University of Florida

Citizenship Washington Focus

Citizenship Washington Focus logo

2010 Citizenship Washington Focus

Chevy Chase, MD

Citizenship Washington Focus is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth. Delegations  from across the country attend this 6 day program at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, located just outside Washington, D.C.  The program is aimed at enriching young people's lives by broadening their appreciation and respect for themselves and others in the world.  Participants attend workshops, committees, field trips and social events, giving them hands-on opportunities to learn and grow.  Participants learn and practice skills that will make them better citizens and more successful individuals.

Eligible Participants

CWF is open to all Florida 4-H members 15 to 18 years old as of September 1, 2009.

Registration Deadlines

The initial deadline is Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. The $150 deposit and registration form are due at that time. Additional registration materials will be mailed after Jan. 15th.

Check and registration form are due to the State Events Office. Registration will be done on a first come - first serve basis. Please see registration form for more information.

Registration Form and Florida Participation Form.

Costs

The standard registration package for CWF is $850 per person, plus transportation costs. Delegates and/or counties will be responsible for all costs. A $150 non-refundable deposit must be submitted to the Florida 4-H Events Office with the Registration form by Jan. 15, 2010 made payable to the “Florida 4-H Foundation.” The remaining $700 and transportation costs will be due by May 15, 2010. 4-H will provide a charter bus for transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and during the week of CWF. Transportation costs will be determined by the number of participants, and will be announced after the final delegation size is determined. It is estimated to be between $200 and $350 per participant.

Promotional Web Page

 

2010 Bus Itinerary (PDF)

 

National Forms

2 copies of each of the following forms are due in the State 4-H Events Office on May 15.