Maple Grove Pop Up Blaster Battles

Project My Neighborhood (PMN) is a local non-profit that raises funds and awareness for bullying prevention. Our missions is to create a do-good atmosphere that can be entertaining and educational. PMN’s core values include outreach, inclusion, team building, health, and wellness. PMN hosts Blaster Battles events and supplies rental equipment for private events throughout the Midwest. Created in 2016, PMN has done events on the East Coast, West Coast and throughout the Midwest. We collaborate with corporations and organizations, such as Pacer National Bullying Prevention Center and Blaine National Sports Center, to expand bullying prevention initiatives.PMN uses toy Nerf blasters with foam darts along with paintball bunkers (inflatables) in a designated family-friendly environment for a series of games - like tag, capture the flag, and our "Blaster Battles" - that promote outreach, inclusion, team building, health, and wellness. During our events, we typically discuss five topics of bullying, which are related to the games we play and life beyond the games: 1) protect yourself,  2) you are not alone, 3) overcoming adversity, 4) choices we make, and 5) the slippery slope of teasing vs. bullying. Proceeds from our events allow PMN to host more Blaster Battles and support bullying prevention programs.As a role model to the participants, Co-Founder Matt Nelson also speaks to kids about his experience with bullying, overcoming obstacles, and values gained from experience in organized athletics from elementary school to college.Our other inspiration is based on the Minnesota Statute: 121A.031 SCHOOL STUDENT BULLYING POLICY. Subdivision 3, 4 & 5 that discusses local bullying policy and safety programming in schools.  We hope to make a big impact in elementary, middle and high schools.

Project My Neighborhood

9800 Fern brook lane n, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Wednesday, November 19th 2025
Event Starts at 6PM

Maple Grove Sports Dome

Blaster Battle Taking Place at Maple Grove Sports Dome in Maple Grove. This is an all ages event. Everyone must register for this event. Space is limited only attendees will be allowed in the dome. Please plan on playing if you can come. What you need:*** Everyone Needs Eye Protection Glasses, Goggles, or Sunglasses are proper forms of SunglassesDart Blaster: Nerf, Buzz Bee, Prime Time, etc.*No Modded Blasters Please for safety reasons.   Don't have a blaster we will have some loaners.Eye ProtectionWater BottleLeave your darts at home we will provide all Mega, Elite, and Rival ammo.What to expect.We will play a number of foam flinging games includingCapture the FlagSuper Capture the FlagRescue The PatriotAdults vs. Kids.Additional information please email info@projectmyneighborhood.org<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>