Boone County Adventurers 4-H Club

The MU Family Impact Center hosts the monthly club and project meetings for the Adventurers 4-H Club. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the U.S. Membership helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. The Adventurers Club focuses on youth leadership and mentorship and offers a variety of education, social and service opportunities. For more information on joining 4-H or the Adventurers, contact bocoadventurers4h@gmail.com


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Mizzou PALS

Mizzou PALS is an early childhood organization structured to support a successful future for children by encouraging a love for learning. All child – no matter their background – deserves the opportunity for experiences that help set them on a path of lifelong learning.

Mizzou PALS matches trained college students with children in the community to enhance their language, literacy and social-emotional skills. These interactions help prepare them for success as they enter kindergarten. Mizzou PALS provides children with high-quality and developmental experiences and supportive interactions with well-trained adults.

Mizzou PALS is not a drop-in program. Children ages 3-5 years old are eligible to enroll. Learn more from the Mizzou PALS website. Questions? Please email Christine Dickson.


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School’s Out CoMo

A day camp format for engaging, educational, hands-on learning for children to take place during select Columbia Public Schools professional development days.

This program won't be offered again until the 2025-2026 school year.


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Project Salsa

Project Salsa is being revised and is not available currently.


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Camp Ca-Pow (College Access – Planning Our Way)

Camp Ca-Pow is being revised and is not available currently.