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Discover Close Up Washington, DC: Empowering Active Citizens

Join Close Up, a non-profit organization, for an 8-day immersive civic education trip in Washington, DC. Explore the history, government, and current issues that shape our world. Connect with students from across the country and become an active citizen. Book now!

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Discover Close Up Washington, DC: Empowering Active Citizens

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  1. CLOSE UP WASHINGTON, DC What happens here can change your world!

  2. Close Up: History and Mission • Non-profit and non-partisan civic education organization founded in 1971. • Mission is to inform, inspire, and empower students to become more active citizens. • Over 900,000 student and teacher alums. • We welcome over 20,000 students and teachers to DC each year.

  3. Trip Overview • Saturday, November 30th, through Saturday, December 7th, 2019 • 8 days/7 nights in Washington, DC and Williamsburg • Focus on current issues, government, and active citizenship • Meet students from around the country (AK, UT, NJ, CA, TX, CO, NH, etc.) • Looking forward to welcoming San Antonio to DC for their second Close Up trip!

  4. Schedule Walkthrough Saturday, November 30th • Fly from San Antonio to Washington, DC • Our staff will be at the airport to meet the group at baggage claim. • Hotel Check-in • Independent Day: Explore Washington, DC with your school

  5. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Sunday, December 1st • More free time with your school • Program begins at 6pm • Group Orientation and Dinner • Meet your PI and workshop • Domestic Issues Debate (Liberal v. Conservative) • Room check • *Nighttime security/supervision

  6. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Monday, December 2nd • Hotel Breakfast • American Political Values Study Visits • Jefferson • FDR • MLK • Lunch at Reagan Building and International Trade Center • National Politics Seminar- hear from a lobbyist, journalist, or policy maker • Smithsonian Institution Exploration • Hotel Dinner • ‘Current Issues’ – Learn more about an issue that interests you!

  7. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Tuesday, December 3rd • War Memorials Study Visit • WWII • Vietnam • Korean War • Lincoln Memorial • Capitol Hill group photo • Lunch at National Place • U.S. Marine Corps Memorial • Pentagon 9/11 Memorial • Dinner in Pentagon City • Mock Congress – Debate bills currently before Congress

  8. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Wednesday, December 4th • Capitol Hill Day! • Meet with members of Congress or their staff. • Attend Congressional Committee Hearings. • Lunch at a Hill Cafeteria • Visit the Supreme Court • U.S. Senate and House Representatives Galleries • Dinner at Union Station • DC Cultural Event

  9. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Thursday, December 5th Depart for Williamsburg, VA • Colonial Williamsburg Study Visit • The Capitol • Tavern Lunch • Williamsburg Exploration • Governor’s Palace • George Wythe House • Gaol-The Colonial Jail • The Magazine • Dinner in Williamsburg • Depart for Washington, DC

  10. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Friday, December 6th • Independent Day with your school • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum • Smithsonian Museum • Arlington National Cemetery • Closing Reflection • Student Banquet and Dance

  11. Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Saturday, December 7th • Sightsee in Washington (if there’s time) • Depart for San Antonio!

  12. Security & Supervision • 24 hour supervision • Close Up Program Instructors are with the students throughout each day. • Night monitors are in the hotel hallways from room check through breakfast the next morning. • ‘Students’ Needs Assistant’ available to assist with sick students, on-call nurses, and special relationship with Georgetown University Medical Center. • All instructors have over 120 hours of training, criminal background checks, CPR/First Aid training, and a passion for education. *These are NOT contracted tour guides. • Close Up Emergency Hotline number printed on schedules/nametags and operates throughout the week.

  13. Price and What’s Included • Total student price is $1,905, which includes: • Round-trip airfare from SAT (excluding baggage fees); • Academic materials and instruction; • Hotel accommodations; • Three meals per day starting with dinner on Saturday, ending with breakfast on Saturday; • All in-town transportation • 24-hour supervision including night monitors; • All admission fees; • Tips/Gratuities; • Secondary medical coverage and access to Georgetown University Medical Center; • Close Up souvenir backpack, water bottle, and group photo! • Not Included: • Airline baggage fees • Spending money for extra souvenirs and snacks • Lunch on Sunday • Travel insurance is optional but STRONGLY encouraged

  14. Pricing and Deadlines • Total student price is $1,905 • September 12th, 2019 –$400 enrollment deposit deadline *The first $400 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable • October 10th, 2019 – Final payment* *Cancellations after this date result in a 100% cancellation penalty, and all funds are non-refundable • You will need to get your participant ID and password from Mr. Stringer to enroll at CloseUp.org. • Automatic payment plans are available through your student account payment page or by calling 1-800 CLOSE UP. • Financial Aid is available! (based on free/reduced lunch program. See you campus sponsor for more information.) • Close Up is a 501(c)(3) organization - All donations can be tax- deductible.

  15. Individual FundraisingIdeas • 40 x $40 Pledge • Fundraising Letter template • Matching Gifts – please contact your Close Up rep about this option!!

  16. Answers to Common Questions • Vegetarian option(s) available at each meal • We will have a pre-trip meeting before the trip to discuss specific flight/hotel info and what to pack • Dress code is casual on Close Up with a couple of exceptions • To reserve your space – See your Close Up sponsor and get your ID and password to access your account at www.CloseUp.org • Registering does not obligate you to attend, but it will give you access to our fundraising resources online • Roommate selection is done when you arrive in DC

  17. Why Close Up? • Amazing opportunity to see some of the country’s most famous historic landmarks and expand and enhance your political effectiveness • Learn about current issues, politics, and American government • ‘Civics shop class’ – Close Up brings your history class and textbook to life • Hang out with friends from school and make new friends from around the country • Meet your elected officials • Experience all that DC has to offer • Looks good on a college application and helps you prepare for your college experience

  18. Katherine Garcia | kgarcia@closeup.org 800-CLOSE UP x3350 | www.CloseUp.org

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