The Brainerd Baxter Youth Center - The Shop

The Brainerd Baxter Youth Center - The Shop Everything we do is rooted in respect and inclusion and is modeled to and practiced by the youth we serve.

We are a non-profit charitable organization committed to providing community support to all teens and young adults as they transition into independence and adulthood. For more than 10 years The Brainerd Baxter Youth Center, known locally as TheShop, has been a place for Brainerd Lakes Area youth to connect, be recognized, and grow toward independence. After school snacks and evening meals occur da

ily and offer a consistent source of nourishment for the hungry bellies that teens and young adults bring with them everywhere. Music, games of all varieties, art, laughter, loitering, and sometimes a nap on the couch are part of the experience of being at TheShop. Educational programs, volunteer opportunities serving within our community, critical thinking development, and hands-on job skills are other facets of TheShop designed to help bridge opportunity and achievement gaps many of our young people experience. We partner with a diverse group of community organizations, service clubs, and individuals to support youth as they transition towards independence. TheShop strives to remain a safe, accepting space where youthful energy is harnessed into creative fuel by providing opportunities to explore potential, build lasting relationships, and establish personal connections.

👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 𝐒E𝐄 𝐘O𝐔 𝐓H𝐄R𝐄 !!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈👀
06/06/2026

👀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 𝐒E𝐄 𝐘O𝐔 𝐓H𝐄R𝐄 !!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈👀

𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵 𝑼𝑺 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟐𝟎𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝟯 - 𝟔𝒑𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑲 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑷 (𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒅/𝑩𝒂𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓...
06/06/2026

𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵 𝑼𝑺 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟐𝟎𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝟯 - 𝟔𝒑𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑲 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑷 (𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒅/𝑩𝒂𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓) @ 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑶𝑹𝒀 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑲 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑫 ！！！！
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
*𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢*
*𝙴𝚗𝚐𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙰𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜*
*𝙵𝚘𝚘𝚍 & 𝚃𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚜*
*𝙿𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚎, 𝙿𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚎, & 𝙼𝙾𝚁𝙴 𝙿𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚎*

We started a new picture board of memories that we'll keep adding to as we adventure into the next journey & the next jo...
06/04/2026

We started a new picture board of memories that we'll keep adding to as we adventure into the next journey & the next journey & the next journey.. it's gonna be a fun adventure, that much I can say with certainty.

CONGRATS to all the seniors who graduated this week !! Y'all have been through a lot, & we're not just talking graduatio...
05/30/2026

CONGRATS to all the seniors who graduated this week !! Y'all have been through a lot, & we're not just talking graduation-wise, but all of the life stuff swirling around you as you maintained your focus on school at the same time. It's quite impressive. All of us here at The Shop are crazy stupid proud of you & can't wait to see what life has in store for you next !

Every Thursday night the Brainerd Service League has been bringing in a prepared meal for the kiddos & always always alw...
05/28/2026

Every Thursday night the Brainerd Service League has been bringing in a prepared meal for the kiddos & always always always with all the fixins & sweet treats for desert. It's been an AWESOME treat for us all (even me because I'll never complain about having a night off from cooking supper ! 🙃💯) !

A great big THANK YOU from all of us here at The Shop ! The power of community is unstoppable & this is the proof.

Our project, the BACK ROOM remodel ! Primarily used as the "quiet area" for those who may just need some chill time or e...
05/28/2026

Our project, the BACK ROOM remodel ! Primarily used as the "quiet area" for those who may just need some chill time or even a power nap on the new couches. The youth taped & designed & painted this whole room with their own hands. So very proud of these kiddos for the great job they did !

05/27/2026

Every last Wednesday of the month The Shop has an OPEN HOUSE that anyone from the community can come in, browse through, & take home anything you may need !
We have clothes (Summer & Winter) like shirts & pants & shorts, socks & shoes, blankets, jackets & hats, toiletries, & (not cooked) food. Come check it out !

Meet NOVA ! Nova is the Brainerd/Baxter Youth Center Emotional Support Shop Cat ! You can come meet this floofy little b...
05/27/2026

Meet NOVA ! Nova is the Brainerd/Baxter Youth Center Emotional Support Shop Cat ! You can come meet this floofy little ball of lovin' every Thursday & Saturday ! He's a Maine Coon/Rag-doll rescue kitty & is very friendly & loves attention & pets.

We've been doing some sidewalk chalkin' around here lately ! A little over here, a little over there, a little everywher...
05/27/2026

We've been doing some sidewalk chalkin' around here lately ! A little over here, a little over there, a little everywhere ! Come check it out & show your creativity !

The Bubble Rally went off like a firecracker (but made of bubbles of course) ! We even had a human BANANA (not made out ...
05/27/2026

The Bubble Rally went off like a firecracker (but made of bubbles of course) ! We even had a human BANANA (not made out of bubbles. Made out of human) !!
Keep an eye out for future SHOP events throughout the Summer months !

Address

723 Washington Street
Brainerd, MN
56401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 3pm - 8pm

Telephone

(218) 454-0009

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