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
Only ONE left in the Douglas County office! Only ONE left in the Douglas County office! Have an extension agent visit and lead the lesson – $35 Hands on, fun, engaging activities for youth. These kits are individually packaged per student with all supplies included. Kits come with one activity at a time. Activities include spoon catapults, popsicle stick harmonicas, Alka Seltzer Rockets, Balloon Race Cars and more!
Please see the press release below from Mercedes Glenn, Douglas County Livestock and Equine agent. HPAI Press Release from Mercedes Glenn Please refer to the FDA official tracking for the most up to date information regarding HPAI. 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
CLICK HERE to request your program now!
Maps & Apps Kit – $10 + shipping
Have an extension agent visit and lead the lesson – $25
Youth will become geospatial thinkers as they design and map their ideal park, use GIS mapping to solve community problems and contribute data about their community to the United States Geological Survey.
Video Explanation Here
Code Your World Kit – $15 + shipping
Have an extension agent visit and lead the lesson – $25
Teaches kids ages 8-14 to apply Computer Science to the world around them through hands-on activities. It includes a computer-based activity on Google’s CS First platform and three unplugged activities that bring coding to life through games and interaction.
Video Explanation
Mars Base Camp Kit – $24 + shipping
The race to land humans on Mars is on! This kit is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills like mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, and agriculture.
Buy your own kit here
STEM in a Bag Kits
Kits ONLY – $0.25/youth
Kits + Programming – $0.25/youth + $10
4 Part Kit Series – $0.50/youth
4 Part Kit Series + Programming – $0.50/youth + $20
Questions? Contact Douglas County CSUE at 720-733-6940Embryology
REGISTRATION FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS CANCELLED FOR 2023 DUE TO HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVAIN INFLUENZA (HPAI)
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
