California Focus

Register for Cal Focus 2018

Register by May 21, 2018

Please see the Information for Delegates below.

A Unique Citizenship Educational Experience!

California Focus 2018
June 22-26, 2018
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena

Experience California’s government in action by participating in the legislative, political, and judicial processes. California Focus combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, simulations, tours, and fun activities.

Who can attend

Youth ages 14 - 19. Youth must be at least 14 years old by the time of California Focus. If you are not a current 4-H member, please contact Jenna Colburn.

Adults can apply to chaperone.

Location

Set in Sacramento, California's capital, participants will tour the State Capitol building, Governor's Office, and 3rd District Court of Appeals. Workshops and lodging will be at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA.

What you will learn and participate in

The election process: Register to vote, conduct a primary election, and develop a political campaign through a two party system.
Analyze the needs and issues of your district and enact legislation for the "governor" to sign into law.
Create a plan of action for your community
Meet California law makers
Tour the State Capitol, Governor's office and 3rd District Court of Appeals
Participate in fun activities, tours and cultural events
Make new friends

See the tentative schedule of events

California Focus can be the beginning of a life of public participation that leaves you with a strong determination to become involved in your community.

For more information
Jenna Colburn at jcolburn@ucanr.edu

Help spread the word!

Download and share the flyer:

Cal Focus 2018 flyer - English

Cal Focus 2018 flyer - Spanish

REGISTER ONLINE

Register by May 21, 2018

Please see the Information for Delegates and save the date for the required pre-conference online workshops for this conference.

Information for Cal Focus delegates

All delegates are responsible for participating in and understanding all of the information shared in the online workshops. Add the dates in bold to your calendar so you don't miss them! You will be notified of the login prior to the online presentations.

Timeline

5/12/18 Orientation-In Person 9:00 am - 10:00 am
UCCE Merced 4-H Office, 2145 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA

Welcome & Overview
Introductions
Service Learning Project Procedures

5/21/18 Final day to register and pay for conference

5/22/18 Spanish Online Orientation 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Welcome & Overview
Introductions
Service Learning Project Procedures

5/23/18 Online Orientation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Welcome & Overview
Introduction of Chaperones
Service Learning Project Procedures

5/30/18 Online Workshop - Legislative Appointment Prep 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Legislative Appointments

After the Orientation webinar, delegates can start scheduling appointments with their state legislators.

Please record your appointment information in the legislative appointment schedule. Please fill this out completely as this information will help us coordinate transportation to the appointments.

Record Legislative Appointment

Service Learning Project

Each delegate is expected to plan and implement a pre-approved service learning project after the California Focus conference. You can utilize the new skills you have learned at the conference to implement your Plan of Action in your local community. You must complete your project by December 31 of the year you participate in California Focus.

Planning Resources

We highly recommend that you download and reference the Service Learning Planning Guide to aid in your planning process. Other resources:

Service Learning Toolkit
Service Learning Planning Guide (PDF)
Service Learning Coaches Manual (PDF) - for adult coaches to assist youth with their service learning planning and implementation

Get your project pre-approved

Once you've identified your issue and begun your planning, complete your pre-approval application and submit it. Your service learning project must be approved before you can start implemention in order to verify that it meets service learning standards.

Submit pre-approval application

Reflect on your completed project

Upon completion of your service learning project, you must write a 4-H Delivers story. Your 4-H Delivers story must be submitted in order to receive your Certificate of Completion and achievement pins.

Information for Cal Focus chaperones

Add the dates in bold to your calendar so you don't miss them! You will be notified of the login prior to the online presentations.

Timeline for Chaperones

5/4/18 Chaperone Applications Due

5/7/18 Chaperones notified

5/7/18 to 5/15/18 at 5:00 pm Chaperone Registration open

5/16/18 Online Chaperone Orientation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

5/23/2018 Online Orientation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Welcome & Overview
Introduction of Chaperones
Service Learning Project

5/30/18 Online workshop: Legislative Appointment Prep 6:30 pm - 7:30pm

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