Explore our experiential civics programs! Since 1971, more than one million students and educators have participated in Close Up programs. Our mission is to inspire young people to …

Close Up programs are unlike any other! Using the city as a living classroom, Close Up’s Washington, D.C., trip allows high school students to make personal connections with the …

Close Up’s once-in-a-lifetime student travel opportunities are designed to inspire and empower students to become active participants in our democracy. Check out all of our program options …

Founded in 1971, Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization that believes a strong democracy requires active, informed participation by all citizens.

Close Up believes a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Our organization is dedicated to helping ensure civic engagement opportunities exist for all …

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Please enter your participant ID or school ID and password to login to your Close Up account. If your school is not already registered for a Close Up program, please register here to open an …

Previous participation in a Close Up program is not required, but this program is a wonderful follow-up opportunity for students who want to build upon the Close Up experience, join a …

The Close Up Washington High School Program is a one-of-a-kind trip for students to experience their government in action. During this six-day/five-night program, students make personal …

Close Up delivers its world-class experiential curriculum for middle school and high school students through a staff of highly trained, college-educated program instructors (PIs), each of …