
Citizenship Washington Focus 2025
June 14–20, 2025
Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Join California 4-H members from across the state at Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), the leading civic engagement program for high school youth. For seven days, you’ll dive deep into the workings of our government, develop your leadership skills, and connect with 4-H youth from all over the country—all while exploring the heart of the nation's capital.
CWF Coordinator: Ryan Cleland, rpcleland@ucanr.edu
Here's what you'll experience
First-rate programming by National 4-H Council
Meet your Representatives
Engage in Hands-On Workshops
Explore Washington, D.C.
Connect with 4-H Members Nationwide
Apply what you've learned
Eligibility
This experience is open to currently enrolled California 4-H Senior Members (14 years or older).
Adult Chaperones who are certified 4-H Volunteers are invited to apply to be overnight chaperones for this event. Selected chaperones will need to complete the California 4-H Overnight Chaperone Approval Process in order to attend.
Registration for 2025 CWF is now closed
Registration for the California 4-H delegation is through the State 4-H office only. Space is limited.
CWF Registration cost of $2,559 per person includes:
- Round trip transportation from California
- Ground transportation while at the conference
- Room and board (based on double occupancy for both youth and adults)
- All meals and breaks (excluding state-organized meals and events)
- DC area site visits and all program materials
- California 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus shirts
- Pins for the pin trade
Chaperone applications
Adult chaperones play an important role in ensuring a safe and memorable event. All chaperones must apply to be considered.
Apply thru Chaperone page on the Resource Center
The Chaperone Role page in the Volunteer Hub on the Resource Center includes the role description, expectations, required training, and application form. Chaperones are selected from the pool of applicants based on the timeline and needs of the event.
Important information for CWF Delegates & Chaperones
Save these dates if you plan to go to CWF
Mark your calendars! These pre-conference webinars will prepare you for the CWF experience. It is important for all delegates to attend each webinar.
Friday, April 4, 6–7:30 pm – Orientation
Meet the other California 4-H delegates and chaperones! Find out what you can expect at CWF, learn about legislative visits and give input on activities outside of the conference.
Thurs, May 1, 6–7:30 pm – Legislative Visit Prep & Service-Learning Projects
Learn how to effectively contact your federal legislators to make appointments and how to prepare for your visit with them. Get a better understanding of Service-Learning Projects. You can also share your ideas for service-learning projects.
Thurs, Jun 5, 6–7:30 pm – Trip Prep
Review the final details of the trip and event expectations. Get excited to go!