Explore our experiential civics programs!
Since 1971, more than one million students and educators have participated in Close Up programs. Our mission is to inspire young people to find their unique voice and help them develop the skills and awareness they need to be engaged citizens for life.
Join us to make lasting memories as you interact with the people, places, and institutions that shape our nation, and discover how your voice can make an impact on American democracy.
Join us for a NextGen Roundtable deliberation!
Are you looking to build students’ civil discourse skills ahead of the 2026 midterm elections? In this year of America’s 250th birthday, Close Up is engaging youth nationwide through our national and local NextGen Roundtable deliberations for students and professional development workshops for educators!
Close Up made me realize how SIGNIFICANT my thoughts and views are…
Although everyone will not always agree, everyone has a voice and needs to be heard.
Close Up is a positive experience for students…
seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.
I think Close Up’s virtual program is an amazing experience…
Close Up brought me CLOSER to politics…
the entire notion no longer seemed obscure. I became very involved in politics on the local and national level.
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Arlington, VA 22203
703-706-3300 or 800-CLOSE UP
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