The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Located on the West shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, the museum features interactive exhibits for all ages and exceptional STEM education programs. Make movies in the Spark exhibit, meet the mother of science fiction in Mary & Her Monster, and test out some of Ben Franklin's favorite experiments in the Electricity Party Room. Free parking available. For more information, visit thebakken.org.

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids' educational organization specializing in teaching coding to kids. In our Dojos, kids don't just learn coding - they gain creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment.

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!

With Girl Scouts, kids can thrive—making new friends, learning new skills, and experiencing new things as they grow into their strongest, kindest, and most authentic selves. Join the Girl Scout community today! Grades K-12 are invited to join at gsrv.gs/join. Want make a difference in your community? Be a role model! Support local Girl Scouts as a volunteer.