Better leaders tomorrow. The program incorporates workshops that build lifetime skills for success, motivational speakers that increase individual commitment to citizen involvement, a look behind the scenes in our nation's capital, a chance to meet senators and representatives, activities that encourage new and lasting friendships, tours, sight-seeing, fitness and fun. The CWF trip is for 4-H teens, with preference given to 10th grade students and older. The trip is generally conducted in early June, offered every other year. The average trip includes 43 youth and 4 adult sponsors.
Fund raising options are available to offset the cost of the trip.
A typical 10 day agenda includes the flight to Baltimore, Maryland, spending some time at the Inner Harbor area, then busing to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Touring there includes the museum and a historic battlefield bus tour, then departure to the National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, Maryland, for a weeks stay. The Center serves as home base with lodging, meals, workshops, and sight-seeing tours. Tours in the Washington, D.C. area include the Capital and visits with congressmen, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, Washington National Cathedral, Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington Monument, and Ford's Theatre. The highlight of the entire trip for many is a performance at the Kennedy Center.