June 25th-July 1st, 2022
4-H member must be at least 15 years of age and in 9th grade or higher by the first day of the trip. This one-time trip is an exciting experience for 4-H members to go to the nation’s capital and learn more about the meaning of citizenship. Listening, learning, sharing, receiving, caring, and touring combine to provide a deeper respect and understanding for our American heritage and the principles, processes, and structures of the U.S. government. The trip will be made by Purdue charter bus with a delegation of Indiana 4-H members and youth will stay at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland.
During the CWF program week, delegates will:
- Strengthen communication, leadership, and civic engagement skills on a national level
- Understand the importance of Youth Voice and the skills necessary to make change in your community, such as civil discourse and media literacy
- Exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds
- Experience hands-on learning using the historical backdrop of our nation’s capital city, Washington, DC, as your classroom
- Create a plan and work with your fellow delegates to develop the steps to carry out the plan upon your return home, to make a difference in your community.
Learn More
Learn more about Citizenship Washington Focus and read testimonials from previous attendees by visiting the website at: http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org.
Application Process – Due March March 1st, 2022
Current Porter County 4-H members who are high school students and will be 15 years of age or older at time of the trip are eligible to apply. Previous participants of an in-person CWF trip are not eligible to reapply. Please apply by completing the following application and submitting it to the Extension Office no later than Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.
Porter County 4-H Hub 