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For over 100 years, OSU Extension, in cooperation with partners across Oregon and the U.S. has fulfilled its mission to deliver research-based, hands-on education throughout Oregon communities, and is still strong today.

Our Extension educators are providing new ways to support the health and education of children and adults throughout Oregon. We are teachers. We are researchers. We are neighbors. We are here for you.

Extension programs for youth

  • 4-H Youth Development: 4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.
  • Open Campus (in English): OSU Open Campus, a community-based education partnership convened by Oregon State University, provides local access to learning in order to address the unique educational needs of Oregon’s communities. Through a statewide network of...
  • Outdoor School (in English): This is an exciting time for Oregon and for Oregon’s 5th and 6th grade students as OSU Extension works in collaboration with schools, partners, and communities to support and grow the statewide Outdoor School program, building on a legacy that began in 1966.
  • KidSpirit (in English): KidSpirit provides young people with intentional, high quality, equitable learning experiences that promote positive interactions. Activities include sports, arts, science, gymnastics, cooking and many other activities offered each summer or throughout the year.

Resources by subject

Child Participating in 4-H
Photo: Amy Schmid

Resources by grade level

Latest resources

4-H’ers experience success at U.S. and world robotics championships

The System Overload team placed fourth at the U.S. Open and eighth at the World Championship. All students had a life-changing experience.

May 2023 | Impact story

Innovative teen leadership project serves youths in Columbia River Gorge

To date, the Teen Leaders have served over 1,000 students in Hood River and Wasco counties with over 460 hours of teaching.

May 2023 | Impact story

Oregon students learn about importance of forestry in multilingual after-school program

During the first two years of the project the team created eight forestry lessons that are available to students of all ages.

May 2023 | Impact story

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Try these activities at home!

Families can play BEPA 2.0 activities at home with either the English and Spanish instructions to increase their daily physical activity.

Try out:

  • Food group ball pass
  • Bean bag balance
  • Breakfast song
  • Bucket ball
  • Muscle tag
  • And more!
See all the activities
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Meet the mason bees and friends

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Portland, OR
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Youth Tractor Safety Certification - Session One

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Jun 24 - Jul 1

4-H Wagon Train Trek

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Meet Our Experts

Dr. Kristen Moore standing next to her Bernese Mountain Dog, Beau.
Kristen Moore
4-H Youth Development

Contact me for companion pet 4-H program questions in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties or if you are interested in getting involved in the statewide DIVE4Ag project.

Kristopher Elliott
Associate Director for OSU Extension

Contact me with questions about OSU Extension Service operations.

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Gina Galaviz-Yap
Juntos Statewide Coordinator
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José R. García
OSU Open Campus Juntos Coordinator
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