Citizenship Washington Focus Conference
Nebraska Extension in Cass, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Otoe, and Richardson counties, together with their respective 4-H Councils are again sponsoring a Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) experience in 2023.
For over 50 years, CWF has enriched young people’s lives by providing opportunities for them to:
- Broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in the world.
- Increase individual commitment to citizen involvement.
- Understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.
- Practice fitness and have fun!
Delegates accomplish the above through:
- A look behind the scenes in our nation’s Capitol, and a chance to meet senators and representatives.
- Motivational speakers, workshops, and assemblies that increase individual commitment to citizen involvement and build lifetime skills for success.
- Activities that encourage new and lasting friendships.
- An enthusiastic collegiate staff working daily with the youth.
- Fitness and fun!
This experience is estimated to be an up to 14 day trip via airplane with additional stops in New York City and Gettysburg. 4-H families should plan for this well in advance; estimated cost will be about $2,400 per participant. The cost is difficult to lock in with with a few unknowns such planning a trips like this early 2 years advance.
Participants must be a current 4-H member and maintain active membership in 4-H through the conference year. Once all the spots have filled, the remaining who signedup will be put on an alternate list. The alternate list will be on a first come, first serve basis.
There will be a down payment requirement of 10% is when you sign up for a spot in the CWF2023 experience.
Please contact the Richardson County Extension Office at 402-245-4324 sign up for CWF2023 and be placed on the priority list. If you have any questions, please contact Kaytlyn Kennedy, Richardson County Extension Educator at 402-245-4324 or kaytlyn.kennedy@unl.edu.