Citizenship Washington Focus - (CWF)

CWF is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth, ages 15-19, from across the country. Every summer thousands of young people stay at the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington, D.C., to participate in this week-long program. For 40 years, CWF has enriched young people's lives by providing opportunities for them to:

• Broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in their world.
• Increase individual commitment to citizen involvement.
• Understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.
• Practice fitness and have fun!

• A look behind the scenes in our nation's capital, and a chance to meet senators and representatives.
• Motivational speakers, workshops and assemblies that increase individual commitment to citizen involvement and build lifetime skills for success.
• Activities that encourage new and lasting friendships.
• An enthusiastic collegiate staff working daily with the youth.
• Fitness and fun!

Wyoming sends a delegation to CWF in June. Dates are determined in the late fall (check the "4-H Events" section for current dates). The total cost ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. Applications are available from your county 4-H office.

The Wyoming delegation is lead by up to three Wyoming 4-H volunteer adult leaders. Wyoming 4-H volunteer adult leaders who are interested must fill out an application form (available in the "Out of State Trips" section and be a Wyoming screened 4-H leaders (check out the "Wyoming Leader Certification" section for details). Applications are due in the State 4-H Office by February 29th.

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