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 Justice and Equity.

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.

INTRO OVERVIEW >

Winter Sessions

• Middle School – March 15-17, 2021 | 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)
• High School – March 22-24, 2021 | 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (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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IMPACT: JUSTICE AND EQUITY

This seven-week program gives students the opportunity to work in teams with diverse peers, hear inspiring stories from young activists on strategies and models of advocacy and activism, deepen their understanding of issues and root causes in their communities, and build a coalition of young leaders who are catalysts for change.

JUSTICE AND EQUITY OVERVIEW >

Spring Sessions

• High School | Every Thursday after school, April 15 – May 27, 2021, from 6:30-8:00pm (EST) / 3:30-5:00pm (PST)

Individual Student Cost: $300
Member Rate: $250 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.