IMPACT

Join us for Impact – a unique and engaging virtual program designed to help middle school and high school students develop the skills necessary to pursue a passion, tackle a community need, and form a network with other young leaders from across the country.

The National Network of Schools in Partnership (NNSP) and Close Up Foundation have partnered to offer Impact, a program designed to help young people connect to the world around them, develop their sense of purpose, and feel empowered to make a local impact on global issues. Led by Close Up Instructors, Impact has two program options – Introduction to Community Engagement and Task Force for Community Engagement.

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  

This three-day foundational program is a great introduction for students who are eager to learn how they can become active and involved members in their communities. Over the course of three sessions, students will participate in a variety of activities to explore their sense of purpose, develop leadership skills, and think critically about social and political issues that matter most to them.

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Winter Sessions

• Middle School – February 15-17, 2021 | 6-7:30pm (EST) / 3-4:30pm (PST)
• High School – February 15-17, 2021 | 6-7:30pm (EST) / 3-4:30pm (PST)

Individual Student Cost: $175
Member Rate: $150 per student for NNSP members and Close Up schools (minimum of 3 students required).

For questions about scholarship opportunities, or if your school/group is interested in customizing dates for an entire grade, a course, or a specific group such as student government or a club, please email programsupport@closeup.org. 

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TASK FORCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

This nine-week program gives students the opportunity to work in teams and apply their skills and passion to address a pressing local or national issue. Students will identify issues that are important to them, explore root causes, develop action plans, and build a coalition of young leaders committed to tackling a problem.  

TASK FORCE OVERVIEW >

Fall Sessions

• High School | Every Wednesday after school, October 14 – December 16, 2020, from 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)
• Middle School  | Every Tuesday after school, October 13 – December 15, 2020, from 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)

There will be no sessions on November 24 or 25 due to Thanksgiving Break.

Spring Sessions

• High School | Every Thursday after school, April 15 – June 10 , 2021, from 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)
• Middle School  | Every Tuesday after school, April 13 – June 8, 2021, from 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)

Individual Student Cost: $475
Member Rate: $400 per student for NNSP members and Close Up schools (minimum of 3 students required).

For questions about scholarship opportunities, or if your school/group is interested in customizing dates for an entire grade, a course, or a specific group such as student government or a club, please email programsupport@closeup.org. 

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Participation in a Close Up program requires parent or guardian approval for any participants under 18 years of age.