Create Your Own Program

High school students learning about American history in Williamsburg Virginia

Looking for a customized Close Up experience?

Close Up allows you to tailor every aspect of your program, including dates, length, activities, and themes. Partner with Close Up to create an exclusive program just for you and your students. Our customizable programs are ideal for a school or organization that wants:

A program designed specifically for a grade level or course (minimum of 40 students is required);
A focused theme such as Foundations of American History, Civil Rights, American Government, Foreign Policy, or issue-specific programs (e.g. immigration);
To complement key critical questions, specific activities, or projects from your curriculum;
Comprehensive resources to prepare students for your DC program and to continue the learning experience upon returning home; and
Programming in Washington, DC, and out-of-town options such as Mount Vernon, Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Washington, DC

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

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Washington, DC & New York City

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

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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in DC and other historic sites on the east coast with this fully customizable program.

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Premier Election Series & Inauguration

Experience the excitement of the next presidential election and inauguration up close in Washington, DC!

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New Americans Program

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

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Partner Programs

Explore these programs designed for individual students who want in-depth knowledge of specific policy issues.

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Washington, DC & Williamsburg

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

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Asia Pacific Program

Learn about the power of foreign policy through an international relations simulation in the heart of Hawaii!

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American Indian Focus Programs

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

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Close Up is AMAZING…

I could not recommend it more highly. I took a group of 10 juniors as a first year teacher and all nerves I had were alleviated by my rep and the organization itself. It was THE smoothest process and week ever. You should never pass up an opportunity to experience Close Up!!!

— Elyssa, Educator, Mississippi ”

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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.

— Margaret, Student, New York ”

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Close Up gave me the chance to have my voice heard, …

…and spend time with kids who had the same interest in our nation as I did, and grow and learn through debate and first-hand experiences. Close Up was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat!

— Kristen, Student, Washington ”

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Close Up is a positive experience for students…

seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.

— Sheilagh, Educator, California ”

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Create Your Own Program

Looking for a customized Close Up experience?

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Washington, DC

Washington, DC & New York City