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Welcome to the CSU Extension Office in Douglas County. "Extension" means reaching out and extending university research and resources to meet public needs at the community level. Our goal is to assist you with any question you may have, whether it is about gardening, wildlife, 4-H, or any other needs.

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Douglas County offers a variety of programs and lessons that can be applied to all different age groups. We host in-person programs through the 4-H program and on-site educational, programming visits for a range of topics! We want to work with you! Find the descriptions of programs and curriculum that Douglas County Extension offers below.

Request CSUE presence at your local event or discuss additional programming options by calling the office in Castle Rock!
Questions? Call 720-733-6940

National Western School Visits

Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Western Stock Show!

Don’t miss out— Register by December 5th, 2024, to secure your school visit.

Please ignore the October 31st deadline listed on the link.

Teacher’s Guide

Register Today!

STEM Kits

STEM Loan Out Kits

STEM Learning Kits on available for loan out from Colorado State University Extension services.  Many kits are available for check out in our Extension Office.

“All kits require a $25 deposit, refundable upon return in good condition.”

To check out a STEM kit, fill out the request form here.

STEM KIT LIST

Pollinator Kit

Solar Motor Kit

Power Protectors Kit

Outdoor Exploration Kit

Power of the Wind Activity Bundle

Marshmallow Catapult Challenge Kit

Soda Bottle Rocket Launcher Kit

Snap Circuit Kit

STEM MECHANICS: Wheels, Axles & Inclined Planes Activity Kit

Ocean Expedition 4-H STEM challenge Board Game

Build a Boat Activity Kit

Eco- Bot Challenge Kit

Body Butter/Tennis Ball Massage kit

Bath Salts/Zen Garden kit

Lip Balm Kit

Click here for Descriptions and More information.

Questions? Contact Douglas County CSUE at 720-733-6940


Colorado State University Kits

In addition, Colorado State University offers a STEM Kit Lending Library suitable for large classrooms. A STEM Kit is a box of activities and experiments designed specifically to teach Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science. A classroom set is composed of 15 identical kits. Each kit is meant to be used by 2 students, for a total of 30 students at a time. These are checked out directly from the university, not from the Extension office.

More info and a list of kits here.

Embryology


The Douglas County 4-H Embryology Program gives students the opportunity to learn about chickens, eggs, and embryonic development through observation of the egg hatching process. It provides a great way for students to observe the development of life in just three weeks! Lessons are designed to build student math, science, and language arts skills. We have several different opportunities for your students to engage with this program. Learn more about our various learning opportunities, kits, and costs to find the best option for you:

*Please note that this program is available every spring upon request. Supplies and equipment are limited. Therefore, requests are received on a first come first serve basis. If you would like our 4-H Youth Development Educator to come to your classroom in the spring, it is recommended that you contact our office in the fall to schedule your program. Click “embryology options” above for contact and pricing information.

Discover 4-H

Discover 4-H Swine Club Curriculum – Download here

Discover the opportunities the 4-H swine project offers you by downloading this resource guide and learn the basics of animal husbandry, animal judging, nutrition and health, showmanship and show fitting.

Discover 4-H Horse Showmanship Curriculum – Download here

Discover the opportunities the 4-H horse project offers you by downloading this resource guide and learn the basics of showmanship at the halter, body positions basics, presentation, scoring, fitting and more!

Discover 4-H Horse Physical Exam and First Aid Curriculum – Download here

Discover your passion for veterinarian sciences by exploring physical exams and first aid preparation in equine sciences. Download this resource guide and learn the basics of animal husbandry, health and nutrition, and being ready for the unexpected.

As always, please keep in mind some resources may refer to Utah state programming so be sure to clarify with the Douglas County, Colorado office if you have questions.

Contact CSUE at 720-733-6940 to with any questions regarding programs.

 

Extension Programs are available to all without discrimination. If you need special accommodation(s) to participate in the event listed, please contact Douglas County CSUE at 720-733-6940.