Science Museum Oklahoma taking grownups to summer camp with adults-only, after-hours event

Science Museum Oklahoma will explore the science of summer camp during “Camp SMOnawanna: Salute Your Science” from 6:30-10 p.m. June 22 for the second installment of SMO 21, an adults-only, after-hours event series for people ages 21 and older.

The nostalgic evening will include all of the adventure of summer camp without the mosquitoes, mess hall food and sunburns ghost stories in the museum’s Kirkpatrick Planetarium, edible insects and camp games to human-sized foosball, the museum’s own version of capture the flag and more.

The entire museum will be open during SMO 21, giving guests the opportunity to explore permanent exhibits like CurioCity, Big Game Theory and the smART Space galleries, plus the museum’s planetarium and live science demonstrations.

In addition to themed activities, the museum’s café will be open with a cash bar, special drinks and numerous entrée and snack options.

The SMO 21 series launched in April with a sold-out event. Tickets are $21 in advance, $25 on the day of the event and are available online, over the phone and in person during regular museum hours. Tickets include all activities and access to the entire museum. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as admission is limited.

Those purchasing tickets at the door June 22 should check the museum website for updates regarding ticket availability and arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. There will be no ticket sales after 7:30 p.m.

Additional SMO 21 events — with themes to be announced — are planned for Aug. 17 and Oct. 19. All events will take place at the museum at 2020 Remington Place.

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.sciencemuseumok.org/smo21 or call 602-3760.

-BAM