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
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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 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.
*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 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 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 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. STEM Kits
STEM Loan Out Kits
Colorado State University KitsEmbryology
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:
Discover 4-H
Discover 4-H Swine Club Curriculum – Download here
Discover 4-H Horse Showmanship Curriculum – Download here
Discover 4-H Horse Physical Exam and First Aid Curriculum – Download here