What?

  • Thousandsof young peoplefrom acrossAmericacometotheNational 4-HYouth Conference Center everysummertoparticipatein CWF, a citizenship andleadership programheld inWashington,DC.Through a series ofspeakers,committeework,field trips andsocialevents,participantslearn theimportanceofcitizenship andsocial responsibility andaregiventheopportunitytoexplore,develop,and refine skillsneeded tobeanoutstandingleaderon botha localand nationallevel.

Why?

  • Impactand action planning–Our focus is life-longcivicengagement,and delegatesleavewith aplanof actionto tackleissuesfacing theirown communitieswhen theyreturn home.
  • LivingclassroomofWashington,DC–CollegiateProgramAssistants,serving asfacilitators,tourguidesand rolemodelsimmersedelegatesin thecultureandhistoryof our countrythrough onsitediscussions atDC’smostspectacularlocations. Destinationsinclude:TheCapitolBuilding,MountVernon,Arlington NationalCemetery,presidential andwarmonumentsand memorials, Smithsonian museumsand more.
  • More than justmonuments–CWFisn’tjust anothersightseeing tripto WashingtonDC.Through hands-on educationalworkshops,youthlearn aboutthehistoryofournation,andthe leaderswho shaped it.
  • Diversity,friendship and fun–CWF isaonceina lifetimeopportunityto exchangeideas,practicerespect,form friendshipsand shareexperienceswith thosefromall acrossthecountry.
  • Exclusively 4-Hfocused–CWF is a4-H tradition thatdatesback morethan50years, andistheonlysuch nationalcitizenship andleadershipprogramofferedexclusivelyto 4-H members.

Who?

  • 45Michigan4-H Youthages14-19

When?

  • June24-July 1,2017.TheMichigan delegation leavesonSaturday,June24 andwill drivethefirstdaytoGettysburg, PA.OnSundaywetourthe battlegroundsbeforefinishing our travelto DC.

Where?

  • National4-H YouthConferenceCenter,ChevyChase,MD;onemilefrom WashingtonD.C.

HowMuch?

  • Totalcostis$1380 (includestransportation,lodging inbothGettysburgand ChevyChase,conferencecosts, andmostmeals).
  • Registration doesnotincludethecostof 6mealsor spending money.
  • Non-refundabledepositof$300isdueon November15,2016.

ForQuestionsorMoreInformation:

VisittheCWFwebsite: contact theMichigancoordinator:Connie Lange,, 517-279-4311

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting <insert name of office contact> at <insert telephone number> by <insert date> to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible. (Please allow no less than one week for short programs and no less than one month for overnight programs.)