Citizenship Washington Focus is 4-H’s premier citizenship and leadership experience for high school youth. Delegations from across the country attend this six-day program at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, located just outside Washington, D.C. The program aims to enrich 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.
Eligible Participants – CWF is open to all Georgia 4-H members who are rising 9th through 12th graders at the time of the trip.
Registration Deadline – March 13, 2020 – Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Georgia has limited openings reserved for the CWF program. The attached fillable registration form is due in my email by the end of day on March 13. To ensure your participation in CWF, register ASAP!
Cost – The cost will be approximately $1,500* per person. The standard registration package for CWF, alone, is $925 per person, and that doesn’t include transportation, outing costs, and other expenses. Transportation costs will be determined by the number of participants and will be announced after the final delegation size is determined. *NOTE: The above costs do not cover meals on the way to Washington D.C. and back. There is also one day when participants must pay for their own lunch. Please plan for an additional $120 to cover these meals. Gordon County 4-H may be able to offset the cost of this trip. Please talk with Ms. Allie if you are interested in attending.
Payment – Make checks payable to the “Georgia 4-H Foundation.” The total balance is due by May 8, 2020, and can be made in installments with the final payment due on May 8.
While you could just wait to submit one large payment to cover the total balance (due May 8th), many people find it more manageable to spread payments out over a set schedule. Below is our recommended payment schedule (notice the payment dates correspond to the second Friday of each month):
March 13 $500
April 10 $500
May 8 remaining balance due (we will know this amount after travel costs have been determined)
Again, checks are payable to “Georgia 4-H Foundation.” Please bring to the Gordon County Extension Office.
Transportation – 4-H will provide transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and during the week of CWF. Specific details on the transportation to/from Washington, D.C. will be provided at a later date. Participants must provide their own transportation to the designated pick-up and drop-off location in Georgia (most likely Hartsfield Airport).
Visit https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/citizenship-washington-focus/ for more information!
Attachments: a fillable (you can type right into the pdf) and printable registration form is attached & a copy of the tentative CWF program schedule
