K-State Research and Extension West Plains District

Camps & State Events

Citizenship in Action: February 19-20, 2023

Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you’ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but will also show them how they can affect the legislative process.

Discovery Days: June 7-9, 2023

The 100th Anniversary of Kansas 4-H Discovery Days (formerly known as Round Up) will be happening on K-State Campus from June 7-9th, 2023. Registration for the event will open on Saturday, April 1st. It will be open from April 1 – May 15, but some of the classes will be limited in size, so make sure you don’t wait if there is a class you really want. Also, please remember that if a county or district has youth that register for the event, you will need to ensure adequate chaperone coverage is registered by May 15th as well.

We are excited to have the Kansas 4-H Foundation also celebrating the emerald Circle event during this years Discovery Days.

All the information that is available, will be found on our Discovery Days webpage found here. Registration will open on Saturday, April 1st, we can’t wait!


When: June 7-9, 2023

Where: Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

Who: Youth who are 13-18 years old as of January 1 of 2023.

Registration: April 1st-May 15th, 2023

Registration Fee: TBD (Many classes have additional fees)

Camp Counselor Application

We are in need for responsible 15-18 year old 4-Hers to serve as camp counselors for Camp Lakeside for 2023.

Camp Lakeside

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Camp Lakeside will be held June 14-15, 2023. Camp Counselors will be responsible for youth ages 7-9 years old. This is a two day, one night camp. The cost to attend this camp is $90. Please fill out the following application and return it to the Finney County Extension Office no later than May 1, 2020.