Child Care

The Norman Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to welcome you and your child to the City of Norman child care programs. The After School, Out of School Camp and Summer Day Camp programs provide a safe, supervised environment for school-ages children (K-5) enrolled in the Norman Public Schools.

After School Program

The After School Program operates its program days in conjunction with the Norman Public Schools schedule.
These programs provide a safe and fun filled environment for Elementary School students directly after school is released.

Program Activities

  • Group Games 
  • Arts and Crafts
  • STEM Learning Materials

Program Hours
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Program Fee
$50 per Week

Children Eligible: Ages 5-11

Schools Serviced
12th Avenue Recreation Center - Eisenhower Elementary
Irving Recreation Center - Kennedy, Reagan, and Washington Elementary,  
Whittier Recreation Center - Cleveland, Jackson, McKinley, Monroe, Roosevelt, Truman, and Truman Primary Elementary
Little Axe Community Center - Little Axe

Contact
Childcare@NormanOK.gov

 

Out of School Camps

Out of School Camp (2025-2026)

Labor Day Break
August 29 & Sept 1
12th Avenue Recreation Center

Fall Break
October 8-10
Whittier Recreation Center

Parent Teacher Conferences
October 24
12th Avenue Recreation Center

Thanksgiving Break
November 24-28
12th Avenue Recreation Center

Winter Break 
December 22-31, January 2-5
12th Ave & Irving Recreation Centers  

M.L. King Day
January 19
12th Avenue Recreation Center

Presidents Day
February 13-16
12th Avenue Recreation Center

Spring Break
March 13 & 16-20
Whittier & 12th Ave Recreation Center

Operation Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm

Children Eligible: Ages 5-11

Cost
$25 per Day
$120 per Week
Sibling Discount - 3rd child $100 per week

Contact

12th Avenue Recreation Center
292-7275
Childcare@normanok.gov

Irving Recreation Center
292-9774
Childcare@normanok.gov

Whittier Recreation Center
292-9703
Childcare@Normanok.gov

Little Axe Community Center
292-9770
Childcare@normanok.gov

 

Summer Camp

This Day Summer Camp is for students who have completed Kindergarten up through 5th grade and allows campers to engage in social activities with other campers and enjoy field trips in the metro area. 

All Camps are American Camping Association Certified.

Campers must bring a non-microwavable lunch and drink.

Campers will be provided with a morning and afternoon snack.

Program Activities

  • Indoor-Outdoor Games
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Family Fun Field Trips
  • STEM Learning Materials

Camp Days
May 26th - August 12th 2026

Camp Hours
7:30am - 6:00pm

Program Fee
$150 Weekly
Sibling Discount - 3rd Child is $100 per week

Registration Opens
February 2, 2026

Contact

12th Avenue Recreation Center
292-7275
Childcare@normanok.gov

Irving Recreation Center
292-9774
Childcare@normanok.gov

Whittier Recreation Center
292-9703
Childcare@normanok.gov

Little Axe Community Center
292-9770
Childcare@normanok.gov