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 current issues, participate in a legislative simulation, and speak with their Member of Congress or Congressional staff. Check out a sample schedule!
- Empowering Girls’ 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 Girls’ Voices: Deliberation Series.
- Grade-Wide Retreat (Program for 10th and 11th grade): This program launched the school year with opportunities for students to make informed judgements about social and political issues, develop a sense of civic responsibility, and learn to facilitate important discussions within their community.
- Inspiring Civic Action (Teacher Training and Program Curriculum): For this program, Close Up trained teachers to use our action-civics curriculum during a four-week program for their high school students. The curriculum was designed to help students develop the skills to analyze, deliberate, and take-action on local community issues.
