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K-State Research and Extension Evolves to Meet Kansans' Current, Future Needs

By Pat Melgares

The times, they still are a-changing.

This past summer, a group of city kids found themselves singing songs around a campfire. They were part of a 4-H youth program that brings inner-city youth to the Rock Springs campground near Junction City for four days of canoeing, horseback riding, hiking and, those evening campfires.

Said one 12-year-old: "This has been another home for me. All the counselors have been friends like I have never had."

Source : k-state.edu

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