Close Up’s Middle School Program for New Americans (PNA) is built on the
belief that textbooks and lectures alone are not enough to help students understand
responsible citizenship. The PNA program gives recently immigrated
middle school students the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to
become informed and active citizens of the United States. Like our
other
middle school programs, Close Up’s PNA program is more than just a tour
of the well-known memorials and monuments of our nation’s capital. It gives
students a practical understanding of U.S. history and culture by emphasizing
communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Close Up’s specially-trained staff uses the nation’s capital as an awe-inspiring classroom, helping students gain a personal connection
to the people, places, and events that make this country so unique. The student experience is enhanced because students live
and learn among peers from schools nationwide and experience first-hand how the founding documents such as the Constitution
and the Declaration of Independence apply to them. Highlights of this 5-day/4-night program include the theatre performance in
DC, the Congressional simulation, and study visits to Arlington Cemetery and the National Archives!
Close Up’s Middle School Program for New Americans is open to all students in grades 6-8 who have recently immigrated to the
United States and are interested in learning more about U.S. history and the foundations of American government. There is no better
time than now to offer this great opportunity to your students as they become acquainted with their new country.
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