Our programs are all-inclusive and available year-round – getting started is easy!
Close Up offers exciting, hands-on experiences in the nation’s capital.
Since 1971, Close Up has partnered with educators from around the country to empower young people and help them develop the skills needed to become informed and engaged citizens. More than 2,000 educators participate in our programs each year and over 95% of alumni report that their Close Up experience inspired them to become more active in their schools and communities.
While your students participate in dynamic, curriculum-based experiences, you can enjoy our one-of-a-kind Teacher Program, which runs parallel to our student programs. Learn more about our programs and choose the ultimate experience for your school today!
Our programs are all-inclusive and available year-round – getting started is easy!
Have fun, gain insight, and earn credits!
Teachers choose Close Up when they expect to enjoy their DC experience, personally and professionally, and not have to be solely responsible for student safety, liability, and logistics. Not only will your students better understand their roles as citizens but you will have the opportunity to network with other educators and earn graduate or CEU credits, while attending exciting workshops and explorations!
HELP US EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENGAGE EVEN MORE STUDENTS BY REFERRING A TEACHER TODAY!
Close Up is a positive experience for students…
seeing themselves as having the power to influence the democratic process.
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!
I think Close Up’s virtual program is an amazing experience…
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.