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    "title": "UCO Summer Camps Inspire Creativity, Curiosity for K\u201312 Students",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-09 13:00:03",
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    "body": "<p>The University of Central Oklahoma will offer a variety of summer camps for children and teens, running from May through August. Designed for students in grades K-12, these camps offer a dynamic blend of fun, creativity and hands-on learning experiences.</p><p>Each camp provides participants with opportunities to explore their interests, discover new talents and build meaningful connections with peers&mdash;all while learning from expert educators and professionals. With topics ranging from engineering and golf to performing arts and athletics, UCO&rsquo;s summer programs are tailored to inspire curiosity, boost confidence and encourage personal growth.</p><p><strong>2026 camps include:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Forensic Science Camp, May 27-29</span></li><li><span>Fashion Camp, June 1-5</span></li><li><span>Dance Camp, June 1-5</span></li><li><span>Explore Engineering Summer Academy Session 1, June 1-5</span></li><li><span>Explore Engineering Summer Academy Session 2, June 8- 12</span></li><li><span>Drama Camp Teen Track Session 1, June 8-12</span></li><li><span>ACM@UCO Rock Camp Session 1, June 8-12</span></li><li><span>Dance and Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp, June 8-12</span></li><li><span>New to Golf Fundamental Movement Skills, June 8-11 and 15-18, and July 6-9, 8-11, 13-16 and 20-23</span></li><li><span>New and Beginning Golfers-Learn, Have Fun and Play Golf, June 8-11 and 15-18, and July 13-16 and 20-23</span></li><li><span>PGA Junior Golf League, Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-Aug. 5</span></li><li><span>PGM Junior Golf Interclub Team, June 8-Aug. 5</span></li><li><span>Drama Camp Youth Track Session 1, June 15-19</span></li><li><span>Jazz Lab 16<sup>th</sup> Annual Jazz Camp, June 21-26</span></li><li><span>ACM@UCO Production Camp Session 1, June 22-26</span></li><li><span>Drama Camp Teen Track Session 2, July 6-10</span></li><li><span>ACM@UCO Rock Camp Session 2, July 13-17</span></li><li><span>Drama Camp Youth Track Session 2, July 13-17</span></li><li><span>ACM@UCO Production Camp Session 2, July 20-24</span></li><li><span>Dance Intensive, Aug. 3-7</span></li></ul><p>In addition to the camps listed, UCO sports teams host camps throughout the summer. Sports include baseball, basketball, soccer, football, softball, wrestling and volleyball.</p><p>Registration is now open, and spaces are limited. For a full list of camps, dates and registration details, visit <a href=\"http://go.uco.edu/camps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go.uco.edu/camps</a>.</p><p style=\"text-align: center\">(end)</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-a5f57d53-d79b-44d7-9c17-fdd63be25935\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/eee27d1a-e66c-4fc6-ba8f-5f011b0c5414/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Devan Wielgos\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Devan Wielgos</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Communications and Marketing Coordinator, UCO University Communications</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:dwielgos@uco.edu\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"dwielgos@uco.edu\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>dwielgos@uco.edu</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:405-974-2127\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"405-974-2127\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>405-974-2127</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.uco.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"uco.edu\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>uco.edu</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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