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Use state and federal funding to meet civic education and literacy goals with Close Up! LEARN MORE

Customize a Program for Your School

Close Up works with hundreds of schools, districts, and organizations each year to design class trips and programs that complement curricula.

Looking for a customized Close Up experience?

Partner with Close Up to create an exclusive program just for you and your students. Our unique civics programming helps young people connect to the world around them, learn how to make a genuine impact in their communities, and develop critical skills for active citizenship in our democracy.   

Close Up allows you to tailor every aspect of your program, including dates, length, themes of focus, and specific activities. Our customizable experiences are ideal for a school or organization that wants:  

  • A program designed specifically for a grade level or course (minimum of 40 students required);   
  • A focused program theme such as U.S. government and history, civil rights, foreign policy, ethics and leadership, or civic engagement;   
  • To complement a school’s mission, curriculum, or research/capstone projects; and  
  • Comprehensive resources to prepare students for your program and to continue to engage in and develop skills of active citizenship upon returning home.  

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.

EXPLORE ALL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

Washington, D.C.

Six-Day Program

Learn about American democracy first-hand during this in-depth exploration of the nation’s capital. Learn More >

NextGen Roundtable: AI & Democracy Summer Institute

Join us at Stanford University this summer to study policy at the intersection of technology and society! Learn More >

Customize a Program for Your School

Partner with Close Up to design a customized experience for your school! Learn More >

Civil Discourse Lab

Customize a four-day, deliberation-focused program to help your students think critically and develop empathy for other views. Learn More >

Washington, D.C. & New York City

Examine the relationship between business and government while visiting two of America’s most important cities. Learn More >

Washington, DC & Williamsburg

Study the evolution of American democracy by stepping back in time in two historical cities. Learn More >

Washington, D.C.

Four-Day Program

Explore the capital city in a fast-paced, four-day adventure! Learn More >

New Americans Program

Discover our nation’s diverse heritage in a D.C. program geared toward immigrant and migrant students. Learn More >

American Indian Focus Programs

Consider the issues facing Indian Country in one of three exclusive programs in the nation’s capital. Learn More >

Close Up has decades of grant experience; contact us today for assistance with using your federal funds!

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I think Close Up’s virtual program is an amazing experience…

 to get out of the bubble of your own community.

— Kayla, Student, MA ”
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I learned that there’s a huge network of people with the same goals and drive as me…

and that our collaboration really could make a difference. It gave me hope for the future of our communities and our nation!

— Kemper, Student, Texas ”
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“

I plan to introduce Close Up’s professional development to the teachers I work with…

and use this as a part of my school’s requirement that students take action on issues of local, national, and international importance.

— Middle School, Educator, South Carolina ”
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As a government teacher, it’s nice to have more resources…

for teaching media literacy and having students critically think about the information they receive.

— High School, Educator, Texas ”
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