Experience Washington Like Never Before
Through Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), teens experience Washington D.C. like never before. Using the nation’s capital as their classroom, CWF connects young leaders from across the country to gain the skills and experiences to become effective change agents.
To learn more about the CWF 2022 program, download the program agenda below.
CWF 2022 In-Person Program Dates
Week 1
June 5 - 10
Week 2
June 12 - 17
Week 3
June 19 - 24
Week 4
June 26 - July 1
Week 5
July 3 - 8
Week 6
July 10 - 15
Registration Rates
$1200 per person (youth or adult)
Registration includes:
- High impact programming featuring national experts and leaders along with opportunities for career exploration, using your voice and building connections with teens from across the country.
- Room and board (based on double occupancy for both youth and adults)
- All meals and breaks (excluding state-organized meals and events)
- Support from trained Program Assistants (PA’s)
- DC area site visits and all program materials
Program Location
The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will serve as the home for CWF 2022.
Located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, the Hyatt Regency Bethesda is adjacent to the Bethesda metro station, offering convenient and affordable access to many of Washington DC’s landmarks, along with shopping, dining and outdoor activities all within walking distance.
Now Hiring Program Assistants (PAs)
National 4-H Council is looking for energetic, onsite Program Assistants (PAs) to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus educational program.
The position begins on May 9th, 2022, and concludes July 15th, 2022 - with three weeks of training, six weeks of programming, and one week of program wrap-up.
Interested applicants must apply by Friday, January 28th.
For questions regarding program logistics, please email FREEMAN THOMPSON.
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