Youth Education Resources

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: 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: 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: 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.

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College Transfer Tips #2

College transfer tips to consider once you know where you want to transfer.

José R. García, Megan Deane McKenna | Oct 2020 | Article

College Transfer Tips Part 1: What to consider while you’re still at your community college

Will your classes transfer? And will they count toward your degree? To avoid excess credits that will cost you time and money, answer the following 5 questions in the article.

José R. García, Megan Deane McKenna | Oct 2020 | Article

High Speed Hand Washing Basic Lesson Plan

The High Speed Hand Washing Basic Lesson Plan is used to teach the basic technique where hands are lathered up longer and groups can wash hands quicker. It can be used as a pre-curriculum lesson so food safety practices ...

Glenda Hyde, Beth Ann Wilson | Jul 2020 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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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!

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Food Hero

Food Hero is your go-to bilingual site for quick, delicious, healthy recipes, and helpful tips. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you will find something new for your family to enjoy.

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Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Environmental Education (PreK-12)

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Upcoming Events

Mar 28 - Mar 31

Youth Voices in Action/OLI ll, 2023

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Salem, OR

Meet Our Experts

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.

Gina Galaviz-Yap

Juntos Statewide Coordinator

José R. García

OSU Open Campus Juntos Coordinator

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Program for tiny 4-H tots?

Q: In regards to the horse groups... What can a 2nd grader be involved with. Can they be a part of practices and lessons and just not compete?

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