Washington, D.C. High School Program

Use D.C. as a living classroom!

The Close Up Washington High School Program is a one-of-a-kind trip for students to experience their government in action. During this six-day/five-night program, students make personal connections with the people, institutions, and iconic sites that embody our nation’s past and present.  

As students tour our nation’s capital and forge new, lasting friendships, they have the chance to: 

• Discuss current issues with experts, policymakers, and members of Congress or their staff; 

• Explore Capitol Hill and witness a live congressional committee hearing to see how policy is crafted;* 
• Engage in meaningful discussions with peers from around the country and debate the most pressing issues facing our nation in a Mock Congress; 
• Visit and study the famous monuments and memorials, world-renowned museums, and hallowed institutions that define our history; and 
• Get a glimpse of diplomacy by visiting an embassy and meeting an ambassador or diplomat.* 

Tight on time? You can also get the Close Up educational tour of Washington, D.C., in four fun-filled days!    

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*Subject to availability. 

Participation in a Close Up program requires parent or guardian approval for any participant under 18 years of age. Learn how we keep all students safe, secure, and supervised on every program.