🍀Attention 4-H Members 14-18🍀

🏛️Citizen Washington Focus (CWF) will be held March 24-29, 2026!

This is a change from the usual June dates, as it will be moving to the same time as Ignite by 4-H.

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) empowers 4-H aged teens between 14 and 18 to become informed and engaged citizens, while also offering expanded opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and inspiration alongside 4-Her’s from across the country .4-Hers will explore their passions, strengthen their leadership, and deepen their understanding of civic life. While in D.C. delegates will:

• Spend a day on Capitol Hill
• Delegates will engage with their
  representatives
•  Enjoy guided tours of Washington D.C.
• Explore career opportunities
• Build connections with peers
• Explore new opportunities for growth
• Attend Immersive workshops &
  sessions

GOOD NEWS, the Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee is sponsoring TWO spots to attend CWF! Members chosen to go to CWF will only have to pay $300 to attend. The committee will be paying the rest of the $2,000 total cost to attend. Notice, members chosen to attend will be notified October 13th and money will be due to the Extension Office on October 14th. 

Interested in attending CWF? Fill out and turn in application by October 12th!  2026 State Achievement Record. 

Members should download before editing the document. They may fill out virtually and email it to Newman.990@osu.edu or turn in paper copy to the Extension Office.

Notice that the application is the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. This record is used for other state/national opportunities and can be turned in at a later date to be judged to compete for a State Achievement Award! More info to come about State Achievement Awards.

Questions? Contact Carlie Newman.990@osu.edu