20 Best Summer Programs In Oklahoma City, OK (2022 Updated)

I'm OSSM co98, and I wish I had better grasped the opportunity that the school presented to me. To begin, I wish I had chosen a major -other- than math when I had started college, because by the end of my four semesters I would have had enough transfer credits to claim a -minor- in math. I also wish I had taken a year off from college after graduating. OSSM's claim that it has "one of the most rigorous curriculums in the nation" is no baseless brag, and after four semesters I was definitely a bit burned out. But mostly, I wish I had learned how to apply myself to studying -before- attending the school. As bright as I may be… man, I had trouble keeping up. And I also had difficulty asking the teachers for help – not because they didn't offer, and not because they wouldn't have helped if I had asked. I just was a punk kid who thought he knew it all. I'm far enough along in my life, now, to know how little I know, and to accept that I'll never know everything. One thing I know for sure, though… OSSM has few peers in this country.Wood TheStoryteller

This school changed my life. I came from a place of cows, farmland, and food stamps. This school opened my eyes to what I could do with my life and I grew as a person. OSSM helped me get a full-ride scholarship to a private university – our college counselor drove me to the interview himself because I didn't have a ride. This speaks volumes about the hearts of the faculty and how much they want their students to succeed. I am now a physician. I am lucky to have been a part of OSSM. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for those two tough, transformative years.Marina Kravtsova

This is a top notch school offering courses and other opportunities rural Oklahoma students would never get otherwise. I'm an OSSM alumni (CO2016) and while my experience was tainted by bad administrators, I made incredible friends, developed great study skills, and got to do research at OU as a high school student. I can also say that some of the friends I made went to Ivy League schools, close to full ride, coming from rural schools that would have been happy if they had just gone to community college. Its can be a tough place, but it truly changes lives.Mary Loveless

Price: $15 Duration: 60 – 90 minutes (with no temporary exhibit on the 3rd floor) Beautiful art museum with a large collection of Dale Chihuly blown glass in addition to another large glass display and collection of European and American paintings. This museums has fantastic descriptions accompanying each piece helping you to fully appreciate the art. These are among the best and most complete descriptions we have seen in any art museum and highly appreciate. Well worth a stop if you are in OKC. COVID: When we visited on a weekday in September 2022 it was not crowded though very few were wearing masks. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$11–15Lou Fegans

The Chihuly exhibit is unlike any other I have seen around the country. I did the whole exhibit twice and intend to go again. Additionally the photography exhibition on the third floor was a group of some of the most iconic sports photos of my life. It was neat seeing the actual photos instead of a magazine page. The middle level has paintings new and old and I enjoyed every single one. I can't recommend this place enough! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$11–15Chonkyfire9

This place was nothing short of amazing it showed me different genre's of art, from cultural to classic media forms. At the entry your greeted with friendly and knowledgeable staff who can direct you. Also in the entry there is a glass blown art piece that we were told took 14 days to install made by one of the local artists and his staff. This place is a must see if you are ever in OKC visiting. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$6–10Magicbowl1

Visiting the memorial is a visceral experience. We decided to buy museum tickets at 4:15, thinking it would be plenty of time to finish by 6 PM close. We were quite rushed toward the end. The video footage, interviews with survivors, and items on display that were collected both as evidence and as momentos from survivors and rescuers are incredible. Plan to spend another 30-60 minutes outside, walking around the reflecting pool and contemplating Survivor Tree. We also made the decision to return after dark to view the memorial lit up at night. It is serene and even more beautiful. Very safe to walk around, as well. Highly recommend. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$11–15Kim Pish

Everybody goes during the day and it's absolutely beautiful during the day. I have also been in the daytime and love it I go to the marathon and compete. I happen to be in downtown and wanted to see it at night. There is a security guard so you don't feel unsafe. He was a very nice man. To see this place at night with the chairs lit was a whole nother experience unto itself. It was so quiet and peaceful you could just hear the reflection pulled trickling. The remembrance wall with the saying in the times are lit. It was a good time to just go and not have a lot of people. Where you could reflect pray for those people and their family look at the memory wall and just have your moment. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No waitYvon Farmer

Incredibly detailed account on that very tragic and unforgettable day in April 1995. I remember listening to the radio while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on this fateful day. The visit to the memorial brought back so many memories. It goes beyond comprehension how much evil McVeigh and Nichols had to plan for the extermination of potentially far more than the 168 lives they took. Thank you to the precious staff of the memorial for doing such a blessed job at being so compassionate and empathetic to all those families that lost loved ones so prematurely not so many years ago. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
No

Price for adult entry
$11–15Kevin and Janeen Chase

What a beautiful place to take a stroll and enjoy some time with your loved ones. There are plenty of chairs and benches all around the park area to sit down and have picnics or relax. The enclosed Children's area with the splash pad is particularly fun and super cute. There's a merry go round next to the Children's okay are as well. When we went, the Crystal Bridge Conservatory was closed for construction so we didn't get to see any of it. However, there was plenty to explore and enjoy around the botanical gardens. Tips: it seems the homeless come bathe and cool down at the splash pad, though they didn't seem threatening and kept their distance from the kids, that's something to look out for.Kashong Vang

Even though the green house is under construction and reopening by Fall 2022, the rest of the garden is still a fantastic space for strolls. There are sufficient shaded areas with benches if you are needing to simply sit and enjoy the greenery surrounding you. There are a couple of splash pads for young and old to cool off in the heat of summer. The streetcar stop is also nearby if you want a ride to Midtown or Bricktown. Tickets can be bought at a kiosk ($1-$3 per adult). Playground: The water park is a refreshing spot for young and old in the heat of summer. Dog-friendliness: The area is spaced out well with shaded spaces for dog owners to enjoy a stroll.Vincent Lee

The Busker Fair at the Myriad Botanical Gardens was a blast!!! It was a great event they do once a year towards the end of summer… We had ice cream from Wonder Pops, there was a taco truck and beer trailer as well. A night of fun for the whole Family!!! Playground: Is well maintained and can get a little busy with ask the little visitors but overall kid approved!!! Restrooms: Were very clean, sanitized and fully stocked with the essentials… Picnic area: Was clean and the tables were nice to sit at and eat while we watched all of the performers…Mistah Logo

This has been a family favorite and we try to visit every time we are in town. There is something here for all ages. It is also deceitfully big. It looks much smaller than it is – you can walk through a door and find yourself in a whole other wing. When planning your trip, here are my tips: Have multiple adults to supervise if you have multiple kids. There is a lot to see and they will want to run off. Some areas are closed off and have only one exit, but a lot of the areas are easy for excited kids to wander off. Wear comfortable shoes. You can spend a long time here. Our most recent visit, we spent 3.5 hours and still didn’t see/do everything we wanted to fit in. We did buy food at the cafe – I feel like the options have significantly decreased since the pandemic, so next time we will bring our food from home – but the food we got was enjoyed. There is a planetarium that does shows, so if you want to see one, be sure to check showtimes – and sometimes the lines will fill up quickly. They also do a live show near the entrance, so check the times for that, too. They are usually big hits, although we did not make it to a show this trip. Parking is free and we did not wait for tickets although we did arrive on a Wednesday. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
$16–20Jessica May

The whole family had fun. There is so much to do! And they really make everyone feel included. Not 1 but 2 Nursing rooms that included a quieter environment comfy chairs a couple toys for young while mom is busy nursing and a sink! Love being able to wash my hands. This would have been a five star review except…. Nothing had Ben organized and refilled in most of the curiosity activities(paper cups. balls. Costumes ect) and certain activities should have a time limit or some thing. 1 family hogged 1 activety my family really wanted to try almost the whole day. And we were there open to close. Food is not bad priced and something for everyone or your allowed to bring your own. Was an amazing family day we will be doing again. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
$16–20Elisia Swearingen

I took a group 8-17 & we all had a blast. It’s perfect to escape the weather & well worth the price. The line to get lunch got ridiculously long. Had we waited, it would have been at least 45 minutes just to order. There are a ton of hands on things to do, you can easily spend the entire day there. I will say, the lady at the planetarium seemed a little, um, not nice at first. Once the show began it was different. She’s really good at her job. I think it may have been a field trip day though. Definitely go check this place out. You will be happy you did Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
Up to 10 min

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$16–20B Andrews

We drive down from Tulsa and always try to fill our day so the drive is worthwhile. I’d been looking forward to taking my 4 year old because he absolutely loves the zoo and we hadn’t been to this one in a few years. We went on a week day in September & my complaints are this: there’s a large area of construction so lots of paths are blocked off – totally get this, it happens & I’m understanding of that, however, this zoo is a complete maze. While walking around I saw very minimal signage to help point us in the right direction – I noticed chairs at the forks in the road where presumably they’d have someone help people who were lost, however, there was no one around. We had a map, but the map is confusing because the actual walking paths again had very little signage. We had to try 6 different vending machines before we could find one that worked or had water available & none of the food/rest areas were open. There is no zoo train but there is a tram that I believe takes you on a tour of the zoo – which we were going to do after getting so turned around and hardly seeing any animals but it wasn’t running. Not sure if they only run on the weekends or if we just happened to miss it that day. The employees we did encounter were nice and helpful and the zoo was very clean. Overall it felt like we walked a ton, got turned around a lot & saw very few animals. Disappointing because I know this is a really nice zoo. Having an updated map with the construction zones/blocked off paths clearly marked in addition to more signs around the zoo to show which animals are down which paths would have been such a tremendous help. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
$11–15Kirstin James

Most of the zoo is under construction currently. It would be nice if tickets were discounted since a good portion (pushing half or more) is under construction. But it's still a lot of fun! Some things were still left from the dino exhibit. The zoo is huge, give it at least 3 hours. Lots to see. Bring quarters (feeding ducks, turtles, fish), $1 and pennies (smashing), $5s (wax molds!) and then however you're going to pay for food. There should be exhibit signs for the construction. For the workers, the machines, what's going on. Kids like construction, too, and adults are curious. I would love to see signs about who is working, what they like, how the machines work and facts about them. How the company hired is contributing to making a better planet. They're missing a perfect chance to teach.Amber Jameson

Beautiful grounds, I would give it 3.75 stars if possible. The Africa exhibit is under construction to enlarge it so expect to walk a distance before seeing any animals. The zoo is somewhat hilly so manual wheelchairs are difficult – get a motorized if possible. Many of the animals were up close so we were able to see them well. I definitely recommend the tram ride! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
Up to 10 min

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$11–15Alicia Smith Fields

I can't speak to the actual course offerings, but I can attest to their treatment of potential customers/students. I went here yesterday to try and enroll in their Enterprise Development program as part of the Programming and Software Development track and was turned away with a three to four year wait period! That's longer than it would take to get into an actual college, and if it actually does take that long to get into a program, I would think that a disclaimer on their website might be helpful to avoid potential miscommunication in the future. I had been planning on taking this program for the past eight months or so, and it was a little disappointing to be turned away without even so much as having my information taken so that I could be notified when and if something opens up. Also, the fact that they offer free education for high school students but not for everyone else is completely ludicrous. If they are able to offer free education for high school students, why not do it for everyone? The gentleman that I spoke to seemed courteous and even shook the male student's hand that he saw before me, but then during my consultation he was extremely short and very unhelpful. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a female or what, but the disparity in attitude was a big red flag to me. Luckily there are other better options out there online, so I'll just use this as motivation to find an alternate route to achieve my career goals.Elizabeth S.

If you’re thinking of joining the esthetician/manucurist program READ THIS! I advise you take your money else where. I was on the waiting list for a year and was very excited about finally starting school. I’ve officially been here 4 months and can count on one hand how many times the instructor has actually taught me anything. I teach myself with YouTube videos and occasional help from my peers. I’m part of the manicurist program and originally planned to enroll back into this school for the esthetician program but I’d much rather take my money to an esthetician program at a different school. Where they actually care to teach you something at least twice a week. I have 3 months left and have hardly learned anything from my instructor! Do not feel prepared for my State Board exam at all.Kimberly Strob

I went through the cosmtology program in 2 years and I finished up my hours in June 2018. The teachers were all very nice and but didn’t set any of us up for success in the real world. They taught us how to pass state board but what’s the point of passing and having no skill. When trying to find jobs we are automatically at a disadvantage because we didn’t have enough hands on experience. It’s a nice start but you will need continued education to be as good as students who graduated from other schools. We needed more color theory and cutting classes and less cross words, word searches, pin curls and roller sets.Anonymous user

Big. Expansive. Does well for conventions. Marathon HQ it was this day I visited. My girl was registering to race. Out of towners every where. All support groups or vendors or racers… High excitement all around. My last visit here was for a high school graduation. Big deal then, too. Night & day difference. Literally. Busy. Big. If you live in OKC you'll come in here eventually…events are us…at Cox.Bridget Smith AlmaHausPress

The Event Center was okay. Definitely not excited about a $5.25 hot dog which they had hardly no fixings for at all. At the end of the event when we were mingling and someone the staff was a little rude in telling us to get out but they have like 500 chairs still to put away and we were in nobody's way. I think that guy was just having a bad day most of the staff was very friendlyOrion Parker

I love this place because they taught me well in the Pathways event all about Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Casting, and all about the Post Production world in Oklahoma! Best place in Oklahoma for your film productions and learning screenwriting! Best Regards, Emanuel Ray KyserDreamerz Productions LLC (Emanuel Kyser)

My husband and son are here this morning for a written driving test. Everyone here has greeted us, asked us if we need assistance, and has been thoroughly helpful. Even when we walked into the door to a common area, random people greeted us and asked if we needed help. I am extremely pleased and impressed, and I am honestly looking at their course catalog now. I hope my kids have the opportunity to take classes here. And, the campus is truly beautiful.Debra Stiger

I have looked for 20 minutes trying to find information on medication aide class and I couldn't find anything. I called up here and they told me to get online and go here and there to find it. I already did that this is why I called. All I wanted was the price and hours and I still have no idea but she could have just told me on the phone instead of explaining which tabs to click on. I'll just look into a different school.Elle Sgr

Proud graduate, Class of 2019, from the Radiologic Technology program there, and the first and, thus far, only gold medalist at the Postsecondary/Collegiate level from Metro Technology Centers at HOSA-Future Health Professionals' annual International Leadership Conference. I highly recommend Metro Technology Centers to anyone who is looking for a better life, especially in the health care field.amanhas landedhere

Gave 2 stars instead of 1 because the staff are very friendly and my kids have enjoyed it. However, they informed me that all of their class times have to shift because their staff are in school and have to go back. While that is totally understandable, I have 2 kids enrolled who are both in extra curricular activities. So Aqua-Tots wanted to give me evening classes which is not feasible with our schedule. They would not waive the 30 day notice, even though they gave me zero notice about changing class times. Said it was a corporate issue and that was in the fine print when I signed the documents. Fair enough, I signed but there should be more of a heads up about changes so that parents can plan accordingly. I at least get to keep the classes and use them as make-up classes, but it will take me a while before I can use them because of the scheduling conflict. There needs to be a better practice in accommodating families when last minute changes are made by the facility and not the parents.Eva Phillips

My kids have been signed up for a month, I work while so we have family take them. I have had several classes cancel because the pool is not chemically balances. I was just drafted again after asking for a cancel form 3 times and it has never come home with my children and no more has been made in the account. They are telling me no refunds are available and are not willing to work with me. I do not recommend them to anyone at this point, this has not been a good experience. Update: the manager just called me and refunded me personally and apologized for any miscommunication and cancelled my account for now. She was very nice and I really appreciated her call!Alyssa Witter

I cannot recommend Aqua Tots enough! All the instructors are phenomenal, although we especially love Coach Chelsea! The manager and front desk staff always make us feel so welcome. They know all my children by name and are genuinely excited to see us. It really helps set the tone for swim lessons. All 3 of my children take lessons and my two oldest(8yrs and 5yrs) quickly became proficient swimmers. My youngest(2yrs) is making tremendous progress even though she’s only 2. Aqua Tots lessons are worth every penny!Natalie Smith

Being a dance mom of an 8 year old at SYS is a two part experience. One is watching my daughter experimenting in a completely new way with her body and her mind, which I feel could have really only been achieved by Miss Hannah and Miss Paige. That’s the second part, the gentleness I see in the relationships between the teachers and students are so unique. I’m confident in saying that the instructors know each student well enough to know how they learn and perform and use this to bring out the most creative and best parts of them. We love SYS and will continue to attend classes here.Ashlee McCarroll

Sweet Yield has been the perfect place for our 6 year old daughter. Miss Hannah and Miss Paige create an environment of creativity and encouragement and it shows in each of the dancers. I love that the experience doesn’t end when we leave the studio. At home, my oldest shows us what she learns each week and is eager to “teach” her little sister. We are so thankful for the ladies of Sweet Yield.Katie Huskerson

We are thrilled to have found Sweet Yield Studio! Hannah and her team are incredible. Their vision and mission are unheard of and I have seen a love for dance spark in my daughter because of these sweet people. It is the perfect pairing of art and dance. My daughter has blossomed because of this studio. I believe she is more confident and creative because of their curriculum. We love it!Mary Austin

Has anyone ever been assaulted by any coaches here? Do they do background checks on the coaches? Ask the owner/coach. Do you trust them with your kids? Ask what happened. Check the county records. Dont go by what they say- go by what they do. Protect your kids.What did the parents and kids witness? Ask Jackson what happened at the tournament. The detective told me he can still plea.Clan bullies, address it. Any other family members been attacked? Ask about the bully huddle around a. 6. year old. How will coach Jackson plead? Again protect your kids.More to come.Not harassment- check the records. Assault is not a game. Check the county records. Assault is not integrity to most people. Its on file. Did you assault me when no one was looking- I have several witnesses, including the mom- she told the detective. Address the charges.The attorney said I should give you a chance to settle. Ask the owner if he assaulted someone? The mother and kids witnessed it- are you denying it? How will you plead? The coaches were there at the bully huddle. What did you teach the kids? You talk about doing the right thing- then do something completely opposite Will you trust a teacher who assaulted a family member? Search assault records Dominique Jackson.Bobby Jones

My wife and I took some classes here and absolutely feel in love with the atmosphere. We signed our daughter up for the summer camp and she loved it they truly go above and beyond for the kids. They planned activities each week for all the kids from field trips to activities at the camp. They always keep in great contact with the parents letting us know what was going on and what they would be doing week to week. All of the coach’s and team members are always willing to help and answer any question you have no matter what they are. Our daughter has now started taking MMA classes during the week and has shown amazing positive change in behavior and manners since starting with coach John. I would truly suggest that anyone interested in starting a journey for themselves or the kids go here first they will make you feel like part of the team not just another number they are truly amazing. Chantal is amazing she has helped us with each and every step from starting summer camp to helping us get our daughter enrolled in the after school care and the mma classes she has been a huge part of what has made this place feel comfortable for all of us and can not show enough appreciation for what they have done.Tyler Yowell

The people slamming this business obviously didn’t spend any time getting to know Mr. Jackson, the owner of Summit. He cares deeply about his students and his staff and will do anything to make sure they are taken care of. The team at Summit are not only well trained but are there because they believe in the program and system Mr. Jackson has put in place. Your child will be in great hands with this team and you won’t regret it. I recommend anyone thinking about enrolling their child in a program like this to check it out for yourself and see first hand how this will benefit you and your family. Don’t take my word for it, go see for yourself.kravpahok

This is a Catholic High School, but you don't have to be Catholic to go here. And it is reputed to be one of the finest schools in Oklahoma City. If you are looking for a good Christian place to place your child, a place where you know they will be taught Christian values, perhaps you should look at Bishop McGuinness.Rick Phillips

Love this school! The staff truly care about its students, their families and all of their futures. Cannot wait to start the school year here!mary Xyz

Attended a summer conference hosted here, and found the building was pleasantly air-conditioned, not freezing, and the rest-rooms were clean, well supplied, and quite adequate for the large number of attendees. The central conference room had movable partitions that divided it into smaller meeting rooms, and these walls insulated about 90% of the sound. Architecture included pockets of natural light from circular sitting rooms at the ends of several hallways, and outdoor seating areas with thoughtful landscaping. Classrooms on exterior walls had windows with see-through sunshades, blocking the heat but admitting some light quite nicely. Overhead lighting was not harsh white but a softer natural light. Overall, an excellent choice.Denise Klein

My girlfriend took a CNA class here. Should have known better when they claimed no refunds when paying for the class. The Nurse in charge of the class was not helpful at all, two different nurses told her she should be on different videos than the other one said she should be on. Basically they handed her notes and a book and called it a class with zero guidance and nothing but confusion. So of course she quit taking that class and they didn't want to give a refund. If you are thinking of taking this course here save yourself the time and flush 500 bucks down the toiletJeffrey Powell

I took the flextrack CMA class. I must say the teachers pointed out important things to know during all skills tests on the cart. They really worked with me when I didn't understand something quite surely. They guided to me to be a Certified CMA today. Thank you guys.Amy Kitchens

Just be aware that if you pay the enrollment fee (mine was 70 dollars for two children) even though I called to take them out over a month before the session starts they will not refund any of the enrollment fee. The employee I spoke to said the enrollment fee is to hold our spot, so I don’t know how keeping it makes sense when it will surely be filled by September. Definitely glad I’m taking my children elsewhere!Kayla Rhodd

As a service provider for Studio J, I get to witness the heart that the instructors and owner have for the kids and their families from behind the scenes. They LOVE the kids!…and work hard to bring encouragement and success to each one. One of my daughters danced with Studio J for a few years and that experience help shape her into a powerhouse dancer and a beautiful soul. Great job Studio J!Creel McFarland

They are so kind and helpful! When we first started, I had no clue but they helped to walk me through their classes. They have a "modesty" dress policy that I love and they don't use inappropriate music. I can feel safe sending my child there.Diversity Trainer

This is exactly what my 9 year old son needed! He loves to spend hours playing video games, and this gives a constructive alternative to that. This program gives an introduction of the behind-the scenes applications of computer science, with a fun format and something to show for it in the end, whether it be a video game they made, a mod they made in Minecraft, a 3-D modeled toy they designed, etc. I love how they incorporate team projects and presentations in the program, much like an engineer would participate in. We jumped on this opportunity as there really are limited choices for private steam education and knew it would fill up fast. We are entering our third week of camp, and will be doing several more. We are excited to see that our son has been exposed to a field that he is now excited to pursue! Well worth the investment. We are excite to continue with this program year round with after school opportunities.Mark Dixon

My child loved her first week of summer camp/class here so much that we signed up for another class/camp the following week. She is learning and is having a great time and the class sizes are very small and manageable. We will definitely be doing other classes this summer. Regarding the facilities, they are taking all Covid precautions and everything is extremely clean. Staff wear masks, children’s temperatures are taken before entering and I saw them cleaning the labs on several occasions. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that has children interested in coding, design, video games, etc. Staff are very friendly and professional!Amber Price

This place is amazing! Leslie greets you at the door and can explain how it all works and will help you figure out where your child belongs in there programs. My son is very shy and has a hard time being around people he doesn't know. She was able to talk to him and accommodate his needs without making him feel embarrassed or confused. They are so good with the kids and you can tell they make learning something so hard become something so fun! Highly recommend them!MARY Moon

My daughter participated in the three-week Musical Theater camp at OCU and was thrilled with the experience. She received vigorous training in dance, drama and voice while participating in a double cast production of Urinetown. She was extremely impressed by the quality of the training and the professionalism of the campers. She also spoke very highly of the counselors who were upbeat, helpful and friendly. The OCU campus was quiet and did not have much to offer in the surrounding area but my daughters schedule was so full that she hardly cared. I would highly recommend this program to any high school student who is serious about a MT education and career.Trisha Terraciano-Spence

This was the second year our daughter attended the 5-week camp. Fortunately, this year, she was able to attend in person after being virtual in 2020. The experience for her was amazing! She loved the staff and counselors, the audition prep, master classes in voice, acting, and dance! During her 5 weeks there, we talked with her once by FaceTime which spoke to her incredible experience! Thank you Dr. Herendeen, Brian Cowing, JoBeth Moad, Melissa Rice and all the counselors who helped to make it such a fabulous experience for her!Lauri Goodwin

My daughter had the most amazing experience during her three weeks at OCU. Professional and caring staff. Beautiful facilities. She absorbed as much as she could from all the knowledgeable and talented instructors. The end performance was outstanding. And the parent information session was incredible. I just wanted her to stop looking at other schools and just apply to OCU. It is an environment that I highly recommend! Thank you to all who were involved. Hoping our paths cross again.julie jacobs

Another reviewer mentioned the route setting and I’m going to solidly agree that the route setting needs work — I have climbed all over the US and I enjoyed this gym ONLY for the novelty of climbing in a silo. The orientation was clunky and not really helpful besides the tour, the gym does some really weird things with their top ropes that I didn’t necessarily enjoy. The hardest route I climbed was a 5.6, and the easiest was a 5.9 so there’s really no way to know what the route difficulty is without climbing it. Additionally they have known loose holds and didn’t do anything about it when I told the front desk. Also, they wouldn’t top rope certify me until I had been there for 45 minutes even though I asked at the beginning. I did eventually get approved to top rope belay but it was frustrating that we were forced into only using auto-belay when I have plenty of belay experience. The staff was super friendly but seemed inexperienced with providing instruction. Summary: it’s super neat for the experience of climbing in a silo, but by all means go to their other location if you’re not going to climb in a silo.Melody

No need to climb anywhere else! I love this gym! The staff is super friendly, the classes are blast! Tues and Thursday at 630 is the core class and Wednesdays at 630 they have Yoga! They have routes for every level of climber and bouldering! They have gear you can rent or buy! If your bored and want to get a fun exercise in come over and try a day of climbing out! It's easy to spend 3-4 hrs here given how fun everyone and the routes are!Kyle Roberts

What a cool place! They have a good variety of walls to climb. The staff was friendly and helpful! The inside was surprising, it’s cement and enclosed, could not be fun if your claustrophobic. The one in Norman I do feel is much more catered to learners and beginners but I like this one for its challenges. Can’t wait to try the outside walls !!Emely De Jesus

DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE This is the second childcare network I’ve taken my child to, and after this daycare experience I am genuinely afraid to put him in daycare again. Teachers yell constantly, I came to pick my son up durning nap time, when he saw me he started crying and his teacher yelled at him to be quiet. They didn’t do anything until I confronted them a second time and even then she would still be in his classroom. The teacher would also grab the kids by their arm or shoulder and pull them. My son constantly came home covered with scratches and bruises with no incident report and no one ever knew why, the facility is extremely understaffed and kids just beat each other up all the time. My son would say that he was scared of his teacher and beg me not to leave him, and the staff gaslit me and told me it was because he didn’t come regularly. One time, I saw all these older kids sitting on the floor in the office while there was one child who I couldn’t even see because they were so shrunk into the chair, and the teacher was leaned over completely in their face aggressively scorning them while the whole class just watched, and the entire time the office lady was just watching it happen and she looked at me and SMILED. I feel taken advantage of as a young, single parent, and I feel so bad for the poor babies who have to go here, this is an awful place and half the people who work there should be ashamedchloe g

I have been to a lot of daycare and this one stands out the most. They are very personable and they love on my 2 babies. My 2 love and look forward to going to daycare everyday and is disappointed when they can't go. Always greeted with a smile and a sweet gesture! I really enjoy watching my kids faces when they see and or talk to me about their teachers. I recommend this daycare to ALL! Thankful that they are here to help with my kiddos. Thank you Childcare network for all you do for us. You go far and above! Thank you and the Miller's love you and really appreciate you.Loreen Miller

We just had a tour with the center yesterday. When we walked in the center it smelled like they had been doing some cleaning. Which this center was the 3rd one that we had went to that day,and they didn't smell go at all. So that was a plus for us. Ms.Cindy was very informative as she answered all the questions that I had. We got to look at the whole center not just the room that our child would be in. They showed me the tablet that they use to communicate with us and it looked so cute. I can't wait for my daughter to be able to start at this center.Presliey Harrison

My family and I had just moved to Oklahoma with no knowledge of any daycares in our area. We visited Santa Fe and just knew this was going to be our place for our son Maddox who was 9 month old at the time. I’m also one of those moms who are extremely picky about who I trust to watch my son. I want to know that I can leave him and have complete peace of mind. Well, Santa Fe has given myself and my family just that and more! I can honestly say that I love every single teacher and person that works there! And the bonus is my son loves them just as much and they love him! They really do feel like family! It’s such an indescribable feeling when you actually feel like your child is loved and the people aren’t just there for a paycheck! Also, a HUGE shout out to Courtney the director for always always keeping us in the loop and for running Santa Fe like you do! Thank you! If you have any doubt about putting your babies in this school, DON’T!!! ❤️❤️❤️Rebekah Gilliam

Teach your kids karate BEFORE bringing them here. Some bacteria filled mouth little girl bit my baby leaving a very nasty make on his arm because he wouldn’t share a toy with her. The school did not even call me. when it happened. Then the principal had the nerve to tell me I’m not allowed to complain about it in front of other people and that I need to find a new place for him because she can not guarantee he won’t get hurt again. Not the biter needs to find a new place, but my son, the victim. All I asked them to do in exchange for the money was to keep him safe, and he’s hurt with a nasty pus filled bite the very first week. Pitiful display of child care and an even worse display of professionalism displayed by the staff. I advise parents in Edmond to exhaust ALL efforts to find a better place for their child. I have to take him in for examination to make sure this bite isn’t something else now. Ridiculous.Brandon Allen

The director/owner Cortney was so sweet/helpful/and reassuring. My children had never been to a daycare center before and I am a high anxiety mom that trusts virtually no one with my kids. My oldest daughter cried pretty hard when I dropped her off in the morning but all the teachers were very kind and reassuring that she would be ok and they would take great care of her. My baby was in the nursery and had a great day with wonderful caregivers. The director sent me pictures of my girls throughout the day and reassured me they were doing well! Could not recommend this center more for your little ones! Thank you thank you!Emma Vickland