Youth & Community Outreach
Arapahoe County Extension empowers youth to have healthy, positive relationships, develop life skills, realize their spark and become engaged learners. We are a reliable community partner for schools and organizations, while being accessible and welcoming to all youth. Contact our office for more information on youth & community outreach programs.
Programming options
In school/After school programming
The Youth Development School and Community Program is a collaborative effort between Colorado State University Extension, local schools, and community centers. The focus of the program is to provide in-school and after-school programs with experiential-based curriculum.
Embryology
The Arapahoe County embryology program gives students the opportunity to learn about chickens, eggs, and embryonic development through observation of the egg hatching process. We have several different opportunities for your students to engage with this program.
Summer camps & Out-of-School programs
Arapahoe County Extension offers summer camps and out‑of‑school programs that provide engaging, hands‑on learning experiences for youth. These programs help build skills, explore new interests, and encourage personal growth in a supportive and interactive environment. Contact our office for more information.
FAQs
The diverse curricula are based on research coming from Colorado State University. Arapahoe County Extension has unique access to materials and expertise from this land-grant university regarding the mental, physical, social and emotional development of young people, and works to connect those resources to youth in our community.
The cost for Arapahoe County Extension to deliver programming at partnering locations is dependent on the number of youth and the type of program that is delivered. An agreement is made between Arapahoe County Extension and our partnerships prior to the start of programming. Costs may cover materials and supplies for hands-on learning, such as crafting materials, embryology incubators, gardening supplies, etc.
All programs are overseen and facilitated by Arapahoe County Extension staff and official volunteer leaders. All volunteers are required to undergo a background check prior to working with youth.
Make a difference in a kid’s life today! We are always seeking youth-friendly, organized, flexible, adult leaders to help children learn and grow through fun, hands-on projects. Training is provided. Contact us for more information.