Discover the programs, people, and places shaping the next generation in our region. 

From Enid to Excellence: Meet Piper Tucker, Educator 

Piper is an Enid High School graduate who has returned to the Enid community to inspire the next generation of youth. Piper currently is the Pom coach at Enid High and is looking forward to expanding her teaching role next year. 

“I’m so grateful for the Work in Enid Award and the chance to continue building my life and career in the community that raised me. As a teacher and pom coach at Enid High School and a dance instructor at Hype Dance Productions, I am passionate about inspiring and supporting our youth to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams, just as I was able to do. Growing up in Enid has shaped who I am, and giving back to this community is truly a privilege.”  - Piper Tucker, 2025 recipient of the Work in Enid Award

Summer is here keeping the youth engaged.  

Enid offers an array of summer programs for youth, catering to diverse interests from sports and arts to technology and community engagement. Here’s a list of some of the opportunities to keep youth active, learning, and having fun this summer: 

• Enid Public Schools hosts a variety of summer sports camps for students entering grades K-9. For more details and registration, visit the Enid Athletics Summer Camps page. 

• YMCA offer activities including swimming, sports, games, and much more. For more information, visit the YMCA Summer Day Camp page. 

•  Leonardo’s Children’s Museum Summer Discovery Camp designed for children aged 4–12 (Pre-K through 5th grade). Activities include themed art and science projects, with discounts and scholarships available. Learn more at Leonardo's Programs page. 

• Gaslight Theatre Kids Drama Camp offers young actors the chance to participate in a full theatrical production. The 2025 camp is currently full, but a waitlist is available. For more information or to join the waitlist, visit the Gaslight Theatre Kids Drama Camp page. 

• Autry Technology Center Teen Tech Academy designed for students completing 6th through 8th grade providing hands-on experiences to explore various careers. Details can be found on the Autry Tech Teen Tech Academy page. 

• Northern Oklahoma College Summer camps cover a variety of areas from basketball, to nursing, to art. For a full schedule and registration, visit the NOC Summer Camps page. 

• Main Street Enid’s Downtown Teens Summer Program aimed at teens aged 14–19, this program offers leadership opportunities by involving participants in planning and supporting community events in downtown Enid throughout the summer. Details can be found on the Main Street Enid Downtown Teens Program page. 

• Enid Parks and Recreation offers various summer activities, including swimming events and youth fishing clinics. Check out their Facebook page for updates. 

• Enid Kids Summer Camp provides a program with field trips, team-building activities, arts and crafts, etc. More information is available at Enid Kids Summer Camp.  

• Enid & Garfield County Public Library hosts kids' crafts and activities and offers volunteer opportunities for teens during the summer reading program. Contact them at (580) 234-6313 for schedules or visit their website. 

It Takes a Village — And Enid Builds One Every Day

In a town where the wheat fields sway, 
And sunrise paints the start of day, 
There grows a village, heart and hand— 
A place where young and old both stand. 

The laughter echoes through the park, 
Where dreams are lit from just a spark, 
At camps that teach and plays that stage, 
They find their voice at every age. 

The court, the lab, the theater lights, 
Each path explored, each future bright. 
With mentors, teachers, friends who guide, 
The youth of Enid walk with pride. 

From science camps to songs they sing, 
To learning what tomorrow brings— 
The village builds, supports, sustains, 
Through every loss, through every gain. 

It takes a village, so they say, 
And Enid lives that truth each day. 
With open doors and hearts that care, 
For every child, hope lives there.