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Close Up Foundation Washington D.C. trip Chain of Lakes Collegiate High June 7–12, 2015
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Close Up FoundationWashington D.C. tripClose Up FoundationWashington D.C. trip
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
June 7–12, 2015
Close Up- Who we are!Close Up- Who we are!• The nation’s premier non-profit civic education organization
• Our mission is to inspire, engage, & empower students to become active citizens
• Non-partisan approach to all topics!
• Endorsed by: National Association of Secondary School PrincipalsNational Middle School AssociationCampaign for the Civic Mission of SchoolsNational Council for the Social Studies More than 800,000 alumni
Our MethodologyOur MethodologyOur Program…
Uses DC as a classroom to study democracy
Reflects state and common core standards
Encourages students to learn from their peers of all backgrounds
Teaches key skills and motivates youth to increase civic engagement
Draws on classic questions of democracy
Teaches students how to make informed decisions
Program Instructors: Certified in CPR/First Aid, undergone criminal background checks, with students at all times when exploring sites.
Close Up name tag with hotline number.
Supervision & Security Supervision & Security
Night monitors at each hotel throughout the night.
Emergency Hotline Number: 888.706.3450
Detailed schedule has all pertinent numbers, addresses, etc
What is included? Everything!
What is included? Everything!Airfare
Academic materials and instruction
Hotel accommodations
Three meals per day starting with dinner on Sunday
All in-town transportation (coach bus)
24-hour supervision including night monitors on each floor of the hotel
All admission fees and tips/gratuities
Secondary medical coverage and access to Georgetown University Medical Center
Important DatesImportant Dates
• Total Cost: $1817 per student
• Grant money may be available
• Scholarships are available for students in need
• First $400 Deposit Deadline: February 24th
• Final Payment Deadline: April 23rd (there is flexibility)
Questions?Questions?Additional information on Close Up’s Programs
can be found at www.closeup.org
Contact Close Up: Luke Stallings, Florida Close Up Coordinator
1-800-CLOSEUP ext. 3486
Patricia Sullivan, COL faculty 863-298-6800
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