| What
is CWF?
A
living and learning experience in citizenship.
Seeing, listening,
learning, discussing and debating in workshops, seminars and field
trips combine to provide a unique opportunity for using the nation's
capital as a classroom. The program supplements the ongoing 4-H
citizenship education programs and stimulates youth to search for
solutions to contemporary issues, practice leadership skills, and
plan for meaningful involvement with 4-H and community programs
when they return home.
Educational
Purpose:
To help youth ages 15 -19 who are 4-H members or teen leaders:
- understand
their rights and responsibilities as active, involved citizens
- better understand
the structures and functions of government
- better appreciate
our national heritage and culture
- broaden
their perception of international interdependence.
When:
From the 1st week in June through 2nd week in July a program
begins each Sunday afternoon and ends on Saturday morning.
Where:
At The National 4-H Center. 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy
Chase, MD 20815.
Procedures:
The CWF weeks
fill up fast and we are taking requests for weeks on a first come,
first serve basis.
You will need
to fill out the pre-registration form which can be found at www.4hcwf.com.
Also, be sure
to email Cathy Johnston
the name of your group and the week you are planning to attend.
If you have any questions please contact Cathy
Johnston.
Extension
Staff or Coordinator Involvement:
A coordinator
for each CWF group should be designated at least 12 months in advance.
Their responsibilities are:
- To submit
an application for reservations at the National 4-H Center
- Establish
the procedure by which delegates will be selected or accepted
to the CWF group.
- Make plan
for travel, fund raising and general trip coordination.
- Develop
a citizenship education program with and for the delegates in
the group.
- Prepare
information for local news media.
- Support
the delegates in carrying out action plans in the county upon
their return home.
Resources
for Staff / Volunteers:
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