Rooted in legacy but reimagined for today, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is THE event for teens to learn leadership and communication skills through history, democracy, and our amendments.
For six (6) days, teens from around the nation will gather to have meaningful discussions and learn the skills they need to lead their local communities and become change agents to build a brighter future. The Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland just outside Washington, DC, will serve as the home for CWF 2025. Using Washington, DC as a working classroom, delegates learn about the government, citizenship, and civic education.
During CWF, delegates will take part in “can’t miss” workshops and discussions with teens from around the U.S. on how to create change in their local communities, and will experience history through monuments, museums, and memorials. The trip is rounded out by visits with congressional and/or senate representatives, and fun social and networking events.
The cost for the week is approximately $1850, which includes registration, lodging, transportation, all activities, and most meals. There are some local scholarships available to participants through their county 4-H programs. Participants may only attend this event one time during their 4-H career. All interested 4-H members must be in grades 9-12 at the time of application and must go through a selection process. For further information about attending as a New Jersey delegate contact your county 4-H office. Please contact 4-H at nj4h@njaes.rutgers.edu if you have any questions about this program.