Prince George’s County Public Schools Programs

Civic Leaders is open to rising eighth-graders (current seventh-graders) and rising 10th -graders (current ninth-graders).

Civic Leaders will follow the Eighth-Grade MCAP Standards and 10th-Grade MCAP Standards. 

Students will work alongside Close Up program instructors throughout the week. 

Close Up has a partnership with Georgetown Pediatrics, which will help to provide medical support when necessary. Students and parents must fill out the required Medical Questionnaire Form and Consent for Treatment Form before arrival and provide a copy of their insurance card. 

Students will be transported via coach bus. There will be designated pick-up locations at PGCPS. Students can take the coach bus to the University of Maryland in the morning and back in the afternoon.  

No Chromebooks or laptops are necessary. We recommend keeping larger electronic devices at home. All materials will be provided to your student throughout the program week.  

Yes, students who are accepted are required to participate in each program day.  

Yes, a daily lunch will be provided to students.  

In partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools, Close Up hosts Congressional Simulations for PGCPS high school students. Held at the University of Maryland campus, the Congressional Simulation gives students the opportunity to engage with peers across the county on pressing current issues. Students take on the role of members of the House of Representatives to deliberate real-world legislation, review and amend bills, offer arguments in favor of and opposition to each bill, and vote “yea” or “nay” on each becoming law. By participating in the Congressional Simulation, students receive three service-learning hours. The fall 2023 and spring 2024 Congressional Simulations are now completed.