1. 1 CLOSE UP WASHINGTON, DC CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

2. 2 Close Up: History and Mission Non-profit and non-partisan civic education organization founded in 1971. Mission is to inform, inspire, and empower students to become more active citizens. Over 800,000 student and teacher alums. We welcome 16,000 students and teachers to DC each year.

3. 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. 4 Schedule Walkthrough Sunday, May 31 Fly from New Orleans to Washington, DC Our staff will be at the airport to meet the group at baggage claim. Check-in at hotel Meet your PI Essentials of Democracy Workshop Room check

5. 5 Schedule Walkthrough Monday, June 1 Monument/Memorial Study Visits Jefferson FDR Explore Capitol Hill and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center War Memorial Study Visits Korean War Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lincoln Memorial Dinner in the City Mock Congress Workshop – Debate bills currently before Congress

6. 6 Schedule Walkthrough Tuesday, June 2 WWII Memorial Study Visit MLK Memorial Study Visit Smithsonian Museum Visit and Lunch White House Lawn Arlington National Cemetery DC’s Signature Night Monument Tour

7. 7 Schedule Walkthrough Wednesday, June 3 (Philadelphia) National Constitution Center Historic District Walking Workshop Independence Hall Benjamin Franklin’s Printing Office Liberty Bell Congress Hall Lunch in Historic District President’s House Washington Square

8. 8 Schedule Walkthrough Thursday, June 4 Citizenship Sendoff Workshop – Students reflect on what they have learned National Archives Study Visit Declaration of Independence U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Smithsonian Museum Visit and Lunch Depart for airport from National Mall Fly to New Orleans

9. 9 Supervision and Security Night monitors at each hotel throughout the night. Emergency Hotline Number: 888.706.3450 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

10. 10 Price and What’s Included Total student price is $1687, which includes… –Airfare from New Orleans (excluding baggage fees) –Academic materials and instruction –Hotel accommodations –Three meals per day starting with dinner on Sunday, ending with lunch on Thursday. –All in-town DC and Philadelphia transportation –24-hour supervision including night monitors –All admission fees –Tips/Gratuities –Secondary medical coverage and access to Georgetown University Medical Center –Close Up souvenir backpack, water bottle, and group photo Travel insurance is optional but STRONGLY encouraged

11. 11 Important Dates/Deadlines $400 deposit is due to Ms. Kliebert between now and December 19. Checks should be made payable to CloseUp. Ms. Kliebert will send deposit checks to CloseUp once she has collected ten. Final payment due no later than April 16, 2015 Cancellations after April 16 result in a 100% cancellation penalty. You will need to get your participant ID and password from Ms. Kliebert to enroll at CloseUp.org. Limited financial aid based on financial need (free/reduced lunch) is available. Close Up is a 501(c)(3) organization…donations can be tax- deductible.

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