California Focus

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California Focus is a unique citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, and simulations with speakers, tours, fun activities, and new friends from across California. This year CA Focus will be held:

June 15 - 19, 2012

Come and witness California’s government in action by participating in the legislative, political, and judicial processes. As a citizen of "Sierra Cascade" you will:

register to vote, conduct a primary election, and develop a political campaign through a two party system.
elect constitutional offices.
analyze the needs and issues of your district and enact legislation with the goal of securing the governor's signature to make your bill a law.

Meet your Senator and Assembly Member in the Capitol and discuss current issues and advocate for the ones you consider critical. Visit the governor's office and learn about the executive branch. Listen to the Clerk of the 3rd Court of Appeal and gain an appreciation for our judicial branch of government. And of course, participate in fun, recreational activities, and make new friends.

California Focus can be the beginning of a life of public participation that leaves you with a strong determination to become involved in your community. Delegates extend their learning when they return home by creating a service plan of action for their community.

Don't miss being a part of this stimulating, fun-filled learning adventure in Sacramento with opportunities to gain new ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

Delegate's thoughts about the conference:

It [California Focus] has made me think more about how if our voice is not heard, than our rights and what we believe in will be lost.

I know the way government works so much more because I actually learned by doing it! I am so excited!

I will be able to better get along with people with other views.

Before, I didn't really like meeting new people but now I love it. I made great friends and had a blast at the dance.

California Focus

June 15 - 19, 2012

The 2012 Registration Forms are available at: Registration Forms and General Information.