Washington, DC

American Indian female student presenting in red tribal clothing on American Indian program

Learn to discuss and advocate for important issues!

Close Up has long-standing partnerships with USET and NCAI, as well as a history of developing programs for native and non-native students, including:

USET Impact Week Youth Summit: Enhance your understanding of the relationship between tribal nations and the U.S. government, and the role of USET in advocating for tribal nations, while interacting with other USET students, tribal leaders, and delegates.

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American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Summit: Become an advocate for issues impacting Indian Country and present your solutions to concerns facing your community to NCAI delegates.

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American Indian Issues Program: Native and non-native students come together to explore Washington’s famous memorials and institutions and discuss current public policy issues.

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Six-Day Program

Learn about American democracy first-hand during this in-depth exploration of the nation’s capital. Learn More >

Washington, DC

Four-Day Program

Explore the nation’s capital during this fast-paced 4-day adventure! Learn More >

ELECTION WEEK PROGRAM

Watch our nation’s future unfold in the heart of DC! Learn More >

Washington, DC & New York City

Examine the relationship between business and government with visits to two of America’s most important cities! Learn More >

Washington, DC & Williamsburg

Better understand the evolution of American democracy with visits to our nation’s most historic cities. Learn More >

New Americans Program

Discover our nation’s diverse heritage on this DC program geared to immigrant and migrant students. Learn More >

Create Your Own Program

Partner with us to design a one-of-a-kind DC experience for your school! Learn More >

American Indian Focus Programs

Consider the issues facing Indian Country through one of three exclusive programs offered in the nation’s capital. Learn More >

Summer Programs

In partnership with Stanford’s CDD and NNSP, meet and deliberate with passionate students from across the country! Learn More >

“

As a government teacher, it’s nice to have more resources…

for teaching media literacy and having students critically think about the information they receive.

— High School, Educator, Texas ”

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“

I think Close Up’s virtual program is an amazing experience…

to get out of the bubble of your own community.

— Kayla, Student, MA ”

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“

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.

— Christie, Student, Texas ”

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I learned that there’s a huge network of people with the same goals and drive as me…

and that our collaboration really could make a difference. It gave me hope for the future of our communities and our nation!

— Kemper, Student, Texas ”

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American Indian High School Programs

Learn to discuss and advocate for important issues!