Northeast 4-H Citizenship Forum
Washington, DC
January 14-16, 2012

4-H Citizenship is the knowledge, skills, attitudes and motivation that give youth the capacity to move beyond one’s individual self-interest and to be committed to the well-being of some larger group. This forum is designed to give youth/adult partnership terms tools to promote civic engagement and meaningful community service through the 4-H Citizenship Initiatives.

Participants should be in grades 7 through 11( 12th graders are welcome if they have a way to give back to your state after the experience.) Teams should consist of one adult with 2 to 4 youth.

National 4-H

A vast community of more than 6 million youth and adults working together for positive change, 4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential.
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4-H Council

National 4-H Council focuses on fundraising, brand management, communications, and legal and fiduciary services to support national and state 4-H programs.
Learn more about how 4-H Council supports 4-H youth development…

USDA