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4-H clover Anoka County 4-H explore the brain with the Masonic Institute of the Developing Brain

Event information

Date and time

Location

Anoka County Extension
Masonic Institute of the Developing Brain
2025 E River Pkwy,
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Contact

Sarah Devine, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected] or 763-324-3493

Kim Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
[email protected], 763-324-3499

Natalie Boyd, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
[email protected], 763-324-3496

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Have you ever wondered how your brain actually works? Or how we even figure out what's going on inside our heads? Come get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the UMN Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB)! You'll get to meet and talk with brilliant researchers, hands-on clinical staff, and the amazing team members who make this groundbreaking science possible every day. We’ll tour their state-of-the-art facilities and dive into some awesome, hands-on learning using the Brain Waves curriculum from Extension and MIDB. 

Lunch will be provided by the MIDB. This event has space for 1 adult chaperone. If you are interested in chaperoning please contact Sarah Devine. ([email protected])

 

Audience

Anoka County 4-H youth grades 5+

Cost

Free. But you must pre-register. Maximum of 12 youth and 1 adult chaperone. 

Registration

Register by Wednesday, August 5. Register through your 4-H Online account. 

  • If you have a family account in 4-H Online, login and then click on Events on the left side of the screen; event is Anoka County 4-H explore the brain with the Masonic Institute of the Developing Brain". Then select members name. On the next screen, click “Start Registration”.
  • If you are new to 4-H, you'll need to set up an account. Creating an account does not require commitment for future participation. Select "In-person 4-H Camp/Event-Anoka County" for Club and "Science Inquiry" for projects.  Once your account is approved, view the 4-H Online event registration guide for help in registering for the event.
  • Contact Kim Ferguson at [email protected] or call 763-324-3495 for assistance.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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