Our virtual programs are designed to be flexible, making them easily adaptable to any schedule or learning goals. All programs are facilitated by Close Up instructors, who are experts in leading student discussions, building inclusive communities, and connecting students with the world around them.
Select from one of our pre-designed programs or collaborate with our team to shape the program. Here are a few examples of how schools have partnered with Close Up to create meaningful virtual opportunities:
- Capstone Project Week (J-Term for 100 9th Graders): Building off of our IMPACT action-civics curriculum, this week-long community engagement program gives students an opportunity to work in teams to address a pressing national issue and design an action plan. Check out projects from past IMPACT programs!
- 8th Grade Class (Re-imagining a DC trip): This program gave middle school students a chance to investigate key election issues, participate in a legislative simulation, and speak with their Member of Congress or Congressional staff. Check out a sample schedule!
- Empowering Female Voices (9th and 10th grade DEI program at an all-girls school): Students worked to build an inclusive community, participated in sessions on political values, learned and deliberated about critical policy issues, and considered ways to take-action on the issues that matter most to them. Check out our Empowering Female Voices: President’s First 100 Days curriculum.
- Community Engagement Beyond Election Day (Network of Schools): This three-day program brought 11th grade students from a network of schools together to build on the unprecedented interest, personal investment, and civic engagement the 2020 election created among young people.
- Mentor Training (Program for 9th and 12th grade): This fall, Close Up prepared high school senior mentors to facilitate important discussions with freshman and build community throughout the school year.
