Washington Focus

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Washington Focus, an educational conference offered at the National 4-H Center near Washington, D.C, gives youth the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need in order to become outstanding leaders.

Through tours in the living classroom of Washington, D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth will learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how they can apply their enhanced leadership and citizenship skills to issues in their own community.

California 4-H offers 3 Washington Focus study/travel programs:

Road to Democracy: a 9 day program in Washington, D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown, Virginia.

Heritage Trail: a 7 day program in Washington, D.C.

Global Journey: a 10 day program in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York.

Dates for the 2011 program include:

Washington Focus #1

Road to Democracy: June 24 to July 2, 2012 - a 9 day program to Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown.

Heritage Trail I: June 24 to 30, 2012 - a 7 day program to Washington, D.C.

Washington Focus #2

Global Journey: July 8 to 17, 2012 - a 10 day program to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York

Heritage Trail II: July 8 to 14, 2012 - a 7 day program to Washington, D.C.

Washington Focus is a year-long program, beginning with registration in January and orientation in March. County delegations are expected to complete a study guide and prepare thoroughly for their Washington Focus program. During their participation in the program, all county delegations develop and carry out a community service/service-learning plan of action to address a current issue in their community. A final report on their service project is due September 15 of the year they travel.

See Citizenship Washington Focus at the National 4-H Center in action at: Citizenship Washington Focus Program.

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

Additional Resources:

National Theater - email
Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island