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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. Our commitment has endured through flu epidemics, economic downturns and world wars, and is still strong today.

Now, many parents and caregivers are home with children, often juggling new roles. In response, our Extension educators are providing new ways to support the health and education of children and adults throughout Oregon and to help families pull through the COVID-19 crisis. We are teachers. We are researchers. We are neighbors. We are here for you.

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Fun and educational magazine | Revista divertida y educativa

While you're staying at home, check out our weekly magazine. We encourage you to engage your children in these activities that entertain the whole family.

Mientras se quede en casa, consulte nuestra revista semanal. Lo alentamos a involucrar a sus hijos en estas actividades que entretienen a toda la familia.

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Ways you can be physically active

BEPA 2.0 is a classroom-based fitness program that meets health and physical education standards. Families can now enjoy short, fun, game-based activities at home using these take-home sheets

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Latest resources

Extension 4-H livestock shows adapt to restrictions, deliver for youth

Some shows virtual, using video clips or videoconferencing for showmanship and software for auctions, while others organized in-person events with strict social-distancing rules.

Chris Branam | Aug 7, 2020 | News Story

Bilingual 4-H e-magazine provides activities for children to do at home

Every issue includes an activity that represents the four “Hs” that figure in the youth development organization’s name: head, heart, hands and health.

Chris Branam | Aug 6, 2020 | News Story

4-H Youth Development in Marion County

Overview of the 4-H Youth Development program in Marion County. Features OSU Extension faculty Melanie McCabe, Cristian Curiel and Kelly Noack as well as volunteer leaders and 4-H members.

Mary Stewart, Michael Calcagno | Jan 2019 | Video

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Food Hero Activities for Home

Everyone’s go-to website for fast, healthy and budget-friendly meals is now hosting a special page called COVID-19: Activities for Home. There you’ll find cooking, gardening, and fun fitness ideas, focused on using household items you may already have at home.

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Extension 4-H livestock shows adapt to restrictions, deliver for youth

Some shows virtual, using video clips or videoconferencing for showmanship and software for auctions, while others organized in-person events with strict social-distancing rules.

Chris Branam | Aug 7, 2020 | News Story

Bilingual 4-H e-magazine provides activities for children to do at home

Every issue includes an activity that represents the four “Hs” that figure in the youth development organization’s name: head, heart, hands and health.

Chris Branam | Aug 6, 2020 | News Story

School garden coordinator shares love of gardening in video series

Topics include the mysteries of soil, how to make pots with paper, transplanting and companion planting.

Kym Pokorny | Jun 12, 2020 | News Story

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Dr. Kristen Moore standing next to her Bernese Mountain Dog, Beau.
Kristen Moore
State 4-H Companion Animals Program Coordinator , 4-H Youth Development
Please contact me with questions about companion pet 4-H programming in Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.
Kristopher Elliott
Assistant Director, OSU Extension Service, Outdoor School Program Leader
Outdoor Education
Gina Galaviz-Yap
Gina Galaviz-Yap
Juntos Statewide Coordinator
Jose Garcia
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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