Washington Focus

Washington Focus provides opportunities for 4-H youth and adults to acquire and practice citizenship and leadership skills that can be applied to local situations and community projects. Using the nation’s capitol as a resource and classroom, 4-H members gain a greater understanding and appreciation of American history and our system of government. During this program, participants learn how to use new leadership techniques, building upon the dynamics of peer-group influence.

You choose between three different journey's:

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.

Important Dates:

September - Del Norte County Application due to C.E. Office
October - $700.00 non-refundable deposit due to State 4-H Office
January - $500.00 due to State 4-H Office
March - Final payment due to State Office
June/July 2012 - Washington Focus Conference
dates as soon as we know!

Location:

Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
New York
Virginia

Criteria:

Youth: 16 years of age or older or completed 10^th grade by the date of travel.