Registration for 2025 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) will be open from December 20, 2024-January 15, 2025 in 4HOnline. CWF is the premier week long 4-H citizenship and leadership experience. CWF brings 4-H delegations from all over the country to stay in Washington D.C., our Nation’s Capital! Participants learn about the roles of Senators and Representatives in the United States’ government and how these parts work together to form an effective Congress. Additionally, youth get to see and experience government in action by meeting with their State’s members of Congress and watching a House of Representatives meeting.

These are just a couple of the activities delegates will participate in. Delegates will also get the opportunity to tour our Nation’s Capital and experience the culture that comes with it. After completing the CWF program, they will have stronger knowledge about being an active citizen and our Government. They will also have the opportunity to discover new skills and be exposed to different perspectives and cultures from around the U.S. On top of all this, it gives delegates another opportunity to bond and network with other 4-Her’s from Wisconsin and beyond. We hope to see you participating in CWF in the near future!

CWF this year is scheduled for June 20-28, 2025 (includes travel days) and registration will be done in 4HOnline. Youth in grades 10-12 are eligible to register for CWF. The total cost of the program is $2,500 per participant. Scholarships may be available at both the State & County levels to support participation. State Scholarships will be available through the registration process. For County scholarship opportunities, please contact your local 4-H program educator.