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High School Student Info

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Explore the culture and history of our nation and make unforgettable memories!

Whether you attend with your school or on your own, you will live and learn with other high school students from across the country. During this one-of-a-kind experience, you will:

  • Be inspired by the famous monuments, world-renowned museums, and hallowed institutions that define our history;
  • Engage in meaningful discussions with new friends from around the country to expand and complement your worldview;
  • Journey through time to learn about our country’s Founding Fathers and how their legacy impacts us today;
  • Get a glimpse of diplomacy in action by discovering an embassy and meeting an ambassador or diplomat*; and
  • Discuss current events with political experts and policymakers.

*Subject to availability.

  • Join Close Up Conversations to hear unique perspectives on current issues, policy, and politics!
Students at MLK memorial Shadow

Can’t wait to come on Close Up?

We encourage you to discuss, debate, and interact with your peers about our democracy and policymaking process. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of notable figures in media, politics, and government! Here are a couple of ways you can prepare for your upcoming adventure:

“

As a government teacher, it’s nice to have more resources…

for teaching media literacy and having students critically think about the information they receive.

— High School, Educator, Texas ”
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“

I plan to introduce Close Up’s professional development to the teachers I work with…

and use this as a part of my school’s requirement that students take action on issues of local, national, and international importance.

— Middle School, Educator, South Carolina ”
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“

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!

— Kemper, Student, Texas ”
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“

I’m truly blown away by what Close Up’s been able to accomplish in the last two weeks during IMPACT 2020…

The material seems very high level, and my daughter’s been very motivated to participate every day. I wanted to be sure to commend the staff on providing such a great experience!

— Alison, Parent, MA ”
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Arlington, VA 22203

703-706-3300 or 800-CLOSE UP

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