Childcare
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa
In the event of a teacher walkout, starting April 2, 2018, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa are offering a Free Educational Alternative to families looking for a safe and fun place for their children ages 5 to 17 during the day.
Call today to reserve your spot at one of the six Metro Tulsa locations:
Boys & Girls Club Broken Arrow – 918-258-7545, 1400 W. Washington, Broken Arrow, 74012
Boys & Girls Club Creek County/Sapulpa – 918-224-4415, 1721 S. Hickory, Sapulpa, 74066
Boys & Girls Club Sand Springs – 918-245-2237, 4403 S. 129th West Ave., Sand Springs, 74063
Mabee Red Shield Boys & Girls Club – 918-834-2464, 1231 N. Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74115
North Mabee Boys & Girls Club – 918-425-7534, 3001 N Cincinnati, Tulsa, OK 74106
West Mabee Boys & Girls Club – 918-582-4327, 2143 S Olympia, Tulsa, OK 74107
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
BounceU
8922 S. Memorial Dr., 918.249.0900
From their Facebook Page: “BounceU will be watching our teachers negotiations closely and if there is a walkout April 2nd, we will be offering daily camps for parents who want someplace for their kids to go. We will discount our normal summer daily rate from $35 to only $25 per day (9am-2pm…extended care will be available for additional cost). If you’d like to be on our interest list, please comment here [on the Facebook post] or message us directly.”
Theatre Tulsa
In support of Oklahoma teachers and students, Theatre Tulsa will hold daily sessions of Broadway Academy if schools close due to the walkout scheduled for April 2. We will be holding classes during the day until all districts reopen. Classes include 8 hours of instruction from Theatre Tulsa’s education in the areas of dance, music, acting, technical theatre and will include time for studying. A morning snack and lunch will be provided to all students. This special session is intended for Theatre Tulsa students who need a place to be! This course is free of charge, however, enrollment is first come, first serve and space is limited. Learn more here.
Motion Tulsa
3133 S. Harvard Ave., 918.747.5425
Motion Tulsa is offering daily drop-in daycare at the rate of $89/day, or $149/week for non-members. They will also be offering an ongoing Parent/Teacher Support Camp in the event of a teacher walkout. Learn more about Motion Tulsa’s Parent/Teacher Support Camps here.
Wolfe Pack Tae Kwon Do
5085 S. 76th E. Ave., 918.574.4614 or 918.402.1662
Wolfe Pack Tae Kwon Do is offering $25 day camps. Learn more at www.wolfepacktkd.comor www.facebook.com/WolfePackTKD/
First United Methodist Church Jenks
415 E. Main St., Jenks, 918.299.5462
From their FB Event Page, Teacher Strike: Day Camp: “First Jenks understands the impact on families the teacher strike will have. We want to provide a safe fun environment for the children of our community on that day. We have a limit of 30 spots available. Please RSVP by 3/30/18 by calling (918) 299-5462.”
First Baptist Church of Tulsa
403 S. Cincinnati Ave., 918.587.1571
From their Facebook Page: “As discussions around the potential school walkout on April 2 continue, we wanted to share information about how we are looking at ways to help the children who attend our partner schools. We are working with leadership from Garfield, Anderson and Springdale elementary schools to help those children most affected by the potential walkout. We also are working with local restaurants and food services to partner together to provide meals for the children at these these schools for the duration of the walkout.
‘We understand our state is in a unique place right now. Teachers should be paid more to compete with surrounding states. But we also support our law makers as they deal with the complexities of the state budget. However, our main focus is on the children affected by the issue, and how they can be provided for — especially those who are food insecure.’ Deron Spoo”
Playtime Plus
7917 East 51st Street Tulsa, (918)-622-9336
2566 East Kenosha Broken Arrow, (918)-451-9336
14002 East 21st Street, Suite 400, (918)-794-8336
Playtime Plus is a drop-in childcare center with hourly rates. They will be open extended hours during a possible teacher walkout, on a first-come basis. Learn more here.
Eight Acres Camp
14775 S. Lewis Ave., Bixby, 918.640.2493
From their Facebook Page: “Eight Acres Camp will be open IF there is a teacher walkout beginning April 2nd. Camp hours 7am-6pm. $30 per day per child. Bring a sack lunch. Snacks and drinks provided. RSVP to 918-640-2493 to save a spot for your child. We will need registration forms available on our website. EightAcres.com”
Faith Church in Glenpool
1901 W. 171st St., Glenpool, 918.321.2720
From their Facebook page: “We are opening our campus for any and all students from any schools during teacher walkout starting April 2nd from 8am to 5pm each day for Free! We will provide a snack and a lunch. Go to our websitewww.faithchurchnow.com and click on the Child Care Walkout tab to reserve a spot! Hurry, there is only limited availability!
**UPDATE**
In case the walkout does occur, all of our volunteers/staff have background checks and a campus police officer will be on site. We will have plenty of fun activities for every age group planned out each day.
For any other questions or concerns visit our website anytime or call our church office (918) 321-2720 during our regular business hours.” And
“Anyone wanting to Reserve a spot for their child for Free Daycare during Teacher Walkout can go to www.faithchurchnow.com and click on Child Care for Walkout tab.”
Dyslexia Center of Tulsa
8118-B S. Memorial Dr., 918.313.5518, penny@dyslexiatulsa.com
In the event of a teacher walkout, Dyslexia Center of Tulsa will offer children (K-12) the opportunity to visit the center and work on their reading or printing handwriting skills for up to 30 minutes per afternoon for free. Services are by appointment only; make an appointment by calling 918.313.5518 or emailing penny@dyslexiatulsa.com.
Services are available Monday-Friday afternoons. Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. and Friday from 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Bounce Pro Inflatables, Turning Point Soccer, Center Stage of Jenks
Soccer Center, 716 W. Main St., Jenks, 918.671.4410
Food
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is committed to supporting the nutritional needs of students should a teacher walkout ensue. Currently, the Food Bank is working on a coordinated effort with programs throughout our service area to find all avenues possible to support families and school personnel facing challenges of food insecurity in the event of school closures.
While the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is still working on coordinating a plan, up-to-date information can be found at okfoodbank.org/supportourstudents. Those interested in donating or volunteering during this time can find that information on this page as well.
Restore Hope Ministries
From their Facebook Page: “Our teachers have been sacrificing for years to help children in our state in so many ways. We hope our Legislature will hear their cry for help and respond to prevent any need for a walkout. But if the teachers do have to walkout to help our state wake up, we will stand with them and step up to make sure children have the food they need.
We are currently raising funds and food in anticipation of that need. If you want to help, you can click below or donate at our website: donate.restorehope.org. You can also bring food to either our main location on Charles Page Blvd, our location at Asbury at 6910 S. 101st E Ave, any Christian Brothers Automotive location, or at Kiddlestix Toy Store. Special thanks to Christian Brothers Automotive Tulsa Hills for stepping up initially and to Kiddlestix for responding to the news story below and joining the effort.
You can join too! Share this post, comment to offer help, and call your legislator and the Speaker of the House (1-800-522-8502). We have a chance to help our teachers, help our kids, and help our state. Let’s do this!”
Kendall Whittier, Inc.
From their Facebook page: “We are one of Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s partner agencies.
If you live or teach in Kendall-Whittier neighborhood and need food please call our Emergency Food Pantry: 918-592-3000
https://kendallwhittierinc.org/getting-assistance/
or En Español: 918-760-0989
https://kendallwhittierinc.org/obtenir-ayuda/?lang=es
We deliver emergency groceries 5 days a week.”
Joe Momma’s
308 E. 1st St., 918.289.0544
From their Facebook page: “Tulsa Public School students eat free at Joe Momma’s on strike day [April 2]. Teachers get a 10% discount on food and free fountain drinks all the time. Thanks for taking care of our kids.”
Resources for Teachers
Kendall Whittier, Inc.
From their Facebook event page: “Teachers and staff at Kendall-Whittier Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School, Mayo Demonstration School and Will Rogers High School we will be able to assist you with emergency groceries during the planned school walkouts.
Beginning the week of March 26 and running through April 16 (or whenever schools reopen) we will have pickup available from 1-3 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at True Blue Neighbors Center for Community Engagement. You must call our Emergency Pantry ahead to make your request: 918-592-3000.”
Mazzio’s–Teaching Appreciation Tuesday through April 24
Through April 24, Mazzio’s will be offering teachers a free dinner and drink on Tuesdays (with valid I.D.) beginning March 20.
Studio POP
10 N. Greenwood Ave., 918.576.6897
From their Facebook Page: “Yo, teach! We’re pulling for you! Full time teachers contact us at frontdesk@studiopoptulsa.com for a PROMO CODE so you can sweat it out and breathe it out with us in April. 
Foolish Things Coffee Company
From their Facebook Page: “Just a reminder from a few months back, Tulsa area teachers get a 15% discount till forever. And just in case our state legislature can’t get their [edited] together, feel free to come in and hang with your kids as long as the walkout lasts. We’re ready for it to be a bit noisy and would love to offer you a drip coffee (on us) until the walkouts are over. Cheers, we’re here for Oklahoma Teachers. – The Foolish Things Team”
