About CWF @ Ignite

Go to Washington, D.C. to experience our nation's capital and meet 4-Hers from around the country. Citizenship Washington Focus is now under the program CWF @ Ignite. During this four-day trip, delegates will get to join hands-on workshops and experiences that will help them grow in their leadership and understand civic life. 

County agents should recommend delegates for participation. Delegates travel as a group with chaperones to the National 4-H Conference Center. The week is comprised of workshops related to the congressional process, meetings with your legislators, a cultural evening, and visits to monuments and museums on the mall.

 

Register for the Citizenship Washington Focus

CWF @ Ignite is sold out. If you are passionate about attending, you can still join the waitlist.

Register

When

March 17th-21st, 2027

Where

Washington, D.C.

Fees

$2,000-$4,000*

 

Cost Breakdown

  • CWF @ Ignite registration is $1,475 per youth delegate for double room occupancy, program activities and most meals
  • CWF @ Ignite registration for volunteers: $1,875 for single room occupancy
  • Cost of airfaire-varies depending on when you choose to arrive

 

Eligibility

  • Youth must be current 4-H members and ages 13-19
  • Volunteers must be currently involved in 4-H to apply

 

Roles needed

Volunteer/Agents

Adult chaperone

This event must have up to two adult chaperones. Deadline is to be determined. Complete chaperone application and return to state 4-H office.

Please send a check with an initial portion of the registration cost of $750 written out to MSU Extension 4-H and Nat 4-H Conference on the memo line and mailed to:

Teri Antilley

MSU Extension, State 4-H Center

PO Box 173580

Bozeman, MT  59717

 

Susan Dufner Scholarship Information

Scholarship Application (Deadline to be announced)

Through a memorial established with the Montana 4-H Foundation in memory of Susan Kay Dufner, this is a scholarship to help fund a trip for one 4-H member (age 17+) to attend the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF).

Who: 4-H members must be enrolled in 4-H and 17 years of age or older by the time of travel. Recipients may not have received a prior 4-H award for any out-of-state trips.

What: Recipient(s) is awarded money to offset the cost of the Citizenship Washington Focus trip.

How: Complete and return the following scholarship application to the Montana 4-H Center (due date to be determined).