Kids
Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Open Coloring & Empathy Exhibit for Kids
Soonercon kids coloring area and hands-on empathy exhibit by Heroic Inner Kids org. Runs hourly in the Kids area during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Noon | Location: Kah'maloo (Star Wars Land)
Aurabesh Decoding Activity
Decoding activity using the alphabet of Star Wars. Learn to write your name and decode messages! Runs hourly in Star Wars Land at Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion's table during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Fortnite Pop-Up Dance Party
Feel like you got a #1 Victory Royale? Come emote your way into a fun Fortnite Dance Break!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids, Performing Arts, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Villain Scavenger Hunt
The villains have escaped! It is up to you to find them! Villains are stationed around the con. Scavenger Hunt Note: Kids are instructed to go around the convention and get signatures from the villains on the sheet. Once signatures are collected kids receive a small prize. Participants must return to Sooner B during this hour to claim their prize!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids
1:00 PM | Location: Noble
Treasure Bag Making
Kids customize a pouch for dice, rock collections, or whatever else they can imagine needing to store in this make and take activity for young collectors.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Art, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
Build Your Own Jedi Lightsaber
Is the Force with you? Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Make your own lightsaber to use in Jedi training.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Kids Jedi Training
Is the Force with you? Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Duel with Jedi masters, and practice your target skills.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Cadet Alice & Dr. Trek Talk Prodigy—With You!
Larry and his granddaughter bring a taste of their YouTube show talking Star Trek’s new not-just-for-kids animated series to an interactive audience discussion and clips! Kids and parents are welcome, but you don’t have to have a little one to enjoy ST: Prodigy — it is steeped in canon and post-Voyager Prime timeline, as more and more adult fans are finding! (Not a viewer yet? We’ll start with an intro, too).
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Cadet Alice, Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Kids, Content Creation & Podcasting
4:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Star Wars Origami
Learn about the ancient Jedi art of origami, projects for every age group from easy to very hard.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV
4:00 PM | Location: Noble
LED Bowties
Bow Ties are cool, and they're even more cool when they light up! Learn how basic electrical circuits work as you build an LED bow tie. (1 hour. Limit 16 participants, suitable for ages 8+. Bring an adult to assist.)
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker
5:00 PM | Location: Noble
Design-a-Droid Blueprints
Design a droid the way you think it should look! Blueprints of droids on a worksheet to be decorated with paper or foam adhesive shapes.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV
5:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Jedi Librarian Story Time
Join a Jedi Master as they share a story from the Jedi archives.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, Vivian Sloan
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Airbender Training (Self-Defense with Tenzin)
It is good to see that the Airbender nation is growing, with newly awakened airbending powers in each of you! As a master airbender, I will ensure that you get the basics of airbending under your belt before heading out into the world. A one-hour basic self defense course for all-ages. Tenzin (cosplayed by Squirrelly Jedi Photography) is a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, with over 7 years of teaching experience.
Moderator: Squirrelly Jedi Photography
Panelists: Squirrelly Jedi Photography
Tracks: Kids, Health & Wellness
10:00 AM | Location: Kah'maloo (Star Wars Land)
Aurabesh Decoding Activity
Decoding activity using the alphabet of Star Wars. Learn to write your name and decode messages! Runs hourly in Star Wars Land at Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion's table during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
10:00 AM | Location: Noble
Okie Space Planetarium
Get ready for summer stargazing with a visit to the Okie Space Planetarium. The Okie Space Planetarium is a portable planetarium showing a special presentation just for Soonercon guests detailing the summer constellations and upcoming astronomical events. All ages welcome. Shows are 15 minutes long and space is limited to 15 people at a time in the planetarium.
Moderator: Okie Space Queen
Panelists: Okie Space Queen
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Open Coloring & Empathy Exhibit for Kids
Soonercon kids coloring area and hands-on empathy exhibit by Heroic Inner Kids org. Runs hourly in the Kids area during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House
Superhero School
New World Comics presents Superhero School, featuring TV and comic book favorites in this interactive cosplay experience. Learn about your favorite characters! Ask them about their adventures and take time for pictures.
Moderator: La Blanke
Panelists: Buck Berlin, La Blanke, Sentinelbait, TKM Cosplay
Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Comics, Performing Arts
Noon | Location: Noble
Build Your Own Superhero Persona
Join the fun – help cast a superhero in the next big comic book. We'll create a superhero in under an hour. (Supplies provided. Kid-friendly.) Note: Kids will choose hero, then be given the corresponding worksheet. With the help of superheroes in the classroom, they can come up with their own idea for their hero persona and decorate their worksheet.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids
Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Agents of SHIELD: Shield Making
Have you got what it takes to be an Agent of SHIELD? Join veteran agents to make your own shield and join SHIELD!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Sentinelbait
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
What’s Your Superhero Costume?
Join the fun – help cast a hero in the next big comic book. We'll create a superhero in under an hour. (Supplies provided. Kid-friendly.)
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids
1:00 PM | Location: Noble
Build Your Own Superhero Persona
Join the fun – help cast a superhero in the next big comic book. We'll create a superhero in under an hour. (Supplies provided. Kid-friendly.) Note: Kids will choose hero, then be given the corresponding worksheet. With the help of superheroes in the classroom, they can come up with their own idea for their hero persona and decorate their worksheet.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be."
-from the Sorting Hat's Song, 1991
Come first year wizards and witches! Get sorted into your Hogwarts house by the Sorting Hat!
Note: Parents will be asked to sign up child before getting in line. Kids will start here and get sorted first. Kids will be sat in a chair and sorted according to their preferred house.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
Hogwarts Potions Class
Witches and Wizards—gather around for potions class! Join us as your favorite professors teach you some useful potions! Kids will get a small potion container to take home.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
3:00 PM | Location: Noble
Build your own Fairy Tale
Kids choose raw components from a list of story elements and assemble their own Heroic Journey. (Adults welcome too.)
Moderator: vickey malone kennedy
Panelists: vickey malone kennedy
Tracks: Kids, Writing & Publishing, YA - Young Adult Fiction
4:00 PM | Location: Noble
Treasure Bag Making
Kids customize a pouch for dice, rock collections, or whatever else they can imagine needing to store in this make and take activity for young collectors.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Art, General Interest
4:30 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Nerf Gaming
Bring your favorite foam-dart blaster and join the fun. Darts will be provided for Nerf Elite compatible blasters. Visit the Kids Programming room for full rules. Didn't bring your blaster? Don't worry! A wide selection of blasters (with darts) are available in the Charity Store. Charity sales and donations benefit Bridges of Norman. (90 minutes)
Moderator: Phillip Grimes
Panelists: Josh Updegrove, Phillip Grimes
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Nerf Gaming
Bring your favorite foam-dart blaster and join the fun. Darts will be provided for Nerf Elite compatible blasters. Visit the Kids Programming room for full rules. Didn't bring your blaster? Don't worry! A wide selection of blasters (with darts) are available in the Charity Store. Charity sales and donations benefit Bridges of Norman.
Moderator: Phillip Grimes
Panelists: Josh Updegrove, Phillip Grimes
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Open Coloring & Empathy Exhibit for Kids
Soonercon kids coloring area and hands-on empathy exhibit by Heroic Inner Kids org. Runs hourly in the Kids area during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
10:00 AM | Location: Kah'maloo (Star Wars Land)
Aurabesh Decoding Activity
Decoding activity using the alphabet of Star Wars. Learn to write your name and decode messages! Runs hourly in Star Wars Land at Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion's table during Soonercon's daytime programming hours.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
10:00 AM | Location: Noble
Make your Own Monster
Kids create monstrous artwork using unique art supplies such as paper and straw cleaners.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
10:30 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House
Children's Costume Contest Line Up
Contestants meet the judges and line up for the Costume Contest during this set up time at 10:30 a.m.. The contest begins at 11:00 a.m. for Soonercon's Children's Costume Contest on the main stage (ages 5-12), featuring costumes imagined and made by younglings. Ensure your child is registered beforehand and at the main ballroom by this time in order to compete in the contest. (30 minutes)
Moderator: 0
Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Contest, Maker
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Muggle Quidditch
Muggle Quidditch is a sport based on Quidditch, the fictional sport depicted in the Harry Potter series of children's novels, as governed by the International Quidditch Association. As in the fictional sport, muggle quidditch has seven players on each team: 3 chasers, 2 beaters, 1 keeper, and 1 seeker. Muggle Quidditch has been adapted for play on the ground, with game play confined to a playing field comparable in size to an ice hockey rink. The sport is adapted using elements of rugby, dodgeball, tag, and lacrosse. Visit the Kids Programming room for rules and to sign up.
Moderator: Crazy Red Artist
Panelists: Crazy Red Artist, EBA Comedy
Tracks: Kids
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Muggle Quidditch
Muggle Quidditch is a sport based on Quidditch, the fictional sport depicted in the Harry Potter series of children's novels, as governed by the International Quidditch Association. As in the fictional sport, muggle quidditch has seven players on each team: 3 chasers, 2 beaters, 1 keeper, and 1 seeker. Muggle Quidditch has been adapted for play on the ground, with game play confined to a playing field comparable in size to an ice hockey rink. The sport is adapted using elements of rugby, dodgeball, tag, and lacrosse. Visit the Kids Programming room for rules and to sign up.
Moderator: Crazy Red Artist
Panelists: Crazy Red Artist, EBA Comedy
Tracks: Kids
11:00 AM | Location: Noble
Kids as Content Creators
Sara and Eva talk about Eva’s YouTube channel, Eva Eats Everything. From Eva's favorite videos and what made them successful, to making and editing content, and creating merch for a kid-focused channel, this panel is for young content creators looking to get started with their own creative enterprise online. For parents, we will cover online safety tips and helping your kiddo with creating age-appropriate content designed for their for their peer audience.
Moderator: Sara Felix
Panelists: Eva Eats Everything, Sara Felix
Tracks: Kids, Content Creation & Podcasting
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House
Children's Costume Contest
Kids (12 and under) will compete and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be chosen.
Soonercon's annual Children's Costume Contest on the main stage (ages 5-12) featuring costumes imagined and made by younglings. Sign up by close of registration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Costuming Info table at Con HQ or online. Visit https://www.soonercon.com/kids-costume-contest/ for more info and to register.
Moderator: Mystix Panda
Panelists: Mimic Rae, Mystix Panda, Sentinelbait, TKM Cosplay
Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Contest
Noon | Location: Noble
Build A Gauntlet
Build a Mandalorian armored gauntlet with construction paper and straws, and possibly make paper rockets to fire from it!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV
Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Nerf Herding/ Saving Grogu
Kids will face various Star Wars characters (such as Han or Darth Vader) and target practice to save Grogu!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Meetup, Film & TV
1:00 PM | Location: Noble
Build Your Own Jedi Lightsaber
Is the Force with you? Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Make your own lightsaber to use in Jedi training.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Kids Jedi Training
Is the Force with you? Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Duel with Jedi masters, and practice your target skills.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Noble
Treasure Bag Making
Kids customize a pouch for dice, rock collections, or whatever else they can imagine needing to store in this make and take activity for young collectors.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tracks: Kids, Maker, Art, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive
Getting Started in Magic
Have you been interested in magic, but didn’t know where to begin? Master Magician Michael Corley will be showing children and families how to get started in magic! Learn how to bend metal, slight of hand and how to levitate a “ghost”! Includes a free list of resources to continue your journey in magic. Get your bow tie and tux ready, your future in magic is here today!
Moderator: Magician Michael Corley
Panelists: Magician Michael Corley
Tracks: Kids, Performing Arts