also available on www.eeda.com.

For more information, please contact the EEDA at (405) 340-0116.

Diabetes researcher & major honor An internationally renowned diabetes researcher whose discoveries led to the development of two new treatments for Type 2 diabetes will be honored with the 2019 Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes.

Daniel J. Drucker, M.D., a professor of medicine at the LunenfeldTanenbaum Research Institute, Mt. Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, has been chosen as the 2019 Hamm Prize Laureate.

The honor comes with a $250,000 award -- the largest of its kind in the world – and will be awarded this fall

by Harold Hamm Diabetes Center at the University of Oklahoma Health

Sciences Center.

The Hamm Prize recognizes and encourages lasting advances in the field of diabetes research. It is awarded to an individual who has either demonstrated lifelong contributions to the field or realized a singular advance, especially in leading toward a cure.

“My hope in awarding this unprecedented international research prize is that we would ignite worldwide scientific interest and innovation to find a cure for diabetes in this generation,” said Harold Hamm, chairman and CEO of Continental Resources Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City.

Bank names branch manager Trevino brings over eight Lee R. Symcox, president years of banking experience and CEO of First Fidelity to his new role. He holds a Bank, a full-service commuBachelor of Arts with a connity bank, has announced the centration in management inaddition of Isaac Trevino as formation systems and a branch manager, banking offiMaster of Business Adminiscer for First Fidelity Bank’s tration from the University of Rose Creek location.

Texas at Dallas. He is also Trevino will be responsible Trevino completing an associate defor client retention, business gree in software development development and staff oversight, while managing the overall op- from Oklahoma City Community College. erations of the Rose Creek branch.

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Pictured from left is Amy Lee, executive director of the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education, Meg Shadid, school representative, Hang Zhu, father of Joshua, Joshua Zhu and Pam Campbell, director of public affairs at the Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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Bombing survivor seeks to become doctor It was the devastating event that she doesn’t remember, yet it is the tragedy that is woven into the story of her life.

On April 19, 1995, Madison Naylor was a 6-month-old baby staying at the YMCA daycare next to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. When a bomb went off that morning, she lived, remarkably without injury. She was too young to recall the bombing firsthand, but with each year of her life, she has gained insight into the event and the way it changed people in Oklahoma and beyond. Today, as a first-year medical student at the OU College of Medicine, she brings that piece of her story with her as she learns about a profession that will allow her to provide healing and comfort to others.

“Even though I don’t remember the bombing, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know about it,” Naylor said. “I remember when I was very young, I had a feeling that I had been really close to death, and I remember how I was affected by seeing the children’s chairs at the bombing memorial. I hope I can be something good that came from something so horrific. I hope I can make Oklahoma proud.”

In 1995, Naylor’s parents were working on the campus of the OU Health Sciences Center, her father, Mark Naylor, M.D., as a dermatologist and her mother, Carla Naylor, as an employee of the College of Pharmacy. When her parents learned what had happened downtown, they rushed to find their daughter. Her mother discovered her being held by a woman on the street who she didn’t know. Passersby had helped YMCA employees evacuate the ba-

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Madison Naylor, right, with Dr. Pamela Miles, who delivered her just six months before the bombing and remains on faculty with OU Medicine.

bies from the heavily damaged building.

As she grew up, Naylor’s parents gradually told her more and more about the bombing, and she searched out and found her name on the survivor’s wall at the outdoor memorial.

She is an only child, and had come to

understand the fear her parents faced at the thought of losing her.

Because her father is a physician, Naylor was familiar with medicine and often thought she wanted to follow in his footsteps. But when she began volunteering at a hospital during high school, she felt like she

Is a home gym right for you?

By Brian Attebery One of the issues we all deal with is time management.

Having enough time to exercise is one of the biggest hurdles for people committing to exercise. I do think people prioritize and make it happen if it is important to them. They find the time in Attebery other words. That aside, we all fight busy schedules and making ourselves a priority. One of the questions comes up to conquer this dilemma is if someone should create a home gym versus a membership to a public facility.

Home gyms have many considerations. What are you trying to accomplish/ Are you just wanting to do cardio/ There are many options for treadmills, bikes and ellipticals on the market. Due to the nature of people, you can probably find a used one with little to no miles on it and save money.

Having a cardio piece is a great way to roll out of bed and knock it out before starting your day. The morning time is best due to lack of meetings, school events, practices and traffic jams.

If you are needing a strength workout, the possibilities become endless. You can try to purchase a home gym that involves moving levers around and changing angles, but do you know how, what and why to do what you are trying to do/ Space is needed if you start adding in a treadmill, adjustable bench, squat rack and dumbbells. Free weights are awesome, but it can be very difficult to stay as safe with them versus the machines offered at public facilities. You must understand form and function to maximize your effectiveness while keeping your joints healthy. Upper back/postural

muscles are the most difficult to work without cable system machine like a latissimus dorsi (lat) pulldown or seated low row. The postural muscles are the most important muscles to work for the upper body to allow proper alignment of the spine.

The advantage of the home equipment is you have it all in the next room and may save yourself an extra 30-60 minutes per day of travel time.

Going to a gym provides endless possibilities for fitness routines. You can take classes, vary your cardio with different machines, change your routine for weights with an endless variety of combinations and simply get away from the house. I think it is important to have a space that is free from the distractions of life at home and work.

Gyms can provide that for you. In addition, if you have small children at home, we all know that is difficult to work around. Most gyms provide child care at little to no cost.

One of the greatest advantage of gyms is that it keeps us from getting tired of the same equipment and machines. We do tend to stray when we lose interest. Trainers, workout partners and simply watching other people achieve their fitness goals helps us stay focused and moving forward.

The ideal situation when debating the home versus a commercial gym is to have both. I own a gym. My wife and I have some basic equipment at home for the days we don’t want to come to our own gym and yes, that does happen. If you can do that, I would highly recommend it! Fitness does take time and providing ourselves a variety of ways to accomplish your goals is a must.

(Brian Attebery is a Degreed/Certified Trainer.

He owns and operates Results Fitness and Nutrition Center, L.L.C. in Edmond. www.resultsfitnessusa.com)

“saw” medicine for the first time.

“I saw the team dynamic and I knew it was a career where you could really impact people’s lives,” she said.

“It’s always been important to me to have a job that I love.”

Naylor went on to earn a degree in biology from Baylor University and began applying to medical schools.

After she interviewed with the admissions board at the OU College of Medicine, she went to the bombing site to revisit the museum and the memorial.

She found her name on the wall and reflected on the place whose stories had become hers. When she later accepted the invitation to attend the OU College of Medicine, she knew would be joining a campus whose faculty and staff also bear scars from the tragedy.

“I know the bombing is still a part of people’s lives here,” she said. “It’s humbling to be associated with such a tragic event. I hope that I can be a positive face going forward.

“I just want to be the kind of person who leaves the world a better place than I found it,” she added. “I know that, sooner than I’ll even want, I won’t be able to save everybody I encounter in medicine. But I want to know that I gave 110 percent for every patient. I think the best doctors are the ones who aren’t just going through the motions; they really care and they take personally what their patients are going through. That’s the kind of doctor I want to be.”

OU Medicine — along with its academic partner, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center — is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence.

Stitt taps Robinson for veterans post Gov. Kevin Stitt announced last week the appointment of retired Air Force Gen. Ben Robinson as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military, a cabinet position that requires Senate confirmation.

“Gen. Ben Robinson bravely served our country in the United States Air Force, and continues to contribute to Oklahoma’s veterans and military community every day,” said Stitt. “He is a patriot and an extremely qualified expert who will be a champion for our men and women in uniform and the veterans across our state.”

General Ben T. Robinson is the Owner/President of Sentry One LLC, an aerospace industry consulting company specializing in a wide spectrum of expertise from military command and control operations to the growth and sustainment of American aerospace through investments in workforce development, business development and leadership. Prior to his current positions, Gen. Robinson served as the Executive Director of the Boeing Aerospace Operations, Oklahoma City Boeing Site. Robinson was responsible for supporting the programs and functions assigned to the Oklahoma City site, a role that covered over 2,100 employees in 70 locations worldwide.

Gen. Robinson retired from active duty with the U.S. Air Force as a Brigadier General in 2002. His nearly 34 years of active duty service includes combat operations in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. He commanded two flying wings, a flying group and a space center. He was a Director on the Air Staff in Washington DC and the Vice Commander of 8th Air Force. He held a command pilot rating with nearly 5,000 flying hours and over 150 combat missions.

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Home for intellectually disabled gets $1 million grant The Center of Family Love announces big plans for the Newfield Community and Education Center, which will be built on its Okarche campus after receiving $1 million from the Newfield Foundation.

For nearly 40 years, the Center of Family Love has been providing lifetime care for adults with a range of complex intellectual and physical disabilities. The Newfield Community and Education Center will not only feature a new neuro-considerate designed building but will also be the first step toward the Center of Family Love’s plan to expand its ministry through a capital campaign vision over the course of the next few years.

“The Newfield Foundation is the cornerstone for this incredibly impactful community investment program,” said Debbie Espinosa, CEO at the Center of Family Love, “With this legacy gift, Newfield has established a foundation for this project that will reach generations of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to serve our community.”

The Newfield Community and Education Center will focus on new educational training opportunities for the organization’s current residents and will also include areas where parents and special education teachers who are in need of support can network with one another.

New programs planned for the Newfield Community and Education Center include Adult Day, Horticulture Therapy, Resident and Employee Health and Wellness Programs and Rehabilitation Therapy Sessions. These programs offer motivating activities to help residents learn to be active participants and responsible learners while striving for independence. Some of these classes within each of the programs will consist of learning opportunities

‘God has always provided for our residents’ needs and I have faith that He will continue to do so as we seek to expand and impact even more lives for Him.’ --- Center of Family Love Director Debbie Espinosa through pottery, sign language, exercise, drama, dance and culinary experiences.

According to Espinosa, securing the million-dollar grant “kicked off a significant new initiative and a bold commitment to impact our broader community.” Having procured the grant, the Center of Family Love will now launch its capital campaign vision. “All campaign components support a common vision to enrich the lives of individuals with

special needs by helping them gain independence and a life filled with discovery and new experiences,” said Espinosa.

Additional goals to expand the ministry with funding through the capital campaign vision in the coming years include multi-phase plans for two new intermediate care residential homes, an activity and performing arts center, a new free-standing, handicap-considerate Blessed Stanley Rother Chapel, expansion of resident businesses, new work and off campus day programs, infrastructure improvements and an increased focus on the endowment fund.

Espinosa said she is relying on God’s divine intervention and the continued support of the community to fund this initiative. “God has always provided for our residents’ needs,” said Espinosa, “and I have faith that He will continue to do so as we seek to expand and impact even more lives for Him.”

Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi Good Shepherd Anglican Church (Traditional Episcopal) 1000 N. Broadway, Edmond •314-8715 Sundays - Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00am Animal Friendly Parish “If you have people who exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have those who deal likewise with their fellow human being.”

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

www.anglicancgsedmondok.com 1928 Book of Common Prayer • anglicancgesedmondok.com

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps Al’s Bicycles 2624 Broadway Ct. 341-4331 May 4 is the 6th Annual Family Bike Ride! This free event begins at 8:30am in Mitch Park. May 17 is Bike to Work Day! Celebrate a healthy lifestyle by riding your bike to work.

Al’s Sports Cards and Gaming 116 East 15th Street 405-348-7583 Friday Night Magic Tournaments When: Every Friday at 6:30pm Draft Standard to Modern Format Saturday Pokemon Tournaments When: Monthly on Saturdays Please Call 405-348-7583 between 12pm6:30pm for times Saturday Sports Card Show 1st Saturday of every month Time: 1-5pm Call ahead for table availability Dealer Tables: $12 Drawings for $10 gift Vouchers Drawings: 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm To be redeemed at Dealer’s table of your choice.

Sunday Yu Gi Oh Tournaments: When: Sundays from 1:30-5:30pm (Sign ups are from 1:30pm to 2pm) Entry Fee: $5 Arcadia Lake 405-216-7471 Kids All-American Fishing Derby June 8, 7:30am-12pm Kids age 5-15 may enter this event, at Spring Creek Park. Kids start fishing at 8am Final weigh-in is at 11am Prizes will be awarded at noon. Bring bait, fishing equipment, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and lawn chair. Concessions and worms will be for sale at the event site. Kids may begin registering at 7:30am and no one will be allowed to register after 9am. Parent or Guardian must accompany children.

Arctic Edge Ice Arena 14613 N Kelly Ave 405-748-5454 Are you concerned that your child won’t get enough exercise this summer? Worry no more! Arctic Edge is here to offer you an alternative to daycare, for your young athletes ages 6 and up. Camp will be every Monday through Friday, beginning May 28 and ending August 12. Our daily schedule will start at 9:30am with a warmup and is followed by special activities including: basketball, ice skating, swimming, martial arts, Soccer, gymnas-

tics, and more. For your convenience, you can drop off as early as 7:30am and they must be picked up no later than 5:30pm.

For more information visit https://arctic-edge.com/sport-camps/.

Artspace at Untitled 1 NE 3rd. St., OKC 2019 Steamroller Festival: Our Steamroller Festival is our largest community event of the year, bringing hundreds of people from all over to the Deep Deuce District of Oklahoma City. This one day festival is rooted in the printing of large-scale woodblocks carved by local Oklahoma artists!

It is sure to be a fun, art-filled day with live music, food and community supporting and exhibiting Oklahoma artists. The festival is April 27 from 10am-6pm Best of Books Kickingbird Square 1313 East Danforth Road 405-340-9202 Free story time and craft every Saturday at 11am Summer Children’s Activity Week June 17-21 City Wide Where’s Waldo Shop Local Scavenger Hunt The city-wide Where’s Waldo Shop Local Scavenger hunt will take place during the entire month of July. A Where’s Waldo Prize Drawing party will take place on August 3 from 1-2 p.m.

Cadence Equestrian Center 14150 S. Pine Street 405-348-7469 http://www.cadenceequestrian.com/ Since 2007 Camp Cadence has provided a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about horses in a family-friendly and safe environment. Camp Cadence offers indoor and outdoor horseback riding experiences to boys and girls ages 5-16.

No previous riding experience is necessary to attend the camp.

Full-Day Camp: Full-day camp is the perfect camp for any horse crazy kid! Longer days at the barn make for more horsey fun and more time in the saddle! Most days campers will get to ride twice each day (schedule permitting)! One ride is a 45-minute individualized riding lesson to develop riding skills and the other is a fun ride playing games on horseback, bareback riding, or trail riding.

Throughout the week campers will also receive an equine education and gain horsemanship skills along the way. Learning

general horse care, safety around horses, and putting their new skills to practice every day! CAMP CADENCE T-SHIRT INCLUDED! Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Extended child care available. Boys and girls ages 6-14. $395 per week Dates: June 3-7, June 1014, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2.

Half-Day Camp: Half-Day camp is the perfect horse fix at an affordable price!

Campers receive a daily 45-minute individualized riding lesson as well as a general equine education. Throughout the week campers learn horse care, horsemanship and get to apply their new skills in a safe and fun setting. CAMP CADENCE T-SHIRT INCLUDED! Monday-Friday 9am-12pm Boys and girls ages 5-14. $250 per week. Dates: May 27-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 2226, July 29- August 2, August 5-9 Riding Academy Full-Day Camp: Campers must be enrolled in regular riding lessons at Cadence Equestrian Center to participate.

Riding Academy Camp campers will get lots of time in the saddle. Each day campers will ride TWICE including one riding lesson (riders divided by skill level) and one fun ride (i.e bareback, trail ride, or games on horseback).

Campers will also participate in exciting activities to further horsemanship knowledge and polish their skills learned during regular lessons. CAMP CADENCE T-SHIRT INCLUDED! Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Students who are part of the CEC Riding Academy are eligible to attend this camp. $450 per week. Dates: June 3-7, July 17-19 Overnight Camp: THE ONLY OVERNIGHT HORSE CAMP IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA! Spend the summer making memories, building friendships and gaining equine experience. From sunrise to sunset campers will be immersed in country life learning stable care, horse care and horsemanship along the way.

To ensure lots of time in the saddle campers will enjoy an individualized riding lesson (divided by skill level) as well as a fun ride (i.e. bareback ride, trail ride or games on horseback) every day of camp.

Campers may even be taken on a surprise field trips during camp! This camp is open to all riding levels and abilities! Cost is all inclusive and includes room/board in our lodge, meals, lessons and field trips.

CAMP CADENCE T-SHIRT INCLUDED!

Sunday-Saturday 3pm-12pm Girls ages 8-16. $995 per week. Dates: July 7-13 Camp Chaverim 4901 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405-848-3132 https://jfedokc.org/programs/ camp-chaverim Camp Chaverim (ha-veh-reem) is a summer day camp sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City.

Our camp is open to all children, Jewish and non-Jewish, ages 2-14. We strive to enrich Jewish identity, enhance social skills, foster friendships, teach Jewish values, nurture healthy bodies and minds, and so much more. Camp Chaverim is the only OKC camp with Jewish identity, tradition, and culture at its heart! Camp will not be held on July 4.

Camp hours are 9am-2:45pm Extended child care available. Camp Chaverim is located on the grounds of Temple B’nai Israel. Camp facilities include a pool, gym, outdoor playgrounds, tennis court, playing fields and safe rooms.

Session 1: June 3-21 Session 2: June 24-July 12 Session 3: July 15-26 Camp DaKaNi 3309 E. Hefner Road, OKC 405-254-2080 Camp Canoe: Camp CANOE is open to children with autism, grades K-12. Camp CANOE is a summer day camp designed specifically for children with high functioning to mildly severe autism. An experiential education like no other. Children and youth learn life lessons, such as independence, leadership, and self-confidence, in an environment designed specifically for children with Autism.

Youth Leadership Training: The Counselor Aide Training (CAT) specialized leadership program is designed for campers 11 to 15 years old. The CAT program is for campers who are interested in gaining more responsibility and independence at camp by becoming a Counselor Aide. In the CAT program campers work with our Head Counselor to learn how to manage camper behavior in age-appropriate ways, understand best practices to encourage campers, how to lead games and activities, self and group reflection techniques and goal-setting. The skills learned in the CAT program are skills that our campers can use outside of the camp in school, sports, extracurricular activities, and religious groups.

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps The CAT program runs alongside regular day camp days and times. Eligible campers only have to complete this training once. After they graduate from the CAT program, they can be a Counselor Aide later that summer or in future summers.

Enrollment space for this program is very limited, so enroll today!

Summer Overnight Camp: Camp DaKaNi offers resident camping to youth ages 11 to 17. At resident camp, campers learn important life skills such as autonomy, leadership, decision-making, and teamwork. During their stay, campers will take specialized classes like rappelling, kayaking, paintball and more! Camp DaKaNi is a screen-free camp and campers are asked to leave cells phones and tablets at home so they can work on building new relationships with their cabinmates and connect with nature.

Campers will spend 6 days and 5 nights with assigned cabinmates and have a counselor assigned to lead their group and serve as a mentor. Cabins are divided up by age and gender.

Summer Day Camp: Camp DaKaNi, meaning “a day in the out-of-doors,” is owned and operated by the non-profit Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma. At camp, youth ages 5-13 unplug from technology and engage in outdoor education, build self-worth, confidence, interpersonal communication skills, and friends in a diverse and inclusive environment*. Camp DaKaNi is located on a 33-acre campground on the North side of Hefner Road.

Campers will be divided into small groups led by trained staff members and volunteers. Throughout the week, your camper will participate in scheduled activities like rock climbing, zip line, boating, fishing, and archery/slingshots. Campers will also have the opportunity to choose how their group spends their free time on the sports field, The Fort (creative play area), tree houses, hiking paths, and library.

Canterbury Voices 405-232-7464 https://canterburyokc.com Camp Canterbury: Canterbury Youth Voices invites children who love to sing to enroll for the 14th annual Camp Canterbury. During this summer camp, the CYV staff leads children in developing vocal artistry, good choral techniques and music literacy, all in a dynamic and fun choral setting. In addition to choir, students get to choose from different music classes including folk dancing, ukulele, and much more!

June 3-7 9am-4pm with an end-of-camp concert at 4pm on June 7. Boys and girls entering 2nd-8th grade in the fall.

Cross Creek Stables 2200 NW 192nd St 405-531-7096 http://crosscreekstablesokc.com All Day Summer Camp: All-day summer camp is a great way to give your horse-crazy kids their pony fix! This camp option is packed full of two daily riding lessons, crafts, barn activities, and games.

For $510 per week (5% discount for cash/check payment), campers receive two riding lessons a day. With an optional early drop off and late pick up, and lunch provided, there is no camp more convenient for parents. Campers must be at least 8 years of age to participate in all-day camp, unless they are enrolled in our lesson program, or have previously attended half day session at CCS. As our returning campers grow, we are excited for the opportunity to grow with them! $125 deposit due at registration, deducted from camp total. Camps run Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm Dates: May 27-June 1, June 3-8, June 10-15, June 17-22, July 15-20, July 22-27, July 29-August 3, August 5-10 Half Day Summer Camp: Similar to our full day camp, campers will enjoy crafts, barn activities and games along with a group lesson every day for $260 (5% discount for cash/check payment). Campers learn all about horse care, in a hands-on, interactive environment, encouraging our youth to work together while having fun.

All equipment and horses are provided, we just need your kiddos to complete the best horse camp experience in town! $75 deposit due at registration, deducted from camp total. Camps run Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm and 1-5pm Dates: May 27-June 1, June 3-8, June 10-15, June 17-22, June 24-29 (afternoon only), July 8-13 (afternoon only), July 1520, July 22-27, July 29-August 3, August 5-10 Tiny Tots Summer Camp: Cross Creek Stables offers a camp catered to kids 3-5 years of age. Bring your smallest children to Oklahoma’s original Tiny Tots Camp, packed full of games, activities, and riding lessons designed exclusively for the youngest equestrians. Based on the overwhelming popularity of our 5-day camp, we made every session a daily camp for the little ones! For $235 (5% discount for cash/check payment), campers receive a daily lesson, along with other crafts and activities designed especially for these budding equestrian aficionados. Camps run Monday-Friday from 8-10:30am Dates: June 24-29, July 8-13

Dance Unlimited 1217 E Hefner, OKC 405-242-4612 Dance Intensive for the Recreational Dancer: This is DU’s first time to offer a camp like this and we are very excited to welcome dancers who LOVE to dance for FUN but want a “little more push” and no competition, and/or want to test the waters of a “competitive” dancer’s life.

The cost is $200. We will divide by age/ level based on enrollment. Classes offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Improv, Contemporary, Stretch, Strengthen, and Music Theatre.

Ages: 8-16 Date: June 17-20 Time: 10am3pm Vampirina: Want to take a trip with us to Transylvania to join Vampirina and the rest of her friends?! Join us for fun dances, cool and spooky games, scary and silly art projects, and so much more! Based on the popular Disney show Vampirina, we will have a fun, energetic time “finding our inner ghoul!” We hope to see you all there!!! Each day will consist of stories, themed dance, craft, snack and performance at the end of week! Cost: $105 for all 4 days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for 2 days, $50 single day!

Ages: 3-4 Date: June 10-13 Time: 9-11am Ages 5-7 Date June 10-13 Time 11am-1pm Princess/Prince Camp “Fairytale Adventures”: Join us for Story time, Royal Poses, Royal Dance lessons, Craft & Snack provided, and Performance end of each day. Cost: $105 for all 4 days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for 2 days, $50 single day.

Ages: 3-4 Date: June 10-13 Time: 1:303:30pm Ages: 5-7 Date: June 17-20 Time: 2-4pm Ages: 3-5 Date: July 15-18 Time: 9-11am Fancy Nancy Camp: Fancy Nancy believes that MORE is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, and using fancy words! Each day will consist of stories, themed dance, craft, snack and performance at end of week!

Cost: $105 for all 4 days, $85 for 3 days, $65 for 2 days, $50 single day NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES Ages: 3-4 Date: June 17-20 Time: 9-11am Ages: 5-7 Date: June 17-20 Time: 11am1pm American Girl Doll Camp: Bring your favorite doll and we can use our imaginations!! Get ready for a fun week of dancing, games, snacks, play pretend, acro, and singing!!! We will be working hard, putting together a performance on Thursday! Please come 15 minutes early on Thursday for our final American Girl Performance!!! The cost is $150.

Ages: 6-7 Date: June 24-27 Time: 1-4 JoJo Siwa Dance Camp “Big Bows & JoJo”: Join us for a week of living the “Sweet Life with JoJo Siwa!” Dancers will jam out to the best JoJo tunes, make their biggest, best, and sparkliest JoJo bow, and learn the most fun up-beat choreography to the best JoJo songs! Don’t forget to bring your bestie and become a pop star like JoJo! The cost is $150. Each day will consist of themed dance, craft, snack and performance at the end of week!

Ages: 9-12 Date: June 24-27 Time: 9am12pm Music Video Dance Camp – with Rambo: Lights, Camera, Action! Ready to become a music video star and show off your best dance moves? Grab your crew and get ready for this dynamic dance camp.

Dancers will learn the coolest moves in a high energy jazz/hip hop class and incorporate them into a music video that will be filmed to share with family and friends! The cost is $150. Snack provided each day.

Ages: 9-12 Date: June 10-13 Time: 9am12pm Boys Hip Hop Camp – Ages 8-12: Bring it ON! Boys only allowed in this Hip Hop Dance Camp. Wear your sneakers and dress comfy! The cost is $100. Snack provided each day, with last day preview of what they have worked on all week!

Ages: 8-12 Date: June 10-13 Time:1-3pm Spotlight Acting Camps Summer 2019: During Broadway Camp, our goal is to give your kids exposure to the wonderful world of Musical Theater! Every level of experience is welcome. We will teach your child a scene and musical number from the show they have signed up for, which will include singing, dancing, and acting! We will provide the materials they need including a mid-camp snack! We will also include a short Broadway themed arts and craft and resume for their final performance, which will be at the end of class on Thursday. Our focus is for everyone to have a great time and to encourage a love for performing! Camp Cost: One camp- $175, Two camps- $150 per camp. Three or more- $125 per camp.

The Little Mermaid- Ages: 4-6, Date: June 24-27, Time: 9am-12pm The Little Mermaid- Ages: 7-11, Date: July 8-11, Time: 9am-12pm Kids Bop Concert- Ages: 8-13, Date: July 15-18, Time: 1-4pm Hamilton- Ages: 8-12, Date: June 24-27, Time: 1-4pm Mary Poppins Returns- Ages: 8-12, Date: July 15-18, Time: 9am-12pm Mary Poppins Returns- Ages: 4-7, Date: July 15-18, Time: 1-4pm The Lion King- Ages: 4-6, Date: July 8-11,

Time: 9am-12pm The Lion King- Ages: 7-11, Date: July 8-11, Time 1-4pm Aladdin- Ages: 4-6, Date: July 8-11, Time: 1-4pm Downtown Edmond Arts Festival The event is free to the public and will feature more than 100 artists, live entertainment, face painting, inflatables, sidewalk chalk activities and food vendors. Free concerts will also be held. May 3, 4, and 5 Edmond Farmers Market Festival Marketplace in Downtown Edmond 405-359-4630 The Edmond Farmers Market is a registered market with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and meets all licensure requirements with the Oklahoma Department of Health. It is the perfect shopping spot for Oklahoma’s freshest produce and manufactured food items. Plus, with extras like flower and gardening vendors, there is something to suit every taste at the Edmond Farmers Market. Open through October, every Saturday 8:00AM – 1:00PM (no market May 4 due to the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival).

Edmond Farmers Market and Junior Market: Wednesdays, June 5-September 25, 8:00AM – 1:00PM at Mitch Park Edmond Historical Society & Museum 431 S. Boulevard 405-340-0078 1889 Summer Camps: Held in the Historic One-Room Territorial Schoolhouse, 124 E. 2nd Street in Edmond. Your children will pretend, learn, and play like they’re in the year 1889. They will write in pen & ink, spend the day with a real Schoolmarm, dress in 1889 attire, and make memories that will last a lifetime! Ages 6-12. Must have completed kindergarten by the start of camp to register. Time: 9am-12pm Dates: June 4-6, June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27 Rodkey House Summer Camps: This camp will be held at the historic 1900’s Rodkey House in Stephenson Park. At Rodkey Summer Camp your children will: pretend, play and learn like they are in 1900, churn butter, and learn about home life in Edmond in 1900. Ages 6-12. Must have completed kindergarten by the start of camp to register. Time: 9am-12pm Dates: July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25

Edmond Parks and Recreation 405-359-4630 edmondparks.com Kids in the Kitchen: Young Foodie Exploration: This camp will be exploring how food is grown, prepared and served! We will explore culinary experiences and the ingredients from farm to table.

Ages: 8-16 Dates: June 24-27 Time: 9am1pm Cost: $160 Children’s Visual Arts Academy Camp: Focus on Photography: Focus on Photography is a hands on summer camp that inspires your youth or teen with visual art activities, community building, museums field trips, and more! Your child will learn aspects of the camera - digital and film, composition, rule of thirds, action images, along with other fun activities that will keep your kiddo engaged and happy.

We will take regular field trips, for those trips campers will be required to bring $10 Ages: 7-17 Dates: May 28-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 1519, July 22-26, July 20-August 2 Time 9am-4pm Cost: $150 Kids Can Sew Sewing Camp: You will have lots of fun learning how to sew, thread and operate a sewing machine, cut patterns and more! You will get to take home 3 finished projects made by you.

There will be a new project each day.

Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 11-14, July 9-12 Time 3-4:30pm Cost: $75 SUMMER DAY TRIPS Red Dirt Roots: Check out some of the awesome history that our state has to offer that tell a unique story here in Edmond and other great museums, homesteads, historical sites and wildlife experiences! Lunch will be included for each of the trips. Each trip is unique and will include local food! Transportation is provided as well as parks staff supervision. Ages 10-17 Edmond Historical Society: June 6, 9am12:30pm 45th Infantry Museum OKC: June 13, 9am-12:30pm Stafford Air and Space Museum: June 27, 9am-4:30pm Arcadia Round Barn/Pops: July 11, 9am1pm Cowboy National Heritage: July 18, 9am3pm Harn Homestead: July 25, 9am-3pm OKC Rattlesnake Museum: August 2, 9am-12:30pm OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAYS Its summer time! Get out there and be adventurous with Edmond Parks!! There are some seriously adventurous activities

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps and we are going to experience as many as we can this summer! Transportation is provided as well as parks staff supervision.

Ages 8-17 Arcadia Lake Hike: May 28, 9am-1pm Martin Nature Park: June 4, 9am-1pm Riversport Adventures: June 11, 9am-5pm UCO Boathouse: June 18, 9am-1pm Dolese Mountain Bike Park: June 25, 9am-1pm Oklahoma Department of Wildlife: July 2, 9am-1pm OKC Zoo: July 9, 9am-2pm Frontier City: July 16, 9am-4pm OKC Dodgers Game: August 12, 5-10pm MOVIE MONDAYS Harkins Summer Movies Program: We will be taking weekly trips down to the Harkins Theater in Bricktown, transportation is provided. We will depart from the MAC at 9am, movie start time will be 9:45am, returning to the MAC after the movie has ended. Return time will be dependent on the movie title.

How to Train Your Dragon 3- June 3 Despicable Me 2- June 10 Hotel Transylvania 3- June 17 Small Foot- June 24 Lego Movie 2- July 1 Sherlock Gnomes- July 8 Trolls- July 15 Penguins: Madagascar- July 22 Shrek- July 29 TIPPI TOES® CAMPS Princess Camps: Once upon a time in a not so far away land, Tippi Toes® planned a magical Fairy Tale Dance Camp. Princesses will come from near and far to spend time with princesses, superheroes and other special magical characters.

Together they will dance, share stories, play games and work on special crafts. At the end of the week, they will each get to invite a special person to join them at an awards show and a special performance.

We would love for your child to dance into our fairytale!

Ages: 5-10 Dates: August 5-8 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $150 Spirit Camp: Do you love music and love to dance? Students at Spirit Camp will learn kid-friendly cheer and dance choreography to upbeat, age-appropriate music. They will also work on cheers, various crafts, as well as confidence and team-building activities throughout the week. Tippi Toes® Spirit Camp is sure to be an awesome time for your child!

Parents are invited to a mini-performance on the last day of camp.

Ages: 5-10 Dates: August 5-8 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $150

TEAMS OF TOMORROW CAMPS Teams of Tomorrow Cowboy/Basketball Kamp: Your child is going to have a “Rompin Stompin” experience. Students will learn many fancy basketball handling skills while having some good ole cowboy fun during each class and making some cool crafts. Children must be potty trained.

Ages: 3-6 Dates: June-19-21 Time: 9:30am-12pm Cost: $125 Teams of Tomorrow Space Kamp: Your child is going to have an “Out of this World” experience during TOT Space Kamp. Students will learn many fancy ball handling skills while they explore the universe during each class and make cool crafts.

Ages: 3-6 Dates: July 10-12 Time: 9:30am-12pm Cost: $125 KINDERMUSIK CAMPS Disney Mini Musical: “When You Wish Upon A Star... Makes no difference who you are...” If your child loves Disney and music, this is the camp to register for! The cast will help the kids choose some of their favorite Disney songs and assemble a 20-minute show choir style musical complete with speaking parts and props.

Students will strengthen their singing voices through vocal play and exercises as well as learn musical and theatrical terminology. Rehearsals will be full of fun and games, with creative play, instrument play, and snacks included. The performance will be held at 11:30am on Friday!

Includes: T-shirt and a prop to take home.

Ages: 5-9 Dates: June 3-7 Time: 9-11:30am Cost: $130 ALL KEYED UP! Keyboard Camp: A Camp Favorite is back! We’re All Keyed Up! There is magic to be found in those 88 keys! Immerse yourself in the magic of keyboards of all kinds. Listen to and learn about pianos, organs, synthesizers, and harpsichords. You’ll explore staccato and legato sounds, get to know the sounds of a few famous composers, and even experiment with composition. This is the perfect way for a young child to build keyboarding skills needed for formal piano lessons in a fun class-style environment filled with storytelling, games, vocal exploration, musical instruments, snacks and more! Sharing time on Friday with caregivers at 2:40pm. This class is for NEW & BEGINNER piano players! Includes Kindermusik Take Home Materials + Castanets, and a Beginner Piano Book.

Ages: 5-9 Dates: June 3-7 Time: 12:30-3pm Cost: $130 MATH SCIENCE CAMPS

My First Science Lab: Become a Mini Mad Scientist! This camp is a half-day program full of a variety of science topics that will excite and entertain young learners! Children explore their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. They become paleontologists searching for fossils and participating in a mini dinosaur dig.

Campers explore the science of animals in the wild and under the ground- how they eat, live-and discover how fascinating these creatures are. These forces of the world come together for an exciting day devoted to gravity, inertia, and energy.

The week ends with an exciting mission to space to explore the planets, moons and stars. Take-home projects are built every day! Items for projects include an animal mold track set, a catapult, a rocket, a binocular and more.

Ages: PreK-1st grade Dates: June 24-28, July 22-26 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $170 Nature Bugs and Blossoms: Young explorers discover the natural world of bugs, plants and humans! They will learn the life cycle of a seed on to a fully grown plant.

They investigate how the sun, the wind, and the rain affect life—including not just plants but even creepy crawlies and bugs.

They become weather artists using rain and wind as their tools! They explore the life of a caterpillar and discover how it turns into a beautiful butterfly. Then make their own bug bracelet. They discover the difference between fruits and vegetables from their own placemats. Then make a mural of a garden with their fellow campers.

This camp introduces the children to the beauty and awe of the world they live in!

Ages: PreK-1st grade Dates: June 17-21 Time: 9am-12 p.m Dates: July 15-19 Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: $170 Young Explorers: Children explore different topics during this fun five-day camp.

They take a trip through the solar system where each student becomes a Mad Science Astronaut in training. Even make a space shuttle to take home. In an ‘explosive’ session students get introduced to simple chemistry fun. We simulate a volcanic eruption, observe protein molecules in action as they turn into explosive colors, and more. They get fascinated with light and learn how shadows and rainbow colors are made using a rainbow catcher.

They mix colors of light and explore the world of color. Take an imaginary trip to the beach and see how sand is made while meeting creatures that live in the ocean. Examine different shells, a starfish,

and a sponge; and see how different sea creatures live. Make a tiny ocean to carry home! This is a week of fun exploration and discovery!

Ages: PreK-1st grade Dates: June 10-14 Time: 9am-12pm Dates: July 8-12 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $170 Coding with Ozobots Bits: Ozobots Bits introduce young campers to coding and robots with the stroke of a marker through color coding. This is a camp of open learning, imagination, and endless possibilities for discovery! Activities range from simple to paced challenges. They write their name large and clear where it is, programmed with Ozobot codes for their bot to walk on and follow. Campers go on a mission to deep space and free drawing lines and Ozocodes as they race their classmates on a mission to Mars.

Campers do cooperative games that teach teamwork and problem solving, such as identifying numbers on cards, learning basic math skills and more. Start them young and early to introduce the innovation and practice of the technology of the century.

Ages: PreK-1st grade Dates: June 17-21 Time: 1-4pm Dates: July 8-12 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $180 Jr. Engineers in Action: This camp is all about imagination and creativity. Campers learn shapes, symmetry, structure design, function, and load distribution as they build structures. They are given simple problems and they come up with a solution through designing structures using materials and media like paper, foil, magic noodles, magnatiles, spaghetti, straws and even Qubits. There is so much to learn in this week of camp!

Ages: PreK-1st grade Dates: June 24-28 Time: 1-4pm Dates: July 15-19 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $180 NASA Journey into Deep Space: From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this camp sends young astronauts on a quest for exploration! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in this “mad” planetary tour! Make a comet using common kitchen ingredients and understand a comet’s composition.

Discover technology designed for outer space by steering a laser beam through a laser maze, find hidden mountains using the principles of radar technology, and discover everyday objects that were originally designed for use in space! Build your

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own take home Stereoscopic Viewer and see the Mars Curiosity in 3D! Then, it’s your chance to become a rocket scientist!

Investigate the four forces of flight, and explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build your own Skyblazer II Rocket that you can take home!

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 17-21 Time: 1-4pm Cost $170 Crazy Chemistry: Shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a Junior Chemist! Try your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind camp packed solid with cool reactions. Explore bubbling potions, slimy polymers, color-changing liquids, dry ice bubbles, and solids that disappear in an instant! Start out the week learning about laboratory equipment at your personal lab bench; then slide down the pH scale and spend a day finding out how different chemicals react when mixed together. Build and break molecules and grow crystals in a petri dish. Ooze into a gooey day of making crazy concoctions like glow putty, glow spheres in a test tube, thermochromics mixtures, and guar gum brain goo! Round out this radical week by manipulating matter in all of its three states! Take home a full set of Mad Science lab gear that includes a graduated cylinder, a flask, test tubes, goggles, and a lab coat. Come take a walk on the wild side of chemistry!

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: July 8-12, July 29-August 2 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $170 LEGO Mindstorms Robotics: Explore the exciting world of robotics! Two campers will work together to build a programmable robot using the Lego Mindstorms platform. They will learn the parts of a robot and how they function. They work with ultrasonic, touch, color, and motion sensors which collect information around them. The program interprets this information and makes the robot respond to its environment. Children make the robots move, identify colors, follow a line, and avoids objects around them. They will build different projects of varying degrees of challenge from simple to complex. These future roboticists will learn teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills, and develop the value of self-motivation and resourcefulness.

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 24-28, July 22-26 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $180 Secret Agent Lab: Suspects, schematics,

and sleuths... oh my! Connect the dots using science to help solve a crime in this hands-on investigation of the science of sleuthing. Your secret agent will use the ‘scene solver’ to reconstruct the scene of a crime. Using the ‘whodunit-kit,’ they can practice their skills of recall and observation—matching character descriptions to reconstruct the face of the culprit! Look out 007—the Mad Science Spy Academy is in session! From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, children have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages! They use the ‘secret code breaker’ to communicate in code, just like real spies. With the ‘undercover observer,’ children step into the shoes of spies in action. It will be a week of camp to remember! Children take home a detective tool at every session.

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 3-7 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $170 Magical and Fizz-ical Science: Welcome to a fun- filled and magical science camp as children experience the ahhh-mazing exploration of our fizz-ical world! It’s one of our new favorites with fast paced experiments one after another in topics like laser light, electricity, super power and energy, and magnets! Create some ahhhmazing reactions and discover the mystery of chemistry. Watch crystals grow and make fun-tabulous art using shaving cream. Dive into electricity by experimenting with squishy circuits and mini Van De Graff sticks. Learn about power and energy by building chemical batteries and solar powered devices. Use lasers to send music across the room and create holograms. Learn the magic behind magnets by building speakers, levitating magnets, and making magnetic putty. In this camp, you will certainly become a certified “Mad” Scientist! It’s a camp so great it’s Super-Duper!

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 10-14 Time 9am-12pm Dates: July 22-26 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $170 “Fun”tastic Electronics: This camp introduces children to the science of electricity.

Coupled with imagination and creativity, campers have fun learning circuitry. They discover magnetism with electricity as they make their own electromagnets.

They explore the chemistry behind batteries using lemons. They work with makeymakey to make interactive art, sound or music. Playdohs become squishy circuit balls with glowing LED lights. Papers are

turned into a limitless medium of fun circuitry. Everyday objects are transformed into amazing creations- bananas into a piano keyboard, pipe cleaners into a live bug and a copper wire and a color paper into a fluttering butterfly. We inspire kids to be creative and critical thinkers and perhaps, someday see them to be electricians and electrical engineers!

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 24-28, July 15-19 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $180 “Fun”-gineering and Architecture: Young engineers learn the principles of engineering design process as they solve real life problems. They check out different shapes and discover which ones are strong and why. They Investigate arches and triangles and build kid size geodesic domes using rolled newspapers. Campers build spaghetti bridges learn about loads and how compression and tension work to make bridges strong. They build medieval siege engines such as catapults. They make space bottle rockets to understand Newton’s Third Law of Motion. They useamazing Qubits® tool kits to come up with various structures. Qubits® toy lets kids know that geometry can be fun, artistic, colorful and challenging. Fuel their imagination with these connection pieces. Only imagination can limit to what the campers can build and design at this camp.

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 10-14, July 29-August 2 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $180 Coding and programming with Ozoblockly: OzoBlockly is a visual programming language used to code Ozobots Evo and Bit. Learn to write basic codes in Ozoblockly – a drag and drop interface. Test out your codes by making the lights flash, send your Ozobot spinning in circles, send it zig-zagging across the table, or more.

Using ozoblockly opens doors to limitless discovery- learn mathematical operations, exploring new adventures, navigating continents, even ‘living’ a fairy tale as campers learn and understand how to code and program their Evo’s Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: June 17-21 Time: 9am-12pm Dates: July 8-12 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $180 Rocking Rockets and Aerodynamics: This camp takes the children through the principles of flight and aerodynamics. They build airplanes, hovercraft and balloon copters. They discover what makes things fly and how different types of flying devic-

es fly. They explore the role that wind and the movement of air plays on simple flying devices suchas kites, hot air balloons and parachutes. What is the Milky Way and how do we know what’s up there?

Children explore the celestial sphere, learn about celestial navigation and build their own sextant, sundial, planisphere and even a refracting telescope while discovering the wonders of the Milky Way. This is a camp that takes children to exhilarating heights all summer long!

Ages: 2nd-5th grade Dates: July 15-18 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $180 FINE ARTISTS CAMPS! Register by emailing finerartstudio@gmail. com or by calling 405.763.9483 Finer Arts Mission: Finer Arts is an educational enrichment provider that specializes in supplying Pre-K and School Age children with Humanities and traditional fine arts programs. Our curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity and cooperative discussion through after school workshops, assemblies and other special events through interactive play and imaginative projects.

Tomorrow’s Artists Today: Specially Designed for Pre-K students and younger, this program introduces participants to the foundational performing and visual arts through sensory exploration and imaginative play. Each session allows itty bitty artists to learn and share big ideas about the world around them through artistic projects, performances and crafts!

Topics include culinary arts, fashion, visual arts, symphonic music and performing arts.

Ages: 1st grade Dates: June 3-7 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $170 Fantastic Passages: A Journey Through Fantasy: Magical places, creatures and heroes abound in this series of programs using storytelling, visual art, games and dramatic play to share sacred folk tales and legends from around the world. Each studio features a chance to experience diverse cultures and stories from discrete times and people and culminates in every student taking home materials to share their own story. Topics include magical places, artifacts, monsters and heroes!

Ages: 1st grade Dates: June 3-7 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $170 From Beyond: Exploring Science Fiction Fantasy: Sharpen your laser cutlasses, wind-up those aero-ships and crank your cosmic warp rider to maximum velocity, Finer Artists! From Beyond teaches students about the foundational tropes of

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps Science Fiction with activities in Drama, Visual Arts, Language Arts and Social Studies. Each session concludes with students creating their own take-home materials so they can continue learning beyond the studio. Topics include robots, aliens, giant monsters and superheroes!

Ages: 1st grade Dates: June 10-14 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $170 Everything has a Story to Tell: Everything has a story to tell - everything! This program shares stories from around the world with Junior Finer Artists to enhance empathic awareness, develop gross and fine motors skills and introduce students to the joy and importance of narrative as a means of personal expression. Students listen, respond and create stories through games, drama and visual art activities.

Each session provides students with their own take home activity to continue learning outside the studio. Topics include fables and animals, costumes, monsters and more!

Ages: 1st grade Dates: July 28-August 2 Time: 9am-12pm Cost: $170 On with the Show: We’re Broadway bound, Finer Artists! Finer Arts gets you in the drama groove by introducing students to the most fun fundamentals of theater and performance. Each session helps students express feeling ideas and even experiences with structured dramatic play or theater crafts. Students even create and share their discoveries through performance mediums. Topics include costumes, stage design, clowning, puppets and film studies!

Ages: 1st grade Dates: July 28- August 2 Time: 1-4pm Cost: $170 Edmond Public Schools 1001 W. Danforth Rd. 405-340-2800 Summer School: Summer school offers a valuable opportunity for high school students to take an elective that they may require or retake a class that they may have failed. Students can take summer school classes in English, math, science, social studies and electives. Typically, two sessions of summer school are offered for students in 9-12th grade. Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the Freshman Academy at Edmond Memorial High School. The cost for summer school is $250 per course. For information, contact Brandon Kysar at 726-6802.

First Session: June 3-June 27 Second Session: July 1-July 25 (No classes on July 4) Summer Celebration: Summer Celebration classes offer engaging, hands-on learning for first through sixth graders.

Each class generally has a theme, such as science, cooking, photography, art or sports. In many classes, students use iPads and computers to learn skills such as animation and computer coding. Classes are held Mon-Thur. Call 340-2800 for more information.

Middle School Stem Camp: Middle School STEM camp is a one week camp that allows students the opportunity to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

EDMOND MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Summer Pride: Dates: June 10-July 3 Grades: 10-12 Jr. High / Female / Youth Summer Pride: Dates: June 17-July 31 Grades: 1-9 Youth Football Camp: Dates: June 10-June 13 Grades: 1-8 FOOTBALL CAMPS: Offensive Skills Camp Dates: June 24-June 27 Grades: 4-9 O-Line / D-Line Camp Dates: July 8-July 11 Grades: 3-9 EYFA Elite Tackle Camp Dates: July 29-July 31 Grades: 1-6 Bulldog Basketball Camp: Dates: June 3-6 Time: 9am-4pm Ages: 6-15 Bulldog Skills Camp: Dates: June 17-21 Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Ages: 10-15 Girls Basketball Skills Camp: Dates: June 10-12 Time: 9am-12pm Bulldog Pom Summer Camp: We will play games, do crafts, and have a great time dancing just like the EMHS Pom girls do! So grab a friend and come join the fun! It won’t be the same without you!!

Grades: Kindergarten-4 Dates: June 10-12 Time: 9am-2pm EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Boy’s Summer Basketball Camp: Date: June 10-13 Grades: 2-5 9am to 12pm Grades: 6-8 1pm to 3:30pm Cost: $100 per athlete Boys Shooting Camp: Dates: July 8-9 Grades: 4-8 9am to 12pm Cost: $60 per athlete

EDMOND SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL Wolves Basketball Camp Dates: May 28-31 Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $135 Basketball Skills Camp Dates: June 17-19 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $100 Lady Wolves Basketball Skills Camp Grades: Kindergarten-8 Dates: June 10-13 Time: 9-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $99 Varsity Football Team Camp Dates: May 29-30 Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $30 Freshman Football Team Camp Dates: May 29-30 Time: 4-7 p.m.

Cost: $30 Vertical Team Camp: Dates: June 4-6 Time: 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $60 Lineman, Offensive, and Defensive Skills Camps Dates: June 25-27 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $60 Tackling Camp: Dates: July 15-17 Time: 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $60 Co-Ed Soccer Camp Dates: July 22-25 Times: 5:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $80 Co-Ed Striker/GK Camp Dates: July 29-31 Times: 5:30-7 p.m.

Cost: $60 All Sports Pride Dates: June 3-August 1 Time: 8-11 a.m.

Cost: $150 Edmond Racquet Club 425 Lilac Dr. 405-340-4241 4 Day Tennis Camp: Time 8:45am-12pm Ages: 8-16 Cost: $119 Free racket if needed. Dates: May 28-31, June 3-6, June 10-13, June 17-20, June 24-27, July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25, July 29-August 1, August 5-8 Early Camp: This camp is great for beginners and intermediates. Campers will participate in drills, games, and skills with age appropriate equipment. Fee includes a racket and a t-shirt. Camp meets twice a week for three weeks. Cost: $109 Ages: 5-8 Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:459:30am Dates: June 18-July 2, July 9-25, July 30-August 25 Ages: 8-16 Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:309:25am Dates: May 29-June 17, June 19-July 8, July 10-31 Evening Camp: This camp is great for beginners and intermediates. Campers will participate in drills, games, and skills with age appropriate equipment. Fee includes a racket and a t-shirt. Camp meets twice a week for three weeks. Cost: $109 Ages: 7-15 Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-6:55 Dates: May 28-June 13, June 18-July 2, July 9-25, July 30-August 15 Advanced Mini Camp: Campers will spend 3 days focusing on advanced serving strategy, strokes, and movement Ages: 10-16 Time: 8:45am-12pm Cost: $109 Dates: June 17-20, July 23-25 Edmond Soccer Club 1502 W. Danforth edmondsoccer.com Recreational Camp: Players should bring a ball, water, and wear soccer appropriate clothing, including shin guards.

Registration deadline: July 15 Cost: $80 Ages: Under 5- Under 18 Time: 8-9:30am Dates: July 29-August 1 Academy Camp: Players should bring a ball, water, and wear soccer appropriate clothing, including shin guards.

Registration deadline: July 15 Cost: $80 Ages: U7-U10 Time: 10-11:30am Dates: July 27-August 1 Striker/Keeper Camp: Players should bring a ball, water, and wear soccer appropriate clothing, including shin guards.

Registration Deadline: July 21 Cost: $95 Ages: U11-U19 Time: 6-8:30pm Dates: August 2-4 Festival of the Child www.cityofyukonok.gov A one day event to celebrate children. over 50 areas of activities for kids to enjoy. Activities include kayaking, moonbounces, crafts, pony rides, and much more!!

This event will be held on May 4 at Yukon City Park 2200 S. Holly Ave from 10am-4pm Fine Arts Institute 27 East Edwards 405-340-4481 Artsy Architect & Doll House Camp: Join us as we make everything imaginable for your very own house to take home. We will be painting walls, putting up wallpaper, creating art for the walls, making

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps furniture and people … and so much more! You won’t want to miss this fun workshop! This is a new “house” design…

Last year’s students are welcome to join the summer fun!

Ages: 1st grade and up Time: 9:30am-12pm, 1:30-4pm Dates: June 3-6 Little Artists Camp: Preschoolers will have 3 days of fun filled artistic experiences.

Campers will create paintings, collages, prints and three-dimensional art each day.

Every day brings new projects that will bring a smile to all. FAI instructors are professionals certified in their areas of expertise. Learning is fun at the FAI “Little Artists Camps”. All campers must be potty trained. **Please note: each month brings all new art projects!

Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am-12pm Dates: June 11-13, July 9-11, August 6-8 Art Escape Camp: Art Escape Camp is a FAI tradition where kids enjoy a week filled with creative workshops in the visual arts. Students will rotate through 4 workshops each day where they will draw, paint; create with clay, mixed media and more. The FAI faculty, composed of professionals certified in their areas of expertise, creates an environment which makes learning fun and enhances self-esteem. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Please bring a sack lunch each day.

Ages: 1st-5th grade Time: 9:30am-2pm Dates: June 17-21, July 15-29, July 22-26, July 29- August 2 Make ‘Em Laugh Theatre Camp: Students will collaborate with industry professionals to develop performance skills, performing techniques and the actor’s rehearsal process by exploring actor’s tools, theatrical traditions, movement, music and theatre techniques. All theatre attendees will receive a week full of entertainment and a theatre camp t-shirt!

Please bring a sack lunch each day.

Ages: 7 and up Time: 9:30am-2pm Dates: June 24-28 First Presbyterian Church of Edmond 1001 S. Rankin Street Vacation Bible School: is from 9am-12pm from June 16-20. This is a community-wide ministry for children ages 4 years through sixth grade. This event has a variety of special activities for all ages.

Francis Tuttle 405-717-4900 francistuttle.edu/classOfferings/ summerQuest/ Summer Quest: Our Summer Quest program offers students ages 11-15 the opportunity to take fun and exciting classes during the month of June. Students can take up to two classes per day.

Monday-Friday, am sessions are from 8:30am -11:30am and pm sessions are from 12pm -3pm Henderson Hills Baptist Church 1200 E. 1-35 Frontage Road 405-341-4639 www.hhbc.com Middle School Camp: Middle School Camp will be a time of gospel-centered worship, intentional small groups, exciting rec., and lifelong memories!

Dates: May 28-June 1 Cost: $370 VBS: Make plans now to join us for VBS 2019! We will explore God’s covenants, discovering how His plan of redemption has always been at work, even when it seemed the only option was “game over.”

Every time things in the Bible seemed to go wrong, were ruined or felt like it was “game over”, the beautiful story of redemption was being written. In fact, the game is far from over! Join the fun as we uncover how God’s promises are as true for us today as they were when He made them. Mark your calendar for VBS 2019!

Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade Time: 9am-12pm Dates: June 10-13 High School Camp: High School Camp is a launching pad for getting connected with the church and, for others, camp is a time to build deeper Christ-centered relationships. While camp is only one week out of the year, it is a week where our students can step away from the distractions of life and focus on growing in their relationship with the Lord and with one another. Each day small groups will also spend time discussing the scriptures and teaming up to compete in recreation.

Dates: July 21-25 Cost: $325 until June 9, $370 from June 10-July 10 Kids Camp: Pastor John Wohlgemuth will be teaching us what it means to run this race called life, not in our own strength or power but in the power of Jesus, while thinking about one another.

Ages: 3rd-5th grade Dates: July 29-August 1 Cost: $350 until June 30,$360 from July 1-17 Integris Summer Camp 5500 N Independence, OKC 949-6888 Camp Fun & Fit: is our full time summer child care program. Children are in groups based on age and spend their summer days going on field trips, on and off site activities including art projects, cooking projects, outdoor activities, video arcade and other interactive games, science experiments and much more! Fun & Fit is a school-aged child care program for children who are at least four-years-old AND

have completed Pre-K to those who are NO OLDER than 12 years as of August 1 of the current year.

KanaKuk Kamps (417) 277-3000 KampOut! Day Camp: KampOut! is a 1-Week high energy, non-stop excitement, traveling Christian day camp experience from Kanakuk for 5 to 12 year olds! Every KampOut! Kamper will see and hear that God is a loving Father and wonderful Creator who loves them and desires for us to love others. Our counselors have been hand-picked for their Christ-like patience and sensitivity, and they are committed to creatively share the importance of a life lived for Jesus Christ! Kids will have a blast flying down our zipline, scaling the climbing wall, bouncing in the incredible inflatables, and laughing at our crazy skits! North Pointe Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church in Edmond are hosting KampOut! Day Camps from July 22-26.

Registration remains open for Kanakuk overnight Kamps for children ages 6-18 years old with more than 70 sports and activities on six Kamp sites in Branson and Lampe, Mo. Learn more, find the itinerary and register for KampOut! or any overnight Kanakuk Kamp at kanakuksummer. com.

Kickingbird Golf Club 1600 E Danforth Rd 405-341-5350 SNAG: Nontraditional equipment is used to teach young children golf’s fundamentals in a FUN environment. Class size limited to twelve. Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm Ages 4-7. $55/child per two-week class.

Dates: May 7 - May 16, August 6 - August 15, September 17 - September 26, October 8 - October 17 2019 Family Fun Nights: Play 9-Holes with the Family. Special Junior tees, a FREE putting course, $3 range tokens, food and beverage discounts. Tee Times start at 5pm Cost: $8 Green Fees, $8 Carts Dates: April 27, May 18, June 15, July 27, August 24, September 21.

Kids Play Free Mondays: Come out and enjoy a round of golf for FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult. If the junior chooses to ride there will be a cart fee. Ages 4-17 Mondays after 6pm E.C. Hafer Junior Golf Program: Each camp includes 3 days of Junior Golf instruction each day from 9:00-11:00am Limited to 8 students/instructor. There will be 4 weeks offered for the 2019 season. The cost is $120. Ages 6-13.

Dates: June 17-19, June 24-26, July 8-10, July 22-24 Kickingbird Tennis Center 1500 East Danforth, Edmond 405-348-3120 2019 Summer Camps: Camps run Monday-Friday. Campers can buy a new racquet for only $12 Ages 4-5 Time: 12:30-1:30pm Cost: $70 Dates: May 27-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5 Ages 6 and up Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Cost: $125 Dates: May 27-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9 Lake Thunderbird Boathouse 1312 Indian Point Rd, Norman 405-447-4974 Kids Summer Camp: These one-week programs will teach beginning sailing in our new RS Tera and RS Zest fleet. No previous sailing or boating experience required.

Student learn the safe, responsible way to rig, launch and sail small boats, while improving their self-confidence, coordination and teamwork. Our all-volunteer instructors are certified by U.S. Sailing and follow nationally recognized standards.

Classes limited to 12 students.

Time: 9am-3pm Cost: $200 Intermediate Sailing Intermediate Camp: Three days of instruction build on the knowledge and skills learned in the Sailing Smart Camp. Students will improve sailing on all points of sail, especially upwind.

They will be introduced to racing, including the rules, the start, and sailing the course. Weather permitting we will take a longer destination sail. Boats may include prams, Lasers, RS Tera, RS Zest, theamerican and Harbor 14 sloops, and perhaps a larger keelboat. Instructors are US Sailing Small Boat and Basic Keelboat certified Ages: 9-14 Time: 9am-3pm Cost: $150 Adult Small Boat Class: No sailing experience required. Students will learn the basics of sailing including how to rig, launch, steer, and trim sails. Teaching boats include RS Tera, Sunfish, Laser andamerican 14.6. Classroom and online learning will supplement on-the-water instruction.

Class is limited to 8 students.

Ages 14 and up Cost: $200 LibertyFest Libertyfest.org Edmond’s Fourth of July Festival: LibertyFest has 10 festival events to excite, entertain and dazzle our audiences. Go to libertyfest.org for more information. June 22 – July 6.

Lyric Theatre 1727 NW 16th Street, OKC 405-524-9310 ThelmaGaylordAademy.com Summer Camps at Lyric Theatre: One Week Camps: June 3-7 and July 22-August 2. Table Top Role Playing oneweek-one-act competitive speech coaching, musical theatre, and musical dance.

101 Dalmatians – ages 7-12: June 3-7 James and the Giant Peach – ages 9-18, technical theatre camp available: ages 9-18.

Junie B. Jones – ages 8-16, technical theatre camp available: July 8-21 Extended daycare available – scholarships available for all productions and camps.

Martin Park Nature Center 5000 W Memorial Rd, OKC 405-297-1429 Outdoor Skills Camp: This week-long day camp, campers will learn how to prepare and survive in the outdoors. Camp staff will lead hikes, and outdoor sessions about fishing, archery, shelter building, animal tracking, water filtration, plant and animal identification, and more!

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Special Events!

Day Out With ThomasTM Halloween Train Christmas Train Birthday Parties

Ages: 8-12 Cost: $200 Time: 8am- 4pm Dates: June 3-7 Nature Career Camp: Learn about careers in the field of Natural Sciences. You will go on field trips to the OK Department of Wildlife, Department of Environmental Quality, the National Park Service, City of Oklahoma City Animal Welfare and Waste Management and receive handson experience. You will also have fun participating in archery, hiking and nature studies.

Ages: 8-12 Cost: $250 Time: 7:30am- 5:30pm Dates: June 17-21 Memorial Road Church of Christ 2221 E Memorial Rd 405-478-0166 VBS 2019: Chillin’ with the Fam: Come “chill” at Memorial Road Christ of Church this summer and enjoy meaningful messages and ice cold treats!

Dates: June 18, July 9, August 9 My Gym Edmond 838 W Danforth Rd 405-324-9182

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My Gym Camp: My Gym camp is simply the best! Children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. Our themes and programs change daily, so no two camp days at My Gym are ever the same. Whether you are looking for the best place to send your children on cold and rainy days or trying to keep them active and cool during the hot summer months, My Gym camp is the place to be. We make it easy for parents with our drop-off program, pay-by-the day options, and multi-day and sibling discounts.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 1700 Northeast 63rd St., OKC 405-478-2250 Saturdays for Kids: Oklahoma Animals Meet Oklahoma animals at a special 45-minute presentation by the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens at 10:15am. Following the presentation, make a fun animal craft and see what animals you can find represented in the Museum’s art collection. Free for children and accompanying adults. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Date: May 4 Time: 10am-12pm Annual Chuck Wagon Festival: Museum grounds and galleries. Join us for this two-day, fun-filled family weekend showcasing chuck wagon food samples, butter making with Ag in the Classroom, artisan

demonstrations, bandanna decorating, live music, rope making with Ward Family Trick Ropers, Western reenactors, face painting, children’s craft stations, photos with a longhorn, giant puzzles, dress up areas, and more! For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/chuckwagon. Admission purchased at the door: $15 per person. Free for children 12 & under $5 off Date: May 25 Time: 10am-4pm Saturdays for Kids: Cowboy Life: Cowboy life was not all about taking care of cattle. Out on the range or on long cattle drives, cowboys also had to take care of themselves. Discover how they cared for their day-to-day needs and what they did for entertainment. Free for children and accompanying adults. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Date: June 1 Time: 10am-12pm Saturdays for Kids: Independence Day Celebration: With a cake walk and a variety of other activities, there is certain to be something for guests of all ages. Free for children and accompanying adults.

Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Date: July 6 Time: 10am-12pm National Day of the Cowboy: Come join in the fun on National Day of the Cowboy! Begin with a larger-than-life performance of Pecos Bill and the Ghost Stampede by Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. Young Missy Cougar-Wildcat has always wished she could live an adventure as big as her home state, and when the roughest, rowdiest cowboy of all enters her world, she quickly finds herself up to

her braids in a brand new legend packed with action, laughs, and the world’s largest prairie dog.

Date: July 27 Time: 10am-12pm Saturdays for Kids: Create a Brand: Ranchers use brands to show which cattle are theirs. Learn how to read a brand and then create your own design. Free for children and accompanying adults. Available while supplies last. This program is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

Date: August 3 Time: 10am-12pm

OKC Parks and Recreation parks.okc.gov Fit For Youth Day Camp: Let us fill your summer break with fun, fitness, and friendship! Join us in a day camp of engaging activities including sports, arts, swimming, recreational activities, nature, and an included weekly field trip. Campers will go home with a t-shirt and lots of fun memories! Bring a sack lunch and drink; breakfast and snacks are provided.

We swim every Monday and Wednesday at the Foster indoor pool! Please bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes with your camper. Swim shoes, caps, goggles, and water toys are also allowed, however no large inflatables please. For more information, or if you would like to be added to the waiting list for any week of camp please call 297-2412 or email camp@okc.gov.

Ages: 6-14 Cost: $90/week, $85/sibling $80/week, $75/sibling for weeks 1 and 6 Time: 8am-5pm Dates: May 28- August 9 Summer Skateboard Clinics: A true introduction to skateboarding for those who have never skateboarded before.

Course includes focus on basic safety, park etiquette, and building foundational skills for further development. The skills learned in this course will set students up for whatever styles of skating they are interested in. This course is the most basic and introductory, no experience required.

Skaters can bring their own deck, or we have boards during the duration of camp!

Ages: 5-15 Cost: $100 Time: 9am-12pm Dates: May 29-31, June 12-14, June 26-28, July 10-12, July 24-26 12 Dancing Princesses Performing Arts Camp: Come join us for a rollicking good time in our 12 Dancing Princesses Day Camp. This camp introduces participants to stage directions, theatre terminology, as well as the audition process. Each day includes warm-ups and theatre games so dress comfortably and please, no open toed shoes. At the end of this two-week experience everyone will have a place in our final production. Our play itself is lighthearted and fun. Characters include a gaggle of princesses, an overprotective father who just happens to be king, several bumbling princes, a zany trio of witches, palace maids and ladies in waiting, not to mention a rocking magical night spot run by fairies where there is fun to be had!

Enroll now to save your spot!

Ages: 6-17 Cost: $190 Time: 8am-5pm Dates: June 3-14 Youth Artist Camp: Unleash your child’s inner Picasso or Monet in our handson and creative week-long Youth Artist Camp. This camp is for the beginner artists who are ready to learn the basics of art, and will include instruction in painting with watercolor, painting with acrylics, molding 3D objects with clay, and the 7 principles of art. We will be working in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Arts Council to bring life to your child’s imagination this summer in Youth Artist Camp! Bring lunch and a drink, snack is provided. The listed age range is merely a suggestion. If you have a young artist who is ready to learn advanced concepts of art and put time into long term art projects, our advanced level Youth Artist Camp may be right for them!

Ages: 6-9 Cost: $70 Time: 9am-1pm Dates: June 10-14 Junior Golf Camp: This summer camp will teach Golf Fundamentals through fun and educational activities designed to develop more positive and confident students, both on and off the course. Through each golf activity a child will learn multiple golf skills, etiquette/responsibility on the course and the rules of golf. Upon completion of the camp all golfers will acquire Certification at the First Tee PLAYER Level which will allow golfers to advance to the second level, PAR Level, through Fall and Spring Programs.

Ages: 9-17 Cost: $65 Time: 8:30am-12:30pm Dates: June 1114, July 16-19 Frozen Jr. Performing Arts Camp: A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! This camp introduces participants to stage directions, theatre terminology, as well as the audition process. Each day includes warm-ups and theatre games so dress comfortably and please, no open toed shoes. At the end of this two-week experience everyone will have a place in our final production.

Ages: 6-17 Cost: $190

Time: 8am-5pm Dates: June 17-28 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Our ever popular Outdoor Adventure Camp is back for Summer 2019! Our goal with this camp is for your child to challenge themselves and step outside their comfort zone through participating in fun and engaging activities. With positive group interactions your child will gain important life skills and gain the confidence of real life adventurers! Campers will spend the week rock climbing, scuba diving, tree climbing, fishing, making s’mores, setting up a campsite, archery, and so much more! Campers will meet every day at Foster Recreation Center and visit several exciting locations around the OKC metro.

Ages: 8-13 Cost: $167 Time: 9am-5pm Dates: June 17-21 Discover Magic Camp: Let Oklahoma Parks and Recreation fill your summer with magic! Using the Discover Magic curriculum, Magician Joe Coover teaches your child to explore their creativity whether they’re a seasoned magician or just dabbling in the world magic. Beyond the tricks your child will gain skills such as self-confidence and speaking to a group.

Joe’s Magic Camp is not just magic curriculum... it’s a life skills course cleverly camouflaged as magic classes. Campers will go home at the end of the week with a magic kit, graduation wand to show off on their new tricks, and confidence which rivals that of professionals! There is an $80 kit fee due on the first day of camp.

Ages: 7-15 Cost: $80 + $80 magic kit fee Time: 9am-1pm Date: June 24-28 Time: 1-5pm Dates: July 22-26 STEM Fun with Microsoft: OKC Parks is back at Microsoft for two day camps this summer!! Students ages 7-15 will learn about STEM, and how much fun STEM can be. Build a robotic finger, then learn the code to make it move; use the Microsoft Office Suite to create your own story, then make it come to life on the “big screen”; or learn coding basics with Minecraft, and make it rain ocelots and wolves. The possibilities are endless!

Ages: 8-12 Cost: $80 Time: June: 9am-1pm July: 1-5pm Date: June 24-28, July 22-26 Matilda Jr. Performing Arts Camp: The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Come join us for a rollicking good time in Matilda Jr. Day Camp. This camp introduces participants to stage directions, theatre terminology, as well as the audition process. Each day includes warm-ups and theater games so dress comfortably and please, no open toed shoes. At the end of this two-week experience everyone will have a place in our final production.

Ages: 6-17 Cost: $190 Time: 8am-5pm Dates: July 1-12 Youth Artist Camp-Advanced: Unleash your child’s inner Picasso or Monet in our hands-on and creative week-long Youth Artist Camp. This camp is for the advanced artists, who are ready to take their creative skills to the next level! Let Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation and the Oklahoma City Arts Council teach your child higher level concepts of art with instruction in painting with watercolor and acrylics, abstract design, sculpting 3D objects with clay and other medias, weaving, and more!

Ages: 10-14 Cost: $70 Time: 9am-1pm Dates: July 8-12 Getting to know....Footloose- Teen Performing Arts Camp: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the adjustment to his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the local laws including a ban on dancing - which are the brainchild of a local preacher bent on exercising control over the town’s youths.

When the Reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her heart on Ren, her boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation and many of the locals are eager to believe the worst about the new kid! This camp, just for teens, introduces participants to stage directions, theatre terminology, as well as the audition process. Each day includes warm-ups and theatre games so dress comfortably and please, no open toed shoes. At the end of this two-week experience everyone will have a place in our final production.

Ages: 12-17 Cost: $190 Time: 8am-5pm Dates: July 15-26 OKC Zoo 2101 NE 50th St. Oklahoma City 405-424-3344 SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPS May 28th: Sharks, Skates, and Rays; dive into the amazing world of sharks, skates, and rays! Swim on over as we learn about these amazing fishes and see some up-close too!

May 29th: Clever Cats; lions, tigers, and other wild cats OH MY! Pounce into a fun filled day of spying manes, stripes, and paws!

May 30th: Slithering Snakes; why do snakes get such a bad rap? Slither over as we explore theiramazing features and how they are beneficial to us and are an important part of the ecosystem.

May 31st: Let’s Get Blooming; stop and smell the roses, and the other flowers too!

Trek through the forest, flutter through

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EDMOND FINE ARTS INSTITUTE SUMMER 2019 CLASS SCHEDULE MAY 29 - AUGUST 15

MAY 2929 - JUNE 1 MAY - JUNE

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Anchors Aweigh Wed-Fri 10:00-2:00 Clay for Kids (3 wks) Thurs, May 30, June 6 & June 13 4:30-6:00 2nd - 5th grade, $70 Little Artists Thurs 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20 Welcome to Agrabah!

Saturday 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33 Magic Lamp (Clay) Saturday 1:00-3:30 2nd grade & up, $47

JUNEJUNE 3-7

Old Age Theatre Makeup Workshop (Theatre) Mon 2:00-4:00 9-16 years, $39 Art Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

1-3 JULY 1JULY -3 No Kids Classes

Pizza with Monet Wed 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

JULY JULY 8 - 13

Clay for Kids (cont) Thurs 4:30-6:00

Anchors Aweigh Rehearsal: Mon-Thur 10:00-2:00 Performances: June 7, 3:00 & 7:00 June 8, 3:00 & 7:00

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Art Escape Camp I Mon - Fri, June 18-22 9:30-2:00 1st - 6th grades, $220 Advanced Acting Workshop (Theatre) Mon 4:00-5:30 9-16 years, $23 Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20

Plaster Masks Tuesday 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

Clay for Kids (2 wks) Thur, June 20, 27 4:30-6:00 2nd - 5th grades, $46

JUNE 24 - 29 JUNE 24

It’s a Zoo in Here!

Thur 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

JUNE 10 - 1410 JUNE

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Little Artists Camp June 11, 12, 13 Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00-Noon 3-6 years, $95 Magical Journeys for Preschoolers Mon 10:00-10:50 3-5 years, $20

Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103 Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:30 3-6 years, $20

Kids Clay (2 day class) Wed & Thur 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $71 Cartooning Thur 6:00-8:00 4th grade & up, $33

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20

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Wild About Horses...Crazy for Art (class held at Jen’s farm) Mon 8:30-11:00 8 years & up, $41

Clay for Kids (cont) Thurs 4:30-6:00

Van Gogh Flowers Tues 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

Clay for Kids (3 wks) Thurs, July 11, 18, 25 2nd - 5th grades, $70

Make ‘em Laugh Summer Theatre Camp July 24-28 9:30-2:00 2nd - 8th grades, $220

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20

Magical Journeys for Preschoolers Mon 10:00-10:50 3-5 years, $20 Pastel Drawing with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

Artsy Architects Mon-Thur 9:30-Noon or 1:30-4:00 2nd grade & up, $165

Pet Portraits Wed 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

8 - 13

Little Artists Camp July 9, 10, 11 Tues, Wed, Thur 10:00-Noon 3-6 years, $95

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20

JUNE JUNE 17 - 21 17

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Kids Spinning (Clay) Sat 1:00-3:30 2nd grade & up, $47

All Things Summer Sat 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33 Birds of a Feather (Clay) Sat 1:00-3:30 2nd grade & up, $47

JULY 15 - 19

JUNE 24 - 29

Art Escape Camp II July 16-20 9:30-2:00 1st - 6th grades, $220 Annie: It’s a Hard Knock Life Musical Theatre Workshop Mon, Tues, Wed 4:00-6:00 7-12 years, $92

JULYJULY 22 - 26 22

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Art Escape III July 22-26 9:30-2:00 2nd - 8th grades, $220 Tech Theatre Workshop Mon, Tues, Wed 4:00-6:00 7-12 years, $77 Art Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up. $103 Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20 Clay for Kids (cont) Thur 4:30-6:00

JULY - AUGUST 2 2 JULY2929 - AUGUST Art Escape Camp IV July 29-Aug 2 9:30-2:00 1st - 6th grades, $220 Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103 Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20 Clay for Kids (2 wks) Thur, Aug 1 & 8 4:30-6:00 2nd - 5th grades, $46

AUGUST AUGUST 5-9

5-9

Little Artists Camp Aug 6, 7, 8 Tues, Wed, Thur 10:00-Noon 3-6 years, $95 Magical Journeys for Preschoolers Mon 10:00-10:50 3-5 years, $20 Mary Poppins: Step in Time Musical Theatre Workshop Mon, Tues, Wed 4:00-6:00 7-12 years, $92 Art Studio with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

Clay for Kids (cont) Thur 4:30-6:00

Beginning Art with Gary Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45 2nd grade & up, $103

Clay for Kids (cont) Thur 4:30-6:00

Life at the Beach Sat 10:00-Noon 2nd grade & up, $33

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:45 3-6 years, $20

Little Artists Thur 4:30-5:20 3-6 years, $20

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps Trek through the forest, flutter through the butterfly garden, and admire ancient trees all while learning how important plants are to our natural world.

Summer Camps: Looking for a unique adventure filled with fun for your child this summer? Come join us for summer camps taking place at the Zoo all summer long!

Summer camps are filled with crafts, animal guests, exhibit tours on Zoo grounds, and many more activities! We have camps for 4-15 year olds. Attend half day (4-5 years only) or stay with us all day! Call 405-425-0218 for camp questions and to find out more specific details about camp themes.

Oklahoma Children’s Theatre 2501 North Blackwelder, OKC 405-606-7003 Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Each summer hundreds of kids choose to spend their summer with Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. Its start to finish of endless fun as we present weekly sessions filled with creative visual and performing arts opportunities. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre offers camps for ages 3-16! For more information, call 405-6067003 or contact us online.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Drive 405-236-3100 Babies at the Museum: Join us for a gallery program designed especially for our youngest visitors! During Babies at the Museum, babies ages 0-24 months will enjoy playtime in our mezzanine while their caregivers sip on complimentary coffee. Then, experience structured gallery activities and full day admission so you can explore the Museum with your little one after the program ends.

Oklahoma Railway Museum 3400 NE Grand Blvd, OKC 405-424-8222 Train Rides: Come take a ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum on our historic MKT mainline track. You will enjoy a train ride in our historic passenger coaches pulled by our vintage diesel locomotives.

Train Rides are available for kids of all ages (0 to 99+) every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, April through August.

Train rides last approximately 40 minutes.

Additional tickets will be available at the Museum on the Saturday of the ride.

Day Out With Thomas: Take a ride with Thomas, meet the railway controller Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in the Imagination Station, see authentic engines and enjoy tons of other activities. Tickets are $18 for ages two and older on both Saturday and Sunday. Friday’s tickets are $16.00 each.

Tickets purchases of 20 or more are $14.

Children under two rides free as a lap child. Service charges apply for advance purchases. Advanced purchase of tickets is highly recommended, as the rides often sell out. Our event runs from 8am until 6pm, and we’ll be out having fun, rain or shine.

Dates: September 27-29, October 4-6 Oops I Arted 405-476-9211 Oops I Arted is a bright & lively art studio in that offers a multitude of art classes to individuals, groups, children and adults in a fun and inviting atmosphere!

Pollard Theatre 120 West Harrison Avenue, Guthrie 405-282-2800 Beehive: The 60’s Musical: Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” Beehive nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, these young ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation – all accomplished by a vast array of the most celebrated and memorable songs of the era. Dates: April 12- May 4 Disaster!: Straight from Broadway, Disaster features some of the most unforgettable songs of the ‘70s including “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “Iam Woman”, “Hot Stuff” and “I Will Survive” as what begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a casino ship succumbs to earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive ...or at least escape the killer rats. Dates: June 7-29 Results Fitness and Nutrition Center 801 Signal Ridge Drive 405-562-2091 resultsok.com Summer Program: Participants in our summer program receive instruction from a certified personal trainer that specializes in youth fitness. During the course, kids will be taught proper form and training function, nutrition, speed, agility, and endurance. This program is fast-paced and built to challenge students in all aspects of their athletic training based on their individual/sports needs.

RIVERSPORT Summer Camps 405-552-4040 riversportokc.org RIVERSPORT camps are a great way for kids to take a break from the ordinary and try something new! Week-long day camps are available in the Boathouse District and at Lake Hefner, each offering a unique experience. Novice camps introduce kids to rowing, paddling, or sailing, and many have added Adventure activities like zip lining, the SandRidge Sky Trail, and RIVERSPORT Rapids whitewater center.

Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl. Oklahoma City 405-602-3760 Summer Camps: School’s out, but the learning doesn’t stop! Science Museum Oklahoma offers fantastic camps for Oklahoma City metro families. Science Museum Oklahoma offers camps for kids from pre-K up to 6th grade. Camps for Early Explorers (Pre-K and Kindergarten) are from 9am to noon and are $100 per camper, per week for members and $125 for non-members. Camps for Explorers (Grades 1-3) and Innovators (Grades 4-6) are from 9am to 4pm and are $225 per camper, per week for members and $250 for non-members.

Dates: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 2226, July 29-August 2 Space Day: On Space Day, blast off into a world of flight, robotics and space exploration! This action-packed day is all about the science of space with special hands-on activities and live demonstrations, plus the museum’s permanent exhibits with NASA artifacts, the Mercury Capsule Simulator and more.

Date: May 3 Time: 9am-2pm Tinkerfest: Tinkerfest is a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity! Tinkerfest encompasses the entire museum and grounds, bringing together makers, artists, crafters, engineers, and educators to showcase how their diverse skills converge. Have you ever repaired something that was broken? Toyed with a recipe?

Taken something apart just to see what was inside? That’s tinkering!

Date: September 28 Time: 9am-4pm UCO Oklahoma Center for Arts Education 405-974-3754 Summer Dance Workshop: Wanna dance? Then join us for a one-week dance-packed workshop with daily classes in ballet, modern, and jazz taught by nationally recognized guest artist Bill Evans, Don Halquist, Macaira Pinto and the UCO Dance faculty. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday afternoon performance for friends and family.

Youth track: ages 8-12, teen track: ages 13-17, college track: 18 and up Date: June 3-7 Time: 9am-4pm Summer Dance Repertory: Students that enroll in the Dance Repertory will work with UCO faculty Kim Loveridge to create a new work that will be performed both at the Summer Dance Workshop final show and the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival in July. The students will rehearse 2-3 additional times (dates/ times TBA with cast) prior to the Festival’s tech week and performances. Open to students 13 and up.

Date: June 3-7 Time: 5-8pm Summer Drama Workshop- Youth Track: Students are broken into groups, with each group participating in daily supervised classes in make-up, scenery, props, costumes, acting, music, and movement.

To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during a performance for friends and family at 5pm. Open to students ages 7-12.

Session 1- 101 Dalmations: June 10-14 Session 2- Aristocats: July 15-19 Time: 9am-5pm Summer Drama Workshop- Teen Track: Teen Track students will choose between a Performance Track or Design Tech Track.

For the Performance Track, students will audition for roles then spend the week together as a cast in blocking, learning lines/songs, and rehearsing for the production. For the Design Tech Track, students will create all of the costumes, props, and scenery for the production. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during a performance for friends and family at 3pm Open to students 13-18.

Session 1- Mary Poppins: June 10-14 Session 2- Music Man: July 15-19 Time: 9am-5pm Rock Camps: Get ready to jam! The students are broken up into different rock bands and are coached by ACM@UCO faculty members. The rock stars in training will also participate in master classes to maximize their learning experience while playing with other highly motivated musicians! To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday afternoon performance for friends and family. Open to students 12-18 with at least one year of experience.

2019 Summer Movies

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May 3

Ugly Dolls (NR)

June 7

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG)

May 10 Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG)

June 21

Toy Story 4 (NR)

May 17

A Dog’s Journey (NR)

July 19

The Lion King (NR)

May 24

Aladdin (NR)

August 16 The Angry Birds Movie 2 (NR)

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2019 Summer Activities & Camps

Session 1: June 17-21 Session 2: July 15-19 Time: 10am-4pm UCO Jazz Lab 9th Annual Summer Jazz Camp: Open to all instrumentalists age 14 and up with at least 2 years playing experience.

Dates: June 23-28 The MUSIC Camp: Every student will choose a major ensemble and two electives. There will be evening social events for students. Private lessons will also be available. On the last day of camp there will be a concert for family and friends.

Open to band, orchestra, and choir students ages 14-18.

Date: July 7-13 Dance & Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp: We are excited to host our 12th annual Dance & Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp featuring a Broadway song mash-up. The students will participate in daily dance rehearsals, acting rehearsals, and music classes in a fun and safe environment. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday morning performance for friends and family. Open to students ages 13 and up.

Dates: July 15-19 Time: 9:30am-2pm High School Art Camp Dates: July 22-26 Time: 10am-4pm

UCO Soccer Camp Tom Thompson Soccer Facility www.thecentralsoccer.com College Girls ID Prospect Camps: The College Elite Prep Camp is a very challenging camp designed to give elite soccer players a feel for the game at the college level. Players will experience an actual

college fitness test, participate in intense training sessions that Broncho soccer players see day in and day out, as well as have an opportunity to play against other top prospects in evening matches.

This is a commuter camp, campers will be responsible to secure their own lodging, transportation, and meals.

Grades: 8-12 Time: 10am-4pm Dates: June 9, July 13 Central Day Camps: Central Day camps are in their 20th year of existence and are the most exciting training opportunity a young player can experience. The basic fundamentals of soccer skills are introduced, combined with an educational and challenging curriculum that players love taking part in. Each day ends with fun and challenging games that incorporate the skills learned that day. Players participate in a closing ceremony that consists of coaches vs players games, contests, awards, and written evaluations.

Ages: 5-18 Time 9am-12pm Dates: June 10-13, August 5-8 Central Attacking & Goalkeeper Camp: This soccer camp is an intense two days of specialized training for the serious soccer players ages 8-18 years, who have a strong desire to learn and train to be the best player that they can be. Campers will be divided into training groups based upon grade.

Grades: 3-12 Dates: August 3-4 UCO Summer Events UCO Endeavor Games: The University of Central Oklahoma’s annual Endeavor Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities provides children, adults and military service members with physical disabilities

an opportunity to display their talents in a proper and competitive setting against individuals with similar disabilities. The games will offer 10 sports and will run from June 6-9. For more information visit UCOEndeavorGames.com or email ucoendeavor@uco.edu.

Volleyball Camps: All Skills Camp 1: In this camp we will cover all fundamental skills as well as some defensive maneuvers. All campers will be placed into smaller groups to ensure the proper instruction and attention. If you would like to be exposed to all skills of volleyball, this is definitely the camp to attend. It’s without a doubt our most attended camp.

Grades: 6-8 Time 9am-4pm Dates: June 10-12 College Prep- All Skills Camp 2: This camp will be geared toward high school athletes and those that have aspirations of playing in college. The participants will be grouped in smaller teams to maximize touches with the ball. Offensive and defensive skills will be covered and lots of instructions will be given during game like drills.

Grades: 9-12 Time 1-4pm Dates: June 10-12 Beginning Hitter Camp: In the Beginner Hitter Camp we will stress all components of hitting from foot work, balance, jumping, mechanics of the arm swing and contact with the ball.

Grades: 5-7 Time: 9am-12pm Date: June 13 Advance Hitter Camp: Attend this camp if you want to become a more efficient hitter by learning proper technique of the arm swing that will withstand years and years of playing. Learn to increase your

vertical and minimize knee injuries. You will be exposed to attacking different speeds of sets.

Grades: 8-12 Time: 1-4pm Date: June 13 Defensive Camp: Defensive Camp has always been a popular one. We will go through serve-receive passing, defending attacked balls and the difference between the two. We will also cover defensive footwork and the athletes will get lots of repetition touches.

Grades: 6-9 Time: 9am-12pm Date: June 14 UCO Wellness Center: Outdoor Adventure Camp: Children in grades 3-8 can participate in paddle sports, land games, and challenge courses. Campers will also learn camping skills like camp site set up, fire building, and the basics of hiking.

Dates: July 16-18

Will Rogers Gardens 3400 NW 36th St, OKC 405-297-1392 Garden Explorers Camp: Join us while we have fun digging in the soil, planting container gardens, creating crafts, and learning about how to design a garden.

Find out what’s “bugging” your plants as we explore the world of insects, plants, and diseases. We will enjoy the grounds of the Will Rogers Arboretum as well as take field trips! Space is limited to 10 students, so sign up fast! Nutritious snacks will be provided, but parents will need to provide a sack lunch and drink.

Ages: 8-12 Cost: $195 Time: 8am-4pm Date: June 24-28, July 29-August 2