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“The Close Up Foundation provided an in-depth and unique experience for teachers and students. It is a wonderful experience in democracy!”

– Loni, Teacher, IA

“Close Up was the best week of my life!

Not only did I get to meet new people but I got to bond with my classmates during the program.” –Jennifer, Student, RI

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Morgan from south carolina January 30@CloseUpParent

Close Up was one of the most influential, life- changing experiences my daughter has ever had. #CloseUpInauguration

Jon from georgia January 25@CloseUpTeacher

Close Up is the best educational opportunity high school students will ever have. #CloseUpRules

amy from seattle January 20@CloseUpStudent

Close Up was the most empowering experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. #civicsforlife

Monday Arrive iN WAshiNgtoN: Meet your Close Up Concierge and explore DC with your schoolgroup orieNtAtioN & sociAl Activity: Meet your peers from around the country with whom you will make lasting memories as you discuss and debate issues during the weekiNtroductory Workshop: Why does the government matter?

tuesday Fdr ANd JeFFersoN memoriAl study visits: Discuss the proper size of government and learn about America’s most influential presidents explore the u.s. cApitol visitor ceNter ANd museum: An inside look at how Congress worksvisit the supreme court ANd librAry oF coNgress koreAN WAr, vietNAm WAr, ANd liNcolN memoriAl study visits: Examine major crises in American historymock coNgress Workshop: Take on the roles of committee chairs, lobbyists, and Members as you discuss bills up for debate during the President’s first 100 days in office

WednesdayWWii memoriAl study visit: Learn how the everyday citizen made a differencemlk memoriAl study visit: Discuss how an extraordinary citizen impacted governmentsmithsoNiAN AmericAN history museumArliNgtoN NAtioNAl cemetery: Visit the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, JFK and Challenger MemorialsU.S. MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL (IwO JIMA): Consider the way our nation memorializes warchArActeristics oF A good lAW Workshop: Examine and evaluate laws passed at the local, state, and federal level

thursday NAtioNAl Archives study visit: Explore American history through our nation’s documents, photos, and records including:

- Declaration of Independence- U.S. Constitution- Bill of Rights

smithsoNiAN NAtioNAl museum oF AFricAN AmericAN history ANd cultureNeWseum study visit: Explore DC’s most interactive museum of news historydc’s sigNAture Night moNumeNt tour: See DC’s magical landscape at night

Friday AtteNd iNAugurAtioN dAy eveNts With your schoolSwEARINg-IN Of thE 45th U.S. presideNt ANd vice presideNtiNAugurAl AddressiNAugurAl pArAde: View the procession down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White Houseexclusive theAter perFormANce: e.g. An American Musical Landscape

saturday speNd the dAy With your school exploriNg dc:

Smithsonian Institution MuseumsChinatown and the National Portrait galleryUnited States holocaust Memorial Museumford’s theater

CItIzENShIP SENd-Off wORkShOP: Reflect on what you have learned and identify ways in which you can be more active and involved in your communityice creAm sociAl

sunday depArt For home

Sample Schedule Subject to Change

For More inForMation:

call: 800-Close Up (256-7387) email: info@closeup.org Visit: CloseUp.org

teachers: Contact your Close Up Representative at 800-CLOSE UP, or email us at info@closeup.org, for more information on these exciting options and how to enroll your school.

parents: To enroll your child in a Close Up program, simply contact your school’s Close Up teacher. If your school does not have a Close Up teacher, contact us or refer a teacher today.

students: Talk to your Close Up teacher today and enroll in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Whether you attend Close Up with your school or on your own, you will make lots of new friends as you live, learn, and interact with other students from across the U.S.

prograM includes:

• 3 meals per day

• All program logistics and planning

• Round-trip transportation, including travel support and airport transfers in DC

• Educational materials

• Coach bus transportation around the city

• Quality hotel accommodations that keep you in the center of the action

• 24-hour supervision, including night monitors at each hotel

• A dedicated Close Up Representative for your school

• Top-notch instruction from trained educators

• Group photo, certificate & Close Up souvenir

• All entrances fees and gratuities

• Exclusive theater performance

• Booking speakers & meetings

• Specialized access to Georgetown University Children’s Medical Center

. . . and much more!

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Founded in 1971, Close Up is a non-profit that exists to educate and inspire young people to participate in our democracy. We fulfill our mission with exciting, hands-on programs for students and teachers in Washington, DC. Using the city as a living classroom, students gain access to the people, processes and places that make our nation’s capital so unique. In addition to over 800,000 alums, thousands of students have appeared on our TV show and used our textbook Current Issues to debate hot topics in classrooms nationwide.

students and educators the chance to learn how our federal government really works.

Since 1971, the Close Up Foundation has given more than

800,000

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a few past inauguration highlights:• ‘We Are One: obama inaugural

celebration’ at the Lincoln Memorial featuring Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Beyoncé, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Usher and Stevie Wonder.

• Musical celebration and procession across Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial with clinton and gore families.

• Discussions with key government officials such as speaker gingrich and attorney general reno.

• Luncheons at the national press club with leading policy experts and DC insiders.

• A student town hall on national tV (c-span).• Fireworks and a concert on the National Mall

featuring Brooks & dunn, ricky Martin and Wayne newton for the Bush and cheney families.

• Economics Seminar with u.s. treasurer anna escobedo carbral.

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an unForgettaBle Week in dc!

Close Up’s Presidential Inauguration Program combines the fun-filled, innovative components of our middle school programs with the energy, excitement, and pageantry of the Presidential Inauguration! This exciting program is only offered once every four years—so don’t miss out!

The Presidential Inauguration program not only gives your students the chance to witness history as it unfolds, but also the opportunity to delve into the most important and poignant issues facing our nation. Our highly-trained Program Instructors help you maximize your experience in Washington so your trip is not just an “in and out” tour of the nation’s capital. As only Close Up can do, we draw upon our extensive partnerships and 40+ years of experience to provide hands-on, interactive and educational experiences!

parents: Close Up, a nonprofit educational organization, offers an incredible program at the best possible value. Our program’s sole purpose is to provide your child with the chance to experience our government in action and encourage them to participate back home. We ensure students have the safest, most enjoyable and most memorable experience possible in DC.

students: You’ll learn more than you ever thought possible, achieve more than you ever thought you could, and have more fun than we could ever explain! During our fast-paced, interactive programs, you’ll take part in thrilling, challenging and unforgettable activities as you breathe in all that DC has to offer and meet students from across the country. Why just study history, when you can make it?

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close Up’s programs are a perfect mix of travel, learning, and fun!

instruction: We use trained Program Instructors, not contracted tour guides, to provide fun and rewarding experiences. Students learn valuable lessons that complement history and government classes while creating lasting memories.

experience: Since 1971, over 800,000 students and teachers have participated in our programs.

iMpact: Our proven curriculum and teaching methods will educate and inspire your students. Our programs are aligned with each state’s social studies standards, Common Core and the C3 (College, Career and Civic Life) Framework.

traVel: We use major U.S. airlines, Amtrak, or privately chartered motorcoaches for your travel.

hotels: We use national hotel chains such as Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn. Our hotels are in safe and vibrant neighborhoods close to the Metro.

Meals: Beginning with dinner on your arrival day, we provide students with three meals per day.

liaBility: We have a $26,000,000 policy to protect you and your school. We provide secondary health insurance and specialized access to Georgetown University Children’s Medical Center.

saFety: Your safety is our #1 priority – from the time you travel here until you arrive home. We provide full supervision including night monitors at each hotel.