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Education

Camp Contemporary

About

Camp Tuition

$260 per camp

Hours

Monday – Friday | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration

Camp and Collective Care registration closes one week in advance of the start of camp.

Spring Scholarship Form

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Our weeklong camps provide fun and creative studio experiences for 5- to 12-year-olds. Each camp is created by local teaching artists and arts educators. From painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and performance, experienced art educators facilitate camps inspired by contemporary art and the exhibitions on view at Oklahoma Contemporary.

Spring Break

March 16 – 20, 2026

Advance Member Registration
Monday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Member Registration
Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m.
General Registration
Monday, February 9 at 10 a.m.

Summer Break

June 1 – August 7, 2026

Advance Member Registration
Monday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
Member Registration
Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
General Registration
Monday, March 30 at 10 a.m.

Camps by Age

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Ages 5-6

Ages 7-9

Ages 10-12

Collective Care

In our optional Collective Care program, youth program assistants provide childcare before and after normal camp hours. Collective Care campers can play board games, create small art projects, read books or watch age-appropriate television. Collective Care is currently limited to 25 campers per week. To guarantee a spot, we encourage you to sign up for Collective Care at the time of camp registration.

Collective Care
$75 per week

Hours
Monday – Friday | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Monday – Thursday | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Scholarships

Oklahoma Contemporary is grateful for our sponsors, who are committed to supporting arts programs that add critical thinking, experimentation, communication and collaboration into learning. Camp Contemporary scholarships strive to ensure that the arts are accessible to youth from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Refunds

All refund requests must be made by submitting a Camp Refund Request Form more than 10 business days before the first day of camp. Additionally, there will be a $30 processing fee for all camp refunds. Please review our full refund policy on page 4 of the Camp Contemporary Handbook.

Request a Refund

Waitlist

Is your favorite camp full? Join our waitlist using the link below.

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Camp Handbook

Everything you need to know for a smooth, creative camp week lives here! The Camp Contemporary Handbook covers schedules, policies, safety procedures, and daily logistics, including drop-off and pick-up, lunches, and the Friday showcase, so you and your camper can feel prepared and confident.

Camp Handbook