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Washington, DC Middle School Program

Experience everything Washington, DC, has to offer through hands-on opportunities to interact with government and history!

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Live and learn in the nation’s capital!

Our 4-day/3-night Washington, DC Middle School Program is more than just a tour of DC’s famous monuments and memorials. Students examine the people, events, and debates surrounding enduring questions that have shaped our nation’s form of government. Guided by our highly-trained instructors, students have the opportunity to:

  • Discuss the historic events that have shaped our nation through visits to DC’s must-see sites;
  • Engage with peers to debate the most pressing issues facing our nation in an exciting, hands-on Mock Congress;
  • Discover Capitol Hill and encounter our legislative process first-hand by visiting the congressional galleries;
  • Experience the world-renowned Smithsonian museums where our country’s history, art, and culture come alive; and
  • Make lifelong friendships as they exchange ideas with students from around the country!

EXPLORE ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

Washington, DC

Watch history come to life with this ultimate, hands-on DC experience!

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Washington, DC & New York City

Explore the inspiring landmarks, monuments, and memorials in these two iconic cities!

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Create Your Own Program

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in DC and other historic sites on the East Coast with this fully-customizable program.

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Washington, DC & Philadelphia

Journey through American history by exploring these significant U.S. cities.

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Washington, DC & Williamsburg

Discuss the evolution of American democracy with visits to two of our nation’s most historic cities.

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Washington, DC & Gettysburg

Experience American history up close with visits to the nation’s capital and this Civil War battlefield.

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Founding of a Nation Program

Explore American history in-depth with this journey through the East Coast’s most notable cities.

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New Americans Program

Discover our nation’s diverse heritage on this DC program geared to immigrant and migrant students.

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Premier Election Series & Inauguration

Experience the excitement of the next Presidential Election and Inauguration first-hand in Washington, DC!

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“

Close Up gave me the chance to have my voice heard, …

…and spend time with kids who had the same interest in our nation as I did, and grow and learn through debate and first-hand experiences. Close Up was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat!

— Kristen, Student, Washington ”
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Close Up is a positive experience for students…

seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.

— Sheilagh, Educator, California ”
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Close Up brought me CLOSER to politics…

the entire notion no longer seemed obscure. I became very involved in politics on the local and national level.

— Margaret, Student, New York ”
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I’m all pumped up from the program! …

I plan to speak to everyone about the experience for students here. The curricular component has been rigorous and productive.

— Diana, Educator, Texas ”
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