What We Do

Philanthropic Priorities

The Kansas 4‑H Foundation’s philanthropic priorities include providing immersive experiences; fostering innovation; and enhancing accessibility.

By providing immersive experiences youth unleash their creativity and find their spark in an inclusive community. These experiences ensure youth can grow and thrive.
Through fostering innovation, we prioritize initiatives and a culture that celebrates thinking differently to solve challenges.
As we seek to enhance accessibility to Kansas 4‑H and Rock Springs Ranch, we know how important a positive environment with supportive and caring adults can strengthen youth and family relationships. We value diverse perspectives that generate better ideas to solve complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world.

Rock Springs Ranch

For 80 years, Rock Springs Ranch has been host to generations of campers, families and anyone seeking a retreat in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. We are both a Retreat/Conference as well as a fun, exciting Summer Camp! Every year we welcome thousands of young people from across Kansas (and even Missouri) for 4‑H based summer programs. But our campers don’t have to belong to 4‑H to come to RSR, everyone is welcome!

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Kansas 4-H

For more than 120 years, Kansas 4‑H has been empowering youth to grow as leaders, innovators, and community members through hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about the Kansas 4‑H program delivered through the K-State Research and Extension Cooperative System!

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Latest Updates

Maximize your Impact with Donor-Advised Funds

10 October, 2024

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support Kansas 4-H and empower the next generation of leaders, consider recommending a gift from a donor-…

Kansas 4-H Youth Recognized at Emerald Circle

10 October, 2024

Discovery Days youth joined agents, donors and families in recognizing the State Project Award winners at Emerald Circle on June 6.Each year, 4-H…

Endowment Gift Paves the Way for Kansas Youth to Experience 4-H Camp

25 April, 2024

The Kansas 4-H Foundation announces the establishment of the Rock Springs 4-H Campership Endowed Fund, aimed at providing Kansas youth with the…

History

The Kansas 4‑H Foundation works with organizations and individuals who share a common purpose to support a statewide effort of growing future leaders. The KS4HFDN is the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for Kansas 4‑H, the state’s largest positive youth development organization, and Rock Springs Ranch, the state 4‑H center. Kansas 4‑H began in 1905 and is delivered by Kansas State University Cooperative Extension reaching more than 80,000 kids yearly in all Kansas counties.

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