1. CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
CLOSE UP WASHINGTON, DC
CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

2. Close Up: History and Mission
Non-profit and non-partisan civic education organization founded in 1971.
Mission is to inform, inspire, and empower students to become more active citizens.
Over 800,000 student and teacher alums.
We welcome 16,000 students and teachers to DC each year.

3. Our Methodology Our Program……
Uses DC as a classroom to study democracy
Reflects state learning standards for social studies & history
Encourages students to learn from their peers of all backgrounds
Teaches key skills and motivates positive attitudes for civic engagement
Draws on classic questions of democracy
Teaches students how to make informed decisions

4. Schedule Walkthrough Sunday, March 10
Fly from Houston to Washington, DC
Our staff will be at the airport to meet the group at baggage claim.
Check-in at hotel
Meet your Program Instructor and Workshop Group
Essentials of Democracy Workshop
Room check

5. Schedule Walkthrough Monday, March 11 Monument/Memorial Study Visits
Jefferson
FDR
Lunch in DC
WWII Memorial Study Visit
MLK Memorial Study Visit
Dinner in the City
Workshop – What makes a good law?

6. Schedule Walkthrough Tuesday, March 12 Mock Congress Workshop
Smithsonian Museum Visit and Lunch
Explore Capitol Hill and U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center
Arlington National Cemetery
Dinner at Union Station
DC’s Signature Night Monument Tour

7. Schedule Walkthrough Wednesday, March 13 Travel to Philadelphia
National Constitution Center
Lunch at the Bourse Building
Historic District Study Visit
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Printing Office
Congress Hall
Washington Square
Dinner in Philadelphia
Travel to Washington, DC

8. Schedule Walkthrough Thursday, March 14
Citizenship Sendoff Workshop – Students reflect on what they have learned
White House (Photo-Op)
National Archives Study Visit
Smithsonian Museum Visit and Lunch
Fly to Houston

9. Supervision and Security
Night monitors at each hotel throughout the night.
Program Instructors have 140+ hours of training, certified in CPR/First Aid, undergone criminal background checks, with students at all times when exploring sites.
Detailed schedule has all pertinent numbers, addresses, etc.
Close Up name tag with emergency hotline number
Partnership with Georgetown Medical Center, plus a “Student Needs Assistant” to help with sick students.

10. Price and What’s Included
Total student price is $1755, which includes…
Airfare from Houston (excluding baggage fees)
Academic materials and instruction
Hotel accommodations
Three meals per day starting with dinner on Sunday, ending with lunch on Thursday.
All in-town DC/Philadelphia transportation
24-hour supervision including night monitors
All admission fees
Tips/Gratuities
Secondary medical coverage and access to Georgetown University Medical Center
Close Up souvenir backpack, water bottle, and group photo
Travel insurance is optional but STRONGLY encouraged

11. Important Dates/Deadlines
$400 deposit (non-refundable) is due no later than November 27, 2018.
ALL deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable when made.
Final payment due no later than January 24, 2019
Cancellations after January 24 result in a 100% cancellation penalty.
Payments can be made online.
Limited financial aid based on financial need (free/reduced lunch) is available.
Close Up is a 501(c)(3) organization…donations can be tax- deductible.

12. Questions?

13. Julie Ault| jault@closeup.org 800-CLOSE UP x.3403 | www.closeup.org