4-Hers, 15 years of age or older have a chance to experience the Summer of 2009 through a unique event known as Citizenship Washington Focus or CWF. CWF is the opportunity to participate in a nine-day trip through the heartland and our nation's capital.
The trip leaves from Central Iowa on Saturday morning June 6 and travels to the Gettysburg area. Sunday, there is time to tour the famous Civil War area before continuing to Washington DC. Sunday afternoon through Friday night is whirlwind of meetings, touring, fun, talking, sharing, and learning. Following is a tentative list of events and activities that will take place.
Arriving in Washington DC, participants will spend time getting settled at the 4-H Center. The 4-H center is a secure 12-acre campus with accommodations for 800. It includes a fitness center, full-court basketball, sandpit volleyball, recreation room with cyber cafe, game arcade and large screen television and an all-you-can eat buffet in the Clover Café. Once settled, 4-Hers can consider auditioning for the talent show, signing up for committees, taking time for dinner, and getting acquainted with 4Hers from across the country by trading state pins and socializing.
Monday includes a trip to Mount Vernon, a guest speaker, more meeting and socializing and Nightview, the week's signature event, is a tour of our nation's most historic sites beautifully illuminated.
The week continues with tours of the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, an orientation to Capitol Hill and a comedy show in the evening. Mid-week is when the 4-H delegation visits Capitol Hill to meet Iowa Representatives. The next day there are meetings, workshops, practice for the talent show and a Night Out on the Town. The final day allows continuation of sightseeing, shopping and a farewell dinner dance helping us say our goodbyes and concluding our visit before boarding the bus back home to Iowa.
Cost of the trip is $1,287.50. This includes, bus transportation, overnight stays, tours, accommodations at the National 4-H Center, insurance, most meals and entertainment.
Coordinating the trip for the 12 counties is Marc Peterson, Youth Field Specialist. He can be contacted at Polk Extension at 515-957-5780 or by emailing marc@iastate.edu. Contact your local Extension Office at 641-743-8412 for more information and application forms. Applications are due to the county Extension office by November 17th, 2008.
Adair County 4-H'er Velista Martin went on the CWF trip last summer. Talk to her about her wonderful experience.
Application-CWF 2009
Chaperone Application
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10/7/2008