Citizenship Washington Focus

State 4 H Contact: Zona Hutson and Craig Bode

PURPOSES:
To study and observe the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the federal government in action. Identify aspects of our American heritage. To increase awareness of international interdependence and the role of the United States in world affairs. To help youth increase awareness of self in relationships with others.

WHO:
High school age youth, who are at least 15 years of age and have not passed their 19th birthday as of December 31, 2017.

WHEN: July 1-7, 2018

WHERE: Washington, D.C.

COST:
$1200 – includes meals, lodging, and transportation, and all programming time during the trip. Cost of the chartered bus, health insurance and special events in D.C. are included in this flat rate price.

REGISTRATION:
Delegates may pay the registration fee in four installments of $300 each. Listed below is a chart of when each installment will be due. All final registration fees must be paid in full by Friday, May 4, 2018.

• 1st Deposit of $300 is due by January 15, 2018
• 2nd Deposit of $300 is due by February 15, 2018
• 3rd Deposit of $300 is due by March 15, 2018
• Final Deposit of $300 is due by May 4, 2018

Citizenship Washington Focus
c/o Program Coordinator
618 Knapp Hall
P.O. Box 6031
Morgantown, WV 26506-6031

PROGRAM:
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a group activity with a week long program. Ten to fifteen states participate each week in group discussions, tours to points of interest, visits with senators and congressmen, listening to guest speakers, and exchanging program ideas and information with their fellow delegates from across the United States.

Please utilize previous CWF delegates in promoting this program countywide.

Learn more about CWF from National 4-H