4-H and Positive Youth Development

Through 4-H and other outreach programs, the Youth Development program provides experiential education to underserved youth throughout the state. Programs  include leadership development, obesity prevention, academic enrichment, entrepreneurship and hands-on science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM) education programs at Lincoln University Cooperative Extension sites in:

• Central Missouri (Jefferson City and surrounding areas)

• St. Louis Urban Impact Center (Eastern Missouri: St. Louis & surrounding areas)

• Southeastern Missouri Outreach Centers (Sikeston, Charleston, Caruthersville & surrounding areas)

• Kansas City Urban Impact Center (Western Missouri: Kansas City & surrounding areas)