{"id":635,"date":"2026-06-17T13:16:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=635"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:46:47","slug":"youth-community-outreach","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/offering\/youth-community-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth &amp; Community Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth &amp; Community Outreach<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Arapahoe County Extension empowers youth to have healthy, positive relationships, develop life skills, realize their spark and become engaged learners.&nbsp;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 &amp; community outreach programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Young friends walking while putting their arms around each others.\" class=\"wp-image-481 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/youth-walking-alongside-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programming options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:48% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Students sit in a classroom facing a teacher and a large presentation screen at the front of the room.\" class=\"wp-image-652 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-listening-to-presentation-26.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In school\/After school programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/offering\/school-programming\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embryology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/offering\/youth-community-outreach\/embryology-program\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Close up of Baby chicks warming up in the sunlight.\" class=\"wp-image-648 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg?resize=768,614 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg?resize=1024,819 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Baby-Chicks-26.jpg?resize=600,480 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Two girls wearing life jackets paddle a canoe on a lake, smiling and laughing as they row together. Other youth in canoes paddle in the background. another two girls paddling a canoe blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-654 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=1400,934 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Kids-paddling-boat.webp?resize=1568,1046 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer camps &amp; Out-of-School programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Arapahoe County Extension offers summer camps and out\u2011of\u2011school programs that provide engaging, hands\u2011on 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-acba6857 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"effd6024-c870-4d9e-85d5-27de71f3fed6-accordion\" id=\"effd6024-c870-4d9e-85d5-27de71f3fed6-accordion-button\">Where does the educational programming come from?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"effd6024-c870-4d9e-85d5-27de71f3fed6-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"effd6024-c870-4d9e-85d5-27de71f3fed6-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"87838b6d-fea1-44b8-b8fc-4fbc6562363d-accordion\" id=\"87838b6d-fea1-44b8-b8fc-4fbc6562363d-accordion-button\">What is the cost for youth development and school enrichment programming?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"87838b6d-fea1-44b8-b8fc-4fbc6562363d-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"87838b6d-fea1-44b8-b8fc-4fbc6562363d-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>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. &nbsp;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&nbsp;learning, such as crafting materials, embryology incubators,&nbsp;gardening supplies, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"acf96ce8-cf92-4ab9-a9cb-ef4dd97d3bff-accordion\" id=\"acf96ce8-cf92-4ab9-a9cb-ef4dd97d3bff-accordion-button\">Who facilitates the programs?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"acf96ce8-cf92-4ab9-a9cb-ef4dd97d3bff-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"acf96ce8-cf92-4ab9-a9cb-ef4dd97d3bff-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"5fefbb08-e9b0-4c45-9e21-44db80293802-accordion\" id=\"5fefbb08-e9b0-4c45-9e21-44db80293802-accordion-button\">How can I get involved as a volunteer?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"5fefbb08-e9b0-4c45-9e21-44db80293802-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"5fefbb08-e9b0-4c45-9e21-44db80293802-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Make a difference in a kid\u2019s life today! We are always seeking youth-friendly, organized, flexible, adult leaders to help children learn and grow through fun, hands-on projects. 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