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

2. History of Close Up Non-profit, non-partisan organization
Mission is to help students become more effective and informed citizens
Over 800,000 alums since 1971
Have worked with schools in the Houston area since we started (including several schools within Conroe ISD)

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 Sunday Arrive in Washington
Welcome Dinner/Meet Workshop Group
Domestic Issues Debate
Monday
Three Faces of Democracy: Jefferson, FDR, MLK Memorials
National Politics Seminar
Hidden Gems of DC
Hot Topics: Students Choose

5. Schedule
Tuesday
War Memorial Study Visit: WWII, Vietnam, Korean War Memorials and Lincoln Memorial
U.S. Capitol Orientation
National Defense Seminar
Mock Congress Workshop
Wednesday
Capitol Hill Day
Supreme Court and Library of Congress
Witness Congress in the Galleries
Theater Performance

6. Schedule Thursday Arlington Cemetery
On-Site Visit: Community Service or Advocacy Group
National Portrait Gallery
Final Banquet and Dance
Friday
Depart for Home

7. Supervision and Security
Night monitors at each hotel throughout the night.
Emergency Hotline Number:
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 hotline number

8. Important Dates/Deadlines
Total Cost: $2100 per student
Scholarships are available for students in need (up to $900)
First Deposit Deadline: Nov 1st, 2015
($425, non-refundable)
Final Payment Deadline: TBD probably mid Feb.
Teachers: 1 teacher will attend for every 10 students
Min. one male/one female per district guidelines

9. Contact information
Carla Relano

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