June 13-23, 2026
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a premier leadership and civic engagement experience for high school students.
Rooted in legacy but reimagined for today, CWF is THE event for teens to learn leadership and communication skills through history, democracy, and our amendments. Participants will visit various monuments and memorials, tour famous landmarks, and participate in hands-on opportunities. Missouri 4-H will be traveling alongside Oklahoma and Kansas 4-H’ers for this experience.
Application
Applications for the 2026 Citizenship Washington Focus trip will open Monday, December 15 and close on Thursday, February 5. There will be 10 delegate spots for Missouri 4-H’ers. Information and application questions can be found in the application information document linked below. Applicants will also need to have a reference form completed by a 4-H Faculty/Staff member.
Application Information document (PDF)
Cost
Plans and arrangements are being made for participation in the 2026 Citizenship Washington Focus program. The cost and distribution per delegate follow.
- Bus: 450.00
- Lodging on the road: 875.00
- Food provided cost: 650.00
- Tickets for sightseeing: 150.00
- Certified DC Tour Guide: 3.50
- Insurance: 5.00
- Chaperone Expenses: 316.50
- T-Shirt: 20.00
- Polo: 25.00
- Nametag: 10.00
- Total Cost: 2,500.00
The expenses included in this budget do not cover food while traveling, snacks, or approximately four meals during Citizenship Washington Focus. The estimated cost for these items should be $450.00-$500.00 per delegate. Delegates may also want to bring extra money for purchasing souvenirs. More information will be provided at the required orientation. Delegates and/or parents must attend one of the orientation sessions. The dates of the orientation sessions will be communicated to selected delegates.
Payment information will be communicated with selected delegates.
Scholarships
Two scholarships of $1,250 will be available to applicants. Scholarship applications are built into the application process. Please see the application information document linked under the application section for more information.
Refunds/Cancellations
No refunds will be made until after all expenses have been paid!
If refunds are available, the following schedule will apply:
- 90% refund if canceled by April 1 if an *alternate is available.
- 75% refund if canceled by May 1 if an *alternate is available.
- If cancellations occur after May 1, there will be NO REFUNDS.
- NO REFUNDS at any time if there is not an alternate of the same gender
State 4-H Office will maintain the alternate list Emergency cancellations will be considered on a per-situation basis.
Questions
For questions regarding Citizenship Washington Focus, please contact Megan Kershner at mkershner@missouri.edu.