Since 1971, Close Up has partnered with educators from around the country to educate,
inspire, and engage students through interactive civic education programs in
Washington, DC. Close Up is the perfect complement to middle school American
history courses, as we bring the locations, lessons, events from the classroom to life!
The Close Up program presents many learning opportunities in a supportive environment
led by our outstanding faculty. Our instructors are not just contracted tour
guides – they are Close Up employees who have been carefully selected for our
middle school programs and have undergone over 120 hours of curriculum training.
Close Up is the perfect mix of education and fun! As they take part in interactive activities at DC’s famous sites, Close Up students
make personal connections to the historic places, events and people that Washington’s memorials represent. The student experience
is enhanced through their interaction with peers from around the country. All of our programs include visits to Smithsonian Museums,
Arlington Cemetery, the National Archives, Capitol Hill, the White House, and the myriad of famous monuments and memorials that dot the DC landscape.
While students explore DC with our staff, educators have the option of experiencing the nation’s capital on our one-of-a-kind
Washington
Teacher Program. Every year, over 1,000 teachers from all 50 states and every U.S. territory take part in this program led
by our Teacher Program Specialists. The Teacher Program draws on the expertise of our many partner institutions, which provide
outstanding speakers, demonstrations, and simulations designed to give teachers classroom-ready tools that they can take back to
their schools and use right away!
Close Up’s Flagship Program runs weekly, starting on Sunday and ending on Wednesday. Many schools choose to extend their
program by a day and add visits to colonial
Williamsburg or history-rich
Philadelphia. We also offer a weekly
New
York option for middle school groups! If you would like to vary the length or scope of your program, we are always happy to help
you
customize your trip as well! Contact your Close Up rep or
email us for more information on these exciting options!
Close Up programs are available year-round, so there is sure to be a week that fits your schedule. For more information, please
contact us or see the links below. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Washington, DC, on Close Up!