2016 Summer Activity Guide!

United Way of Ponca City
205 N 2nd
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 765-2476
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Table of Contents
Summer Activities
Arts Adventure Summer Camp
Art Center-Ponca City
Born Learning Trail
Bowling
Adventure in History and Heritage
Boy Scouts-Cimarron Council
Camp McFadden
Cimarron Public Transit
Completely Quilted
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Jump Start Math and Science
Marland Mansion and Estate
Inciardi School of Dance
Kem’s GYM
Ponca City Country Club
Northern Oklahoma College Basketball Camps
Kay and Grant Co 4-H Camp
Pioneer Woman Museum
Ponca City Park and Recreation
The HOUSE FM Summer Contest
Ponca City Library
Ponca City Food Programs
Poncan Theatre Movies
Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)
Wentz Golf Course
YMCA
Blackwell Summer Activities
Tonkawa Summer Activities
Newkirk Summer Activities
New Life Trails Farm
Nature Trail
Kid Zone St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Ponca City Rough and Tumble Rock
and Gem Club
Children’s Museum
Calendars
Sponsor Page
July 2016
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NOC
Tonkawa
Campus
Northern Oklahoma College Campus
July 25-29, 2016
8:30am-4pm
Lunch is provided
Grades 6-12
Cost is $150.00
For more information contact:
Kerri Gray at 580-628-4710 or
kerri.gray@noc.edu
Katrina Labude at 580-716-0919
labudkm@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.artsadventure.org
Arts Adventure invites you to attend an exciting week
long summer camp on the Northern Oklahoma
College Tonkawa campus where you will gain talents and skills
in visual arts, computer graphics, music, photography, dance,
theatre, creative writing and more! The camp is open to young
people entering Grades Six through those who have just
completed their senior year. Arts Adventure begins at 8:30 am
and ends at 4 pm. Students will participate daily in two to four
classes throughout the week. Classes will fill early so students
are encouraged to apply as soon as possible! Enrollment is
limited in some classes. Classes with too few students may be
cancelled. Camp fee: $150.00. Registration fee: $25.00 due
July 1, 2016. Balance of $125.00 due July 14th. Includes Camp
T-shirts and supplies.
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Summer Art Camp
Ponca City Art Center
Children’s Museum
Coming This Summer
Week One
June 6-10 Mon.-Fri.
From 9am-Noon
Ages 6-13 years
Enroll By: 05/31/16
Students get to choose 2 out of 3 art classes for the 5 day
camp. Classes include painting, ceramics, print making,
and stained glass.
Friday is Fun Day!!
3401 North Union, Ponca City
Hands on Activities
Week Two
June 13-17 Mon.-Fri.
From 9am-Noon
Ages 6-13 years
Enroll By: 06/3/16
Classes include Stained glass, Painting, Ceramics and
Printmaking
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Exploration City (Career)
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Music Room
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Art Room
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Construction Workshop
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Sensory Factory (Toddlers and
Special Needs)
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Space Room
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Light Room
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Robotics Room
Party Rooms available
Avalynn’s Café and Bakery
*Although similar to week one, teachers change up the
content, so that kids who attend both weeks of camp get
to create new things!
Cost of each camp is $100 for members and $125 for
non-members, snacks included. Limited scholarships
available. All campers get a free T-shirt.
Registration REQUIRED.
Location: Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central
Contact: Kelsey Wagner 580-765-9746
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Summer Art Academy
Ponca City Art Center
Pebble Pups is a club for elementary and middle school
students who like rock, minerals, fossils and gemstones. A
rock or fossil topic is discussed each month with associated
hands-on activities. In addition field trips are scheduled
periodically to area fossil and mineral dig sites, science
museum and rock shows.
Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00
pm at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm
Street. Family Membership is $15.00 for 1 year.
Summer meetings and scheduled field trips are:
May 21st–Field Trip –Rose Rocks
May 24th-Monthly Meeting
June 25th-Hutchison Salt Mine
June 28th-Monthly Meeting
July 9th-Tulsa Rock and Mineral Show Field Trip
July 26th-Monthly Meeting
August 23rd-Monthly Meeting
Art Academy
Ages 6-13 yrs.
Six week program begins June 20th.
From 8:30am-10am on
Mondays-General Art and Wednesdays-Ceramics
$10.00 each day for members
$15.00 each day for non-members
Open Enrollment
This will be a studio environment, set up like mini art
centers. Where participants can chose which medium to
work with while being provided with guidance from a
teacher. There will be suggested activities available as
well.
*Because it is hot in the summer our classes will take
place in the basement ceramics room to help us stay cool.
Location: Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central
Contact: Kelsey Wagner 580-765-9746
For more information call Lisa Eisele at 580-762-6218
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Born Learning Trail
Pioneer Park/5th Street Park
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The Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp will start
May 31 thru July 29. Closed July 4th. The ages are
5-17. Day camp runs from 7:30am-5:30pm. For
further information contact our program director
Lindsey Meyer at 580-765-4931.
Explore the Born Learning Trail at
Pioneer Park.
A fun, interactive series of outdoor games, the Trail
helps children, childcare facilities and families
explore and learn together. The Born Learning Trail
offers activities that build language and thinking skills
fundamental to a child’s success in school and in life.
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Family Bowling Cards $19.99 + tax ($.50 games)
Valid through Sept 30th, 2016
limited to 10 guests per visit
We are ready to start enrollment for the 2016
Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy. This flight
camp will feature new classes and more fun
activities than ever before. If you are going into the
6th-12th grades next fall you are eligible for this
camp. It will be 8:30am-3:00pm on M-F June
13th-17th, 2016 at the Ponca City Airport. Enrollment
until class is full. Contact: Bert Blanton
bert@cableone.net. or 580-762-3794.
Leagues:
Jr. 12 X 12 Thursdays 7:00 pm (pay $12.00 per
week for 12 weeks and get free bowling
ball, bag and shoes)
Jr. Scholarship- Wednesdays 6:30 pm
(9 weeks)
Jr. 8 X 8 Wednesdays 1:00 pm (pay $8.00 per
week for 8 weeks and get a free bowling
ball)
Jr. 8 X 8 Fridays 4:30 pm (pay $8.00 per week
for 8 weeks and get a free bowling ball)
Jr. 8 X 8 Sundays 6:30 pm (pay $ 8.00 per week
for 8 weeks and get a free bowling ball)
Call Ponca Bowl for Start Dates
Ponca Bowl
2000 Lake Road
Ponca City, OK
(580) 762-3333
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City Hall, Centennial Plaza & Historic
Downtown
516 E. Grand Ave., 580-763-8082
ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Located at Hartford and Pecan at St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church
Kid Zone Family Adventure
Wednesday, August 10th from 6 to 8 pm.
Free of charge!
Kindergarten through 6th grade but all ages are welcome.
Activities include water activities, games, a cake walk, snow
Conoco Museum
501 W. South Ave., 580-765-8687
Marland Estate Mansion
901 Monument Rd., 580-767-0420
Marland’s Grand Home
1000 E. Grand Ave., 580-767-0420
NATURE
TRAIL
Pioneer Woman Museum
701 Monument Rd., 580-765-6108
Ponca City Art Center
819 E. Central, 580-765-9746
1300 N. Prentice Rd.
Located at Lake
Ponca at the east end
of East Dam Road
across from the
campground.
This is 3 total miles of
trail that is heavily
wooded and follows a
stream below the dam.
This is a great free
activity for the entire
family!
Ponca City Library Matzene Art Collection
515 E. Grand Ave., 580-767-0345
Poncan Theatre
104 E. Grand Ave., 580-765-0943
Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center
Hwy. 60 & Standing Bear Parkway, 580-762-1514
Salt Fork Ranches
877-752-2748, Tours available by reservation
Veterans Plaza
4th Street and Grand Avenue
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Newkirk VBS
St. John’s Lutheran Church
VBS held in Newkirk at St. John’s Lutheran Church
corner of Magnolia and 7th Street
Theme: “Tell it on the Mountain”
May 23rd-27th, 9am-12pm
4-10 year olds
Contact Pastor Mark Mozeik (580)-291-7480 to register
New Life Trails Farm - Open during the summer
for Birthday Parties, Church Activities, and group
Activities. Located in Ponca City, there are trails to
walk, picnic tables, and 32 animals available to see
and pet. If you have a group that would like to do a
service project, we would love to have you consider
us. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and
care for the animals through donations from the
community. Contact Renee Spears for more
information at deborah.r.spears@gmail.com or
call 580-763-7349.
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Newkirk Public Library
Health Fitness Wellness
Programs are every Monday
June 6th 1:00 pm
June13th 10:30 am-1:00pm
June 27th 10:30 am-1:00pm
July 5th 10:30 am-1:00pm
July 11th 1:00 pm
All programs are free of
charge.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Camp McFadden
2016Summer Camp Information
2016 will be the eighth year since Summer
Resident Camping returned to Camp McFadden for
boys & girls ages 6-18.
Summer Camp begins June 12th and ends July
29th. Six one week sessions and two 3 day
sessions are scheduled along with two Teen Kayak
trips and one Leadership Development session.
Weekly sessions start on Sundays and end on
Fridays and are open to boys and girls 8-16 years
of age. The three day mini sessions are for children
6-9 years of age and the Teen programs are for
campers in High School. Day camp sessions will
be offered 3 times this summer.
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Special Events
 June 6th and July 11th, 1:00pm
 Prize drawings
 How many books can you read challenge
For more information, come by, call, email
or visit the website.
116 N Maple Avenue
Newkirk, OK 74647
Phone: 580-362-3934
E-mail: newkirkpublib@gmail.com
Website: www.newkirkpl.okpls.org
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Tonkawa Public Library
Ready
Set
Read
Campers attending camp will have the opportunity
to participate in a range of activities such as:
archery, boating, swimming, hiking, outdoor
education, overnight camping, ropes course
activities, campfire skits and more. In addition to
physical skill development and outdoor
involvement all campers are provided with
opportunities to make new friends, develop a sense
of independence and learn to work with others in
an age-appropriate cabin group. Camp McFadden
staff are recruited from local colleges and have all
been reference and background checked. All staff
have previous youth work experience. Prior to
camp beginning, a full week of training is
conducted.
All programs are free and open to ages 6 and
up, unless accompanied by an adult, and will
be held every Wednesday and Thursdays
from 2-3 pm through June and July!!!
For more info, call 580-628-3366 or visit the
website at www.tonkawalibrary.okpls.org
Camp fee for the short session is $165 before May
2nd and $180 after. All one week sessions are $325
before May 2nd and $350 after. Teen programs are
$465 before May 2nd and $490 after. Discounts
apply for early registration and a limited number of
scholarships are available by application.
1. Children ages 6-18 can register for reading
program
2. You may register for the reading program any time
after the last day of school.
3. You’ll receive a logbook to record the titles of the
books you read this summer.
4. You’ll visit with the librarian to decide how many
books you plan to read.
5. The library welcomes children of all abilities
Schedules and registration forms can be found on
our web page at, www.campmcfadden.com, or you
can call camp for further information,
(580) 762-9955.
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Kids Garden-Learn the fun of growing your own
food- Garden will start March 17th but you are
welcome to join then or any time after. For
more information call Kelley Conaghan
(Instructor) at 580-670-0559.
Summer Youth Shuttle
Months of June and July
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
10am-4:30pm
$1.00
Ponca City Youth and their families can remain active,
participate in community activities and go to local
facilities at reduced rates during the months of June
and July.
Tonkawa High School Art Camp
Rides are curb to curb and cost is $1.00 each way for
trips within the city limits for each youth. Guardians or
parents traveling with youth can ride at no charge, when
traveling to and from the same location. Groups of up to
five (5) youth can ride one-way for maximum charge of
$3.00.
Reservations can be made between 8am and 4pm by
calling 718-0444. Rides should be scheduled at least 24
to 48 hours in advance. All trips are scheduled on a first
call basis, subject to availability.
Youth 12 years to 17 years
of age can ride
unaccompanied, within the
city limits subject to
ridership policies.
Classes will be held at Tonkawa High School Art Room
on July 11th-15th. They will be one hour long.
Students entering:
3rd-5th grade 9-10am
K-2nd grade
10:30-11:30am or
1:00-2:00pm
6th-9th grade 2:30-3:30
Everything is provided at the cost
of $25.00. Students will do
ceramics, painting, drawing, and
arts and crafts during the week.
Registration forms will be available
at Tonkawa High School and Elementary. After May
1st they will be available at the Tonkawa Chamber
Office, 102 E Grand, or call (580)628-2030.
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For more information contact Dawn Huff at
580-628-7472.
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Completely Quilted Kids Sewing Camp
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June-T ball- call the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce
(580)628-2220 for more
Information.
June 13th-17th
Morning session 9am-12pm for children ages 8-11
Afternoon session ages 12 and up from 1pm-4pm
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Arts Adventure Camp- July 25-29 for children age 6th grade
through high school, held on NOC campus in Tonkawa, fee$150.00, for more information go to
www.artsadventure.org, or call Kerri Gray at
(580)628-4710
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Tonkawa Public Pool-Opens Memorial Day (May 30th)
through Labor Day (September 5th).
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Tonkawa Baptist Church VBS
(580) 628-2352
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Splash Pad 9 am to 10 pm , Blinn Park, North
Main Street, Tonkawa
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Children will sew the following items; throw pillow,
headband, drawstring bag, tiered skirt, lunch bag, and
crazy place mat. All sewing supplies and materials
are included in the class fee along with a snack.
Class fee is $250 and at the time of sign
up. Children will be amazed and proud
of their sewing accomplishments in this
fun class, to build their self esteem by
creating projects they will use themselves!
Call Nancy or Suzy at Completely Quilted
580-718-9300 Location: 315 E Grand,
Ponca City
Completely Quilted Kids Quilting Camp
Swim Lessons-Tonkawa Pool- for information call the
Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce (580) 628-2030
July 18th-21st from 1pm-4pm for children ages 10
and up. Children will sew a quilt start to finish, along
with a few other small items if time allows. All sewing
supplies and materials are included in the class fee
along with a snack. Class fee is $250 at the time of
sign up. Children will be amazed and proud of their
quilting accomplishments in this fun class, build their
self esteem and make a quilt they can use
themselves! Call Nancy or Suzy at Completely
Quilted 580-718-9300 Location: 315 E. Grand,
Ponca City
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Don’t
forget to
register
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2016!
Sessions should be selected using the grade
your camper will be going into the following
school year.
BLACKWELL YOUTH CENTER
Activities include:
Science Class May 23rd-27th 9am-noon cost
$25, Grades 3rd and up, limit of 20.
Experiments include hatching insects and
chickens, and CSI investigation.
Arts and Crafts May 30-June 16th Mon-Thurs
9am-noon, cost $25, limit 48, grades 1st and
up.
Creative Crafts and Sewing June 20th-24th
9am-noon, cost $25, limit 24, grades 3rd and
up.
Enrollment is May 9th-12th, 3:30-5:30pm
133 East Ikerd, Blackwell OK
Director: Tammy Mayden ph. 580-363-7509
or text to 580-363-7509.
NO GIRL SCOUT
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED!
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JUST
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Sessions should be selected using the grade
your camper will be going into the following
school year.
CITY OF BLACKWELL
Legion Park; 6th Street and Florence
Bagby Park; Southwest Blvd
Beatty Rodgers Park; Padon and College
Memorial Park; Main and Coolidge
Jefferson Park/Zack Harris Park; Jefferson & 9th Street
Riverside Park; Bridge & E Street
There is also a playground at the elementary
located on 2105 West Furgeson and one located at the
Houston Center at 304 Vinnedge.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma (GSEOK) offers
a variety of summer camping opportunities in a
girl– only setting! Whether your camper is starting
out at Day Camp for the first time or ready for
overnights at Resident Camp, we have something
for every age and every interest. All of our
programming is driven by the Girl Scout Journeys,
meaning the curriculum is proven to develop
leadership skills while having fun.
Additionally, GSEOK’s camping program
is one of only two
ACA-accredited camps in Oklahoma just
for girls.
Swimming Pool is located at Main and Coolidge hours of
operation not yet determined.
BLACKWELL VBS
Blackwell First United Methodist
524 W. Coolidge Blackwell, OK (580) 363-4080
VBS will be July 11th-15, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Entering K through 5th grade
Theme: Hometown Nazareth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
VBS held in Newkirk at St. John’s Lutheran Church
corner of Magnolia and 7th Street
Theme: “Tell it on the Mountain”
May 23rd-27th, 9am-12pm
4-10 year olds
Contact Pastor Mark Mozeik (580)-291-7480 to register
Go to
www.gseok.org/onlineregistration to
view full descriptions of each camp
session. Use the same URL to
register for camp
Ponca City Girl Scout Program Center
811 East Grand Avenue PoncaCity, OK 74601
Phone: 580-762-9616
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Welcome to CAMP WHACHUWANT! Parents - We have what you want
for your camper; a fun, safe, nurturing, summer full of activities.
Campers – We have games, activities, skits, songs, gac, goop, stars and more,
in addition to making memories of a lifetime. Are you ready for the best
summer ever! Our program centers on three areas proven to impact kids’
development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging. Through the Y’s
day camp program, kids participate in fun and educational activities that help
them:
 Learn and master skills that help them realize their passions, talents and
potential;
 Build friendships with new friends and staff role models, adding to their
well-being;
 Help them feel like they belong so they feel safe, welcome and free to
express their individuality.
We have a huge role in each camper’s development and we take that
seriously. Thank you for allowing your camper to spend the summer with us.
The YMCA understands the many benefits a quality camping experience can
provide: lasting friendships, skill development, healthy physical activity and
FUN to name a few. We ensure that the YMCA is for youth development, for
healthy living and for social responsibility. We offer diverse programs and
activities to match the interests and needs of our campers of all ages. We hope
Camp Whachuwant can be included in your summer plans! We have a variety
of specialty camps planned, in addition to color wars, and other special
events. We have “Whachuwant” this Summer!!
Sponsored by Northern Oklahoma
Academic Tutoring Foundation, Inc.
& The Animals of New Life Trails
Who: Students who have completed 3rd or 4th grades.
Date: Monday, July 18th to Friday, July 29th, 2016 (2 weeks)
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm (3 hours)
Place: Harmony Baptist Church
2230 N. Union
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
Contact #: 580-763-7349 or
email deborah.r.spears@gmail.com
Activities: Each day will have a new animal, art, math,
science, reading & character building, bully
training and skits.
Cost: $25.00.
Applications will be sent home through local schools and the
first 40 will be accepted.
Tutoring Services also available.
2016 SUMMER CAMP WHACHUWANT SPECIALITY CAMPS
YOUTH GIVING GARDEN - WEARABLE ART - SOCCER
PLANET EARTH - MINI CHEFS - ROCK CLIMBING - CERAMICS
BATTER UP - LEGO CRAZY - MAD SCHIENTIST - SPORTS SAFARI
DERBY CARS - JURASSIC - SPACE FINAL FRONTIER - ARCHERY
THUNDER UP - VOLLEYBALL– THEATER MACHINE
CAMP RUNS June 6 - August 12
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Early Drop Off
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Camp Activity Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
After Care Hours
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
FEES/TUITION:
Member Non-Member DHS/Scholr
REGISTRATION FEE-one time fee
20.00
$35.00
$10.00
CAMP WEEKLY FEES PER CHILD
Day Camp (Age 5* - 10 yrs)
MEMBER
$92.00
NON-MEMBER
$132.00
Teen Camp (Age 11 - 14 yrs)
$92.00
$132.00
C.I.T (Counselor in Training) (Age 15-16)
$45.00
$65.00
Daily Drop-In Fee
$30.00
$45.00
CAMP LUNCHES AND AFTERNOON SNACK WILL BE PROVIDED ALL
SUMMER
Day Camp is for children age 5 through 10 years old.
Teen Camp is for age 11 - 14 years old.
Our motto:
“I am a conqueror of my destiny not a victim of my circumstances.”
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BEST
EXPERIENCE
EVER!!!
BEST,SUMMER,EVER
MARLAND MANSION AND ESTATE
The 1927 historic Marland Estate, located at 901 Monument Road, is
open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The estate, built by E.W. Marland,
reflects the prosperous era of opulence and grandeur of the 1920s in
America.
Museum collections at the site include the Marland Mansion, Bryant
Baker Gallery & Artist Studio, John Duncan Forsyth Room, Marland Oil
Museum, Marland Family Exhibit and Estate Grounds.
Guided tours are available seven days a week at 1:30PM and include
a tour guidebook as well as question and answer discussion. Self-guided
tours with guidebook also available during all hours of operation.
Avid summer readers will also enjoy the Mansion Gift Shop, which
carries an assortment of books depicting the story of the Marland family
and related Oklahoma history.
Tour admission is free for Ponca City residents. For more
information, please see our website at www.marlandmansion.com or call
580-767-0420.
MARLAND’S GRAND HOME
CAMP WHACHUWANT
YMCA PONCA CITY
www.ymcaofponcacity.net
#BestSummerEver
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The 1916 historic Marland Grand Home, located at 1000 E. Grand
Avenue, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through
Saturday. The home was built by E.W. Marland, former Oklahoma
Governor and founder of Marland Oil, which later became Conoco
Phillips.
Museum collections at the site include the Marland family and
Marland Oil, the American Indians of the Plains Tribes, and the 101
Ranch and Wild West Show.
Self-guided tours utilize readable signage in most rooms and an
optional tour guide booklet is available for purchase.
In addition, three “look and learn” scavenger hunts are available for
ages, 3rd grade to adult. Each hunt consists of approximately 15
questions covering the exhibits and history of the museum items in the
home. Scavenger hunt titles include: the Marland Family and Marland
Oil of the 1920s, the 101 Ranch and Wild West Show of the early 1900s
and the American Indian 1877 to 1940.
Tour admission is free for Ponca City residents. For more
Information, please see our website at www.marlandgrandhome.com or
call 580-767-0427.
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SUMMER FUN AT INCIARDI
DANCE CAMP
June and July
3 to 8 year old
Camps are one week for several hours a day.
Come learn about dance in a fun presentation.
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Summer Junior Golf Camp
Ages 6-15
June 7-9, July 5-7
Ballet (or pre-Ballet)
Tap
Jazz (Hip Hop)
Musical Theatre
Free Dance
Dance Movies (age appropriate)
Creative Play
2928 L.A. Cann Drive, Ponca City
Kevin Brown Ph. 580-767-0433
One Kid 18 & under play free with a
paid adult
We will be offering several morning and/or
afternoon sessions. Enroll in one week or
multiple weeks
*One week - $75.00- week one
Two weeks - $60.00- week two
Three weeks - $50.00- week three
*We will be offering several morning
and/or afternoon sessions.
Cost is $75.00
Adult classes available
Northern Oklahoma’s Premier
Dance Facility
105 E. Grand
Ponca City, Ok
Call for times and dates
580-765-7726
kemsgymanddance.com
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KEM’S GYM
SUMMER SESSION
BLACKWELL VBS
Blackwell First United Methodist
524 W. Coolidge Blackwell, OK (580) 363-4080
VBS will be July 11th-15, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Entering K through 5th grade
Theme: Hometown Nazareth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
VBS held in Newkirk at St. John’s Lutheran Church
corner of Magnolia and 7th Street
Theme: “Tell it on the Mountain”
May 23rd-27th, 9am-12pm
4-10 year olds
Contact Pastor Mark Mozeik (580)-291-7480 to register
May 31 through July 25, 2016
Call 765-7726 to enroll
kemsgymanddance.com
Summer is right around the corner and at Kem’s Gym we will be
involved with promoting tumbling and gymnastics. Remember, try
to be consistent with your training so you do not lose skills,
flexibility, and strength over the summer. Be ready for loads of
fun as we continually learn new tricks. Summer can be hectic but
we have always tried to make it extra friendly by extending a price
break (per hour) compared to the fall and a better break still if the
summer is paid in advance (by June 10). In the summer, students
are coming and going. You can customize a pay plan just for your
needs.
NEWKIRK VBS
First United Methodist, Church Christian Church, and
Presbyterian Church of Newkirk (Combined VBS)
8th and Walnut, 580-362-2496
Theme: “Camp In A Van”
Ages: All Children welcome entering K-5th Grades
Contact: United Methodist Church (580) 362-2929
Email fumcnewkirk@att.net
VBS will be June 6-10, 9:00am - 1:30pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
VBS held in Newkirk at St. John’s Lutheran Church
corner of Magnolia and 7th Street
Theme: “Tell it on the Mountain”
May 23rd-27th, 9am-12pm
4-10 year olds
Contact Pastor Mark Mozeik (580)-291-7480 to register
PRE-SCHOOL & YOUNG BEGINNERS
Tuesday & Thursday mornings or evenings
6 to 9 years – 8:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. (one hour)
3 to 5 years – 9:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. (one hour)
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8 to 12 years
10:30 a.m. (1-1/2 hours)
8 to 12 years
7:00 p.m.
(one hour)
TUMBLING CLASSES
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday – each night
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
(You can come up to 4 times a week)
(Ask Mr. Kem for special pricing)
12 & under TUMBLING CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. or 4:00pm to 5:00pm
BUDDY AND ME
Saturday mornings at 10:00 (one hour)
A WEEKDAY will be available if there is enough interest
 * ENROLL TODAY * * *
Call for Fees
TONKAWA VBS
Baptist Church
212 N. Main, Tonkawa (580) 628-2352
Watch for additional information
Christian Life Church
115 West Grand, Tonkawa
Carlee Denton (580)628-2213
July 5-8th 5:30pm-7:30pm
Theme: Christmas in July
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First Lutheran Church
1101 N 4th, Ponca City
VBS Camp Kilimanjaro
Saturdays June 11 and June 18th 9am-2pm at
The Fifth Street Park (Lunch will be provided)
Bring a swimsuit for the afternoons
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church
2230 N. Union, Ponca City
VBS will be June 8-10, 5:30 -7:30pm
For information contact Jamey Wylie 405-812-4151
Summer Youth Golf Program
Open to Public
Northeast Baptist
2200 N. Pecan Ponca City (580)765-2404
VBS will be July 11-15, 8:30-12:00
Completed pre-K-5th grade
Located in the Family Life Center
Theme: Submerged
Osage Heights Baptist Church
142 Tapp Rd, Ponca City 74604 (580) 765-6298
VBS will be June 6th-10th, 6-8pm
4yr-6th grades welcome
Contact: Patti Sledge
St. Lukes Nazarene
1715 E. Prospect Ave. Ponca City
VBS will be June 27-30 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Kindergarten through 5th grade
Contact: Heidi Rahn 762-2095
Sunset Baptist
915 E. Greenwood Ponca City (580) 765-8170
VBS will be June 6th-10th
9am - noon,
online registration Sunsetbaptist.org
1101 North Pecan Road
Call for information (580) 762-2436
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Girls basketball camp
June 1-3 Grades 1-3
June 21-26 Grades 3-6
July 5-10 Grades 7-12
For more info contact Greg Krause
580-628-6733 or email
greg.krause@noc.edu
PONCA CITY VBS
Albright Methodist Church
128 S. Palm Ponca City (580)765-6432
Caring for God’s Creation
VBS will be July 6th-8th, 5:30pm-8:00pm.
Brookfield Wesleyan Church
3rd and Brookfield Ponca City (580) 762-2367
VBS will be July 18th-22nd, 6 to 8:30pm
3yrs to 5th grade
Theme: “Cave Quest”
Central Baptist
Hwy 77 N & Hwy 11 E Ponca City
(580)765-5840
VBS will be July 25-28, 6-8p.m.
K-6th
First Baptist Church
218 S 6th Ponca City
VBS will be June 20-24 from 9-noon
Finished Pre-K thru 5th grade
Call to sign up. 580-765-4427
Boys basketball camp
June 1-3 Grades K-3, 1:30 to 3:30
June 8-10 Grades 4-6, 9:00 to 11:30
June 8-10 Grades 7-10, 1:00 to 3:30
For more info contact Donnie Jackson
620-204-0137 or email
Donnie.jackson@noc.edu
First Christian Church, First Presbyterian, and
Woodlands Christian Church
Held at First Christian Church, 210 N. 5th St.
VBS June 13-16, 9am-noon
Theme: Cave Quest
All children entering K-5th grades welcome!
Call for information: FCC-580-762-1667,
First Pres - (580)762-2431,or WCC - (580)765-8528
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Kay and Grant
County
4-H
Camp
FREE Children’s Summer
Film Festival
PONCAN
THEATRE
FREE movies every Tuesday:
May 31st - August 9th
10:00am, 2:00pm, & 7:00pm
You Do Not have to be a 4-H member to attend.
This camp is for anyone ages 9-18! Wentz Camp in
Ponca City will be the setting for the activities
planned. Registration ends in April or until full.
Dates are May 31st - June 2nd.
Contact Morgan Stamper from OSU Extension for
application information at mdstamp@okstate.edu or
call 580-362-3194.
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May 31st - 101 Dalmations
June 7th - The Iron Giant
June 14th - The Spongebob Movie
June 21st - Paddington
June 28th - Stuart Little
July 5th - Toy Story 3
July 12 - Evan Almighty
July 19 - Shrek
July 26th - How To Train Your Dragon
Aug 2nd - Alvin & The Chipmunks Chipwrecked
Aug 9th - Frozen
104 East Grand, Ponca City
www.poncantheatre.com
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Ponca City
Child Nutrition: FREE meals for all children ages 18
and under. Meals will be served at the following sites:
West Middle School Cafeteria, 1404 W. Grand Ave. Ponca City
*Lunch Only from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. during the
month of June. Adult-cost to be determined.
2016 Pioneer Family Fun
Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum
Summer Activities for families.
First Lutheran School, 1104 N. 4th Ponca City
*Lunch Only from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, starts
Tuesday May 31st - August 12th.
Closed Monday July 4th and Tuesday August 9th
Meals are free for 18 years old and under.
$3.50 for Seniors Citizens 55 and over & Military with ID.
$4.00 for adults over 18.
Pioneer Family Fun will be held on Saturdays in June and
July from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Each week will have a new theme and new activity related
to that theme.
All activities will be come and go.
Hands on activities and crafts at various stations.
Families are encouraged to participate with
Children ages 4 and up.
Cost is $5 per family with up to two adults
and four children.
For more information, visit the museum’s Facebook page
or call 580-765-6108 or email piown@okhistory.org.
701 Monument Road
Ponca City, OK
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AMBUC Pool Opens May 30th
Open Swim M-T-TH-Fri-Sat-Sun
1:00-7:00 pm. Admission fee, Adults is
$2.00 and children 12 and under is $1.00.
All children must be accompanied by an
adult.
Water Aerobics M-T-TH-Fri
Senior Swim & Adult Lap Swim
Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat. 11:45-12:45 pm
AMBUC pool is closed on Wednesdays for
maintenance.
Don’t Miss out on COOL
Prizes this summer!
Eligibility Requirements:
*Complete Reading Logs & Return
to Children’s Librarian
to be entered to
WIN!!!
Wentz Pool Opens May 30th
Pool hours are open Swim Tuesday through Sunday 1:00-700 pm.
Admission fee is: Adults-$2.00 and children 12 and under -$1.00. All
children must be accompanied by an adult. Wentz Pool is closed on
Mondays for maintenance.
FULL MOON OVER WENTZ
This is a free family swim at Wentz Camp and Pool, June 27th from
7:00-11:00 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
(NO DROP-OFFS)
Lake Ponca Swim Beach
Only in designated area. Dusk to Dawn. No Lifeguard on Duty
Disc Golf
War Memorial Park 9-hole 718 N 7th
Ponca Lake Course 18-hole 1 Checkstand Road
Bois D’Arc Course 18-hole Prentice Drive/East Lake Ponca off
LA Cann Drive
City Walking Trails
Hutchins trail - .838 mile
Marland Trail - .711 mile
Born Learning Trail-Pioneer Park “5th Street Park”
Splash Pad Locations
War Memorial Park and Dan Moran Park
Skate Park
Dan Moran Park South Avenue and Ash Street
FREE Youth Fishing Clinic
Children 5 - 12 years old will be held June 7, 2016 9:00 -11:00 am at
the Marland Mansion Pond. The Ponca City Park and Recreation
Department and Oklahoma Department of Wildlife collaborate to provide
this event to the community. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED.
Additional Information:
Swimming Pool passes 25 swims for $20.00. Purchase at
The Ponca City Parks & Recreation Department
905 W Hartford,
ph. 580-767-0430
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Ponca City Library, Friends of the Ponca
City Library, Institute of Museums and
Library Services (IMLS), Sonic-America’s
Drive-in, Corp., The Oklahoma Department
of Libraries, Library Services and
Technology Act-A grant from the Institute of
Museums and Libraries, Children’s Reading
Trust.
Contact Us:
City of Ponca City Library
515 E. Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580)-767-0345
auschkf@poncacityok.gov or visit our web
Page: www.poncacityok.gov
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Other 2016 Library Events:
DATES_____________________
Saturday June 4th
9:00 am—1:00 pm
PONCA CITY PARKS
ACTIVITIES_____
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Health Fair on the
Library Lawn:
Community Vendors,
Sugar Free All-Stars
Saturday June 18th
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, June 25th,
10:00am-11:00am
1:00 pm-2:00pm
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Adrine Shufran,
PhD, OSU
Entomology and
Plant Pathology:
Insect Adventure
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Steve Crawford
Magician
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Touch -A-Truck Event:
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This annual FREE event is for all ages to come
and explore the many trucks that serve the
community and surrounding areas. Saturday,
MAY 14th, 2016 located behind the Library Building
on the corner of 6th Street and Cleveland. This event
starts at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and will provide FREE
refreshments.
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Kid’s Rodeo Event:
This annual FREE event follows the 101 Ranch Rodeo
Parade and is an event full of fun carnival games and prizes.
Saturday, JUNE 11th, 2016 located in front of the Library
on Grand Street. This event starts at
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Academy Park - Academy Road & Hartford Avenue
AMBUC Park - Lake Ponca Ski Dock Area (Play Equipment)
Attucks Park - 14th Street & Dixie Street (Play Equipment)
Big Springs Park - 13th Street & South Avenue
Brentwood Park - Windsor and Brentwood
Briar Ridge Park - Wellington Road & Briar Ridge Road
Crown Park - Meadow Lane & Ann Avenue
Dan Moran - South Avenue & Ash Street
(Play Equipment Skate Park, and Splash Pad )
Donner Area– Meadow Land & Ann
Edgewood Park - Lake Road & Edgewood Drive
Garfield Park - South 7th Street & South Avenue (Play Equipment)
Hobo Park - South 2nd Street & South Avenue
Industrial Park - North Ash
Jaycee Park - Hubbard Road, 2/3 mile west of Pecan Road
(Picnic Tables)
Johnson Park - Emporia Avenue & North Ash
Lake Ponca Park - L.A. Cann Drive (Disc Golf, Fishing Dock, Picnic
Pavilions, Play Equipment, Youth Fishing Pond)
Liberty Park - Liberty Avenue & Bradbury Lane (Play Equipment)
McGraw Park - 1500 McGraw Drive (Play Equipment)
Nature Center - East Dam Road (Nature Walking Trail)
Pecan Park - Sixth Street and Maple (Ambuc Swimming Pool)
Pioneer Park - North 5th Street & Highland Avenue
(Play Equipment Picnic Tables, Walking Trail)
Ranchwood Park - Kygar Road & Rosedale Drive
Redbud Park - 200 E. Woodlands Road (Walking /Biking Trails)
Sherwood Park - Canterbury Avenue & Blake Drive
Sunset Park - Sunset Street & Overbrook Avenue
War Memorial - North 5th Street & Overbrook Avenue
(Walking/Biking Trails, Tennis Courts, Disc Golf , Splash Pad)
Willow Springs - South 11th Street & Miller Avenue
(Youth Fishing Pond)
Young Park - Young Avenue & Jane Street (Play Equipment)
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TEEN SCHEDULE
(Recommended ages 13 & Older at Ponca City Library)
DATES
MOVIES/ACTIVITIES
June 6th
June 7th
June 13th
June 14th
June 20th
June 21st
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:57 p.m.
The Oklahoma Kid (Trick Roper)
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:38 p.m.
Garden In A Box
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:35 p.m.
Kung Fu Kitchen (How to make simple snacks)
June 27th
June 28th
July 4th
July 5th
July 11th
July 12th
July 18th
July 19th
July 25th
July 26th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:25 p.m.
Kinnect Games
LIBRARY CLOSED
Athletic Crafting
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:32 p.m.
Juggle Whatever (Performer)
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:40 p.m.
OKC Zoo (Animal Training)
Rated PG / 1:00 – 3:06 p.m.
Summer Olympic Games
All activities listed above are scheduled on Mondays and
Tuesdays. Every Monday is Teen Movie Day which all start at
1:00 p.m. See weekly sheets for full listing of movie showings
or ask staff. Tuesday activities start at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Free
June
July
FRIDAY Movie Showings Schedule
(All age groups at Ponca City Library)
DATES
MOVIE RATINGS/TIMES
June 3rd
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:23 p.m.
June 10th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:23 p.m.
June 17th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:42 p.m.
June 24th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:40 p.m.
July 1st
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:38 p.m.
July 8th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:57 p.m.
July 15th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:18 p.m.
July 22nd
Rated PG / 1:00 – 2:36 p.m.
July 29th
Rated G / 1:00 – 2:24 p.m.
*Please see weekly sheets for a full list of movie titles
or ask library staff for more descriptive details.
*Friday movie showings will include FREE
Refreshments to enjoy and all movies start at 1:00pm
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TODDLERS –PRE-K SCHEDULE
(Recommended ages birth to age 6)
DATES
June 8th
June 15th
June 22nd
June 29th
2016 Youth Summer
Reading Program
July 6th
July 13th
July 20th
July 27th
ACTIVITIES
Rodeo Circuit
A Healthy Garden
What’s Cooking
Priscilla Howe (Storyteller) 10:00 - 11:00 am, & 1:002:00 pm (only)
Let’s Play
Dance! Dance! Dance!
Active Animals
The Final Stretch
*All activities listed above (unless noted) are scheduled on
Wednesdays and start at three different times that include: 9:00 –
10:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00
– 2:00 p.m.
YOUTH SCHEDULE
(Recommended ages 4 and Older)
Registration Starts: June 1st
DATES
June 2nd
ACTIVITIES
Monty Harper (Presenter) Ready Set Read
June 9th
June 16th
Marshal Mitchell (Cowboy Music)
Thad Beach (Performer)
June 23rd
Mad Science (Performer)
June 30th
Will Hill (Storyteller)
July 7th
July 14th
July 21st
July 28th
Brian Wendling (Performer)
Lee Ann Harris (Performer)
OKC. Zoo (ZOOmba)
OK Museum Network
*All activities listed above are scheduled on Thursdays at two
different times that include:10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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