CLOSE UP WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE Vanguard Charter Academy Vista Charter Academy 2001
Close Up Capital Experience The Close Up Foundation’s Capital Experience program offers a unique combination of education and fun, bringing together the cultural and historical resources of Washington, D.C., and creating an unforgettable learning experience.The Close Up Foundation’s Capital Experience program offers a unique combination of education and fun, bringing together the cultural and historical resources of Washington, D.C., and creating an unforgettable learning experience.
Curriculum Connections Developed by teachers, the program complements the course content and standards currently taught in our middle schools. Capital Experience provides an intimate look at monuments and landmarks and a firsthand view of history in the making-challenging students beyond merely memorizing facts.Developed by teachers, the program complements the course content and standards currently taught in our middle schools. Capital Experience provides an intimate look at monuments and landmarks and a firsthand view of history in the making-challenging students beyond merely memorizing facts.
Pre-planned Program Length - 4 DaysLength - 4 Days Accommodations – Area HotelsAccommodations – Area Hotels Supervision & Security – Trained program instructorsSupervision & Security – Trained program instructors Size 14 Students per instructorSize 14 Students per instructor When – May 2002When – May 2002 Program Tuition, Competitively PricedProgram Tuition, Competitively Priced
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Cindy Covell, Curriculum Specialist of National Heritage Academies, accompanies Vista and Vanguard students and teachers to Washington.
Students gather for a daily briefing Students gather for a daily briefing
Chaperones have a staff person and a private bus for the entire experience.
Students are transported by bus
Classroom on the Capital lawn.
Classroom in the Supreme Court
Arlington Cemetery Classroom
Lee Custus House
JFK Gravesite
Tomb of the unknown soldier
Berlin wall
Classroom at the base of the Iwo Jima Memorial
FDR
Jefferson Memorial at night
Classroom on the steps of the memorial
Viet Nam War Memorial
Williamsburg classroom
Saying our good byes and exchanging addresses
The End to a Wonderful Trip
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