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Citizenship Washington Focus
October 1, 2007
Contact: Danielle Rice, Event Coordinator,
Phone: 217-333-0910, e-mail: djrice@uiuc.edu
ILLINOIS 4-H CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS – July 5-12, 2008
Teens Learn Citizenship Skills
Teens interested in travelling to Washington, D.C., July 5-12, 2008, as part of Citizenship Washington Focus, are encouraged to apply by November 2, 2007. The trip is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program. Only 30 delegates will have the opportunity to learn about government and see U.S. history first hand.
Some sites teens will visit include: Arlington National Cemetery, FDR Memorial, Iwo Jima, Jefferson Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. There will also be an opportunity to talk to U.S. Congressmen from Illinois to share personal 4-H experiences. Teens stay at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, during the week.
Chris Francis, a 4-H’er in Will County who was a delegate on the last trip said, “ CWF is a great, hands-on learning experience. From touring all of the major DC attractions, monuments, and museums to participating in a mock session of Congress, it was one of the best trips I have been on. Talking to legislators and meeting other 4-H’ers from across the country only make CWF even better.”
The cost for youth delegates will be approximately $1,015, which includes the week long trip, most meals, transportation to and from Washington, D.C., housing and the conference itself! Adult chaperones are also needed. Cost will be $400 to go towards transportation. Check with your local Extension office for local scholarship availability.
Applications and additional information for youth and adults can be found at http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/annual005.html or contact your local Extension Office.
4-H is the largest out-of-school educational program for youth in the United States and is part of University of Illinois Extension programs. 4-H seeks to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, forming attitudes, and developing life skills that will enable them to become caring, competent, and contributing members of society. In Illinois, 292,302 youth participate in 4-H and the other youth programs of U of I Extension. More than 25,500 adult volunteers assist in the programming. For more information about 4-H in Illinois, visit: http://www.4-H.uiuc.edu.
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