4-H National Programs

Embark on a journey to leadership through Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF). The Arizona group will be participating in Week 3 of CWF. Learn what citizenship is and what it means to you. Discuss and think about national and community-based topics. Have the opportunity to meet youth from around the nation.

Activities: Meet with one of Arizona's United States Senators or Representatives on Capitol Hill. Visit the Washington National Cathedral, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Institution and many other places.

Date:Location: July 27 - 31, 2020 in Chevy Chase, MD
Participants: 7th - 9th Graders
In summer 2014, we introduced the precursor to CWF, the first national 4-H event designed exclusively for middle school 4-Hers: Leadership Washington Focus(LWF).

Activities:

• Build confidence and motivational skills to lead others in meaningful action
• Practice effective inter-personal communication skills through group discussions and public speaking
• Work with others to create and accomplish goals
• Develop a personal leadership style
• Exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other 4‑H'ers from across the nation
• Experience hands-on learning using the historical backdrop of Washington, D.C.
• Watch Video

Date/Location: November 29 - December 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia
Participants: High School aged 4-H members
National 4-H Congress is a five day event that engages high school aged 4-H members in leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclusion.
Arizona 4-H members must submit their Record Books to their County 4-H office where they will be judged.  The County 4-H office will send their selections on to the State 4-H office to be judged and a delegation chosen.

Activities: Tour the area, attend seminars and discussion groups, meet with national 4-H sponsors and participate in a service learning experience.

Date/Location: March 28 - April 2, 2020 in Washington, D.C.
Participants: Youth 16 to 18 years

National 4-H Conference is an opportunity for passionate 4-H youth from around the nation to convene near the U.S. Capital and develop their civic engagement. For more information about National 4-H Conference, please visit the event page here.

Activities: Join 4-H members from across the nation to learn new skills, engage in hands-on activities, workshops, and hear from nationally-recognized leaders.
Select one of the four National Youth Summits to pursue your area of passion! Registration information is coming soon..

• STEM: October 24 - 27, 2019
• Agri-Science: January 9 -12, 2020
• Healthy Living: February 13 - 16, 2020
• Photography: February 26 - March 1, 2020