Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma and MetroFamily Magazine will host Geekapalooza: A STEAM Festival for Kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Camp Trivera, 2508 N.E. 50th St.

Boeing is the event’s presenting sponsor. Additional community partners have also made the event possible.

Now in its sixth year, Geekapalooza celebrates science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) with more than 30 activities, including a scavenger hunt, robotics demonstrations and hands-on fun. The event is planned for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 but will be a day of fun for the entire family.

“Geekapalooza brings children and families together with science educators and industry leaders around a clear purpose: to spark an interest in STEAM at a young age,” said Janienne Bella, CEO of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. “Coding, geoscience and the science of flight are just some of what students can expect to see, with professionals on-site to lead activities, share their knowledge and inspire Oklahoma youth who may find a fit for themselves in a STEAM career.”

Some of the many activities include a tornado in a bottle experiment with opportunities to record observations, an interactive pharmacy demonstration to show how math and science are applied in the real world and so much more. Every hosted booth will have a hands-on activity available throughout the day.

Admission will be sold online from Sept. 26 to Nov. 2 at http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/geekapalooza. Digital tickets are $8 per child and $5 per adult. Admission will also be available at the door.

Food trucks will be available on-site.

Testimonial quote from previous attendee: "It was a great event! It opened our eyes to some possibilities and opportunities out there for even our younger kiddos!"

About Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
Located in 39 central and western Oklahoma counties, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Through leadership-building programs, GSWESTOK offers girls pathways to explore their interests - including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), healthy lifestyles and activities like our High Adventure Team and summer camps, and community service projects through our Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.

About MetroFamily Magazine
MetroFamily Magazine has been serving the greater Oklahoma City metro for nearly 25 years, providing the best of family fun, resources and support for local parents. MetroFamily’s 150,000 readers can find their guides, resources and inspiration for fun at metrofamilymagazine.com or their print magazine, available bimonthly on newsstands around the OKC area.