Civic Leaders | June 23-27, 2025
Civic Leaders, a program created in partnership between Close Up and PGCPS, is an exciting opportunity for rising eighth graders and rising tenth graders. Through this summer program, students can improve their civic and political knowledge and efficacy, practice critical skills, and meet Maryland College and Career Ready (MCCR) Standards. With the facilitation of Close Up instructors, students will follow a curriculum that emphasizes building citizenship skills and democratic dispositions, engage with their community, and take part in persuasive writing and speaking activities about pressing current issues.
Date and Time: June 23-27, 2025, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Location and Schedule: The middle school and high school Civic Leaders programs will take place at the same time at the University of Maryland, but the two programs will be hosted in separate spaces. Check out the program schedules from summer 2024 below:
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE > HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE >
Eligibility:
- For the middle school program, application priority will be given to rising eighth graders (currently in seventh grade).
- For the high school program, application priority will be given to rising tenth graders (currently in ninth grade).
- Students must be interested in government and/or politics.
- Interested students must submit an application. Only students who are accepted will be able to attend.
- Students who participate in the fall 2024 or spring 2025 Congressional Simulation Day at the University of Maryland will receive priority in the Civic Leaders application process.
Are you interested in participating? Fill out an application by clicking on the button below!
