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

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

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 850,000 student and teacher alums. We welcome 20,000 students and teachers to DC each year. Katy ISD has partnered with us to provide civic ed programs for their students since 1985. 2

The Basics Sunday, January 14, 2018, through Friday, January 19, 2018 6 days/5 nights in Washington, DC Focus on current issues, government, and active citizenship Meet students from around the country (GA, CA, FL, LA, TX, and MO) Over 750 students expected to attend the week of January 14 3

Schedule Walkthrough Sunday, January 14 Fly from Houston (IAH or HOU) to Washington, DC Our staff will be at the airport to meet the group at baggage claim. Check-in at hotel Meet your PI and workshop Domestic Issues Debate (Liberal v. Conservative) Room check *Nighttime security/supervision 4

Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Monday, January 15 Monument/Memorial Study Visits Jefferson FDR MLK Washington Monument Smithsonian Museum Visit Politics Speaker/Seminar Dinner in the City Hot Topics Learn more about an issue that interests you! 5

Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Tuesday, January 16 Lincoln Memorial Embassy Visit Discover a DC Neighborhood Korean, WWII, and Vietnam Veterans Memorials Capitol Hill Walking Workshop Mock Congress Debate bills currently before Congress 6

Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Wednesday, January 17 Capitol Hill Day Meetings with Rep and Senators offices Library of Congress Committee Hearings House/Senate Galleries Supreme Court Theatre/Cultural Event DC Night Monument Tour 7

Schedule Walkthrough (cont.) Thursday, January 18 Arlington National Cemetery Pentagon 9/11 Memorial White House Grounds Smithsonian Museum Visit National Portrait Gallery Student Banquet Farewell Dance Friday, January 19 (Possible) Free time in Washington Fly back to Houston 8

Price and What s Included Total student price is $1795, which includes Airfare from Houston(excluding baggage fees) Academic materials and instruction Hotel accommodations Three meals per day starting with dinner on Sunday, ending with breakfast (or lunch) on Friday. 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 Travel insurance is optional but STRONGLY encouraged 9

Pricing and Deadlines Total price is $1795. $400 deposit is due no later than Thursday, September 28, 2017. ALL deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable when made. Final payment due no later than Thursday, November 16, 2017. Cancellations after November 16, result in a 100% cancellation penalty. You will need to get your participant ID and password from your school s Close Up Sponsor to enroll at CloseUp.org. Limited financial aid based on financial need (free/reduced lunch) is available. Close Up is a 501(c)(3) organization donations can be taxdeductible. 10

Answers to Common Questions Vegetarian option(s) available at each meal Open to juniors and seniors only Absences do not count against exemptions We will have a pre-trip meeting in December/January to discuss specific flight/hotel info and what to pack. Dress code is casual with a couple exceptions Registering does not obligate you to attend, but it will give you access to our fundraising resources online You should plan to attend with the campus where you take your history/government class Roommate selection is done when you arrive in DC 11

Why Close Up? Learn about current issues, politics, and American government Civics shop class 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 Earn college credit (in progress) Looks good on a college application 12

To Sign Up Sign up with Rebecca Vandagriff rm 2190 Student will receive a username/password Log on to closeup.org using username/password Finish the registration process Start making payments online Deposit of $400 is due 9/28/2017 Sign up for the Remind text messages Text @ddkd6 to 81010 Fill out the information sheet and return to Vandagriff 13

Justin Andersen jandersen@closeup.org 800-CLOSE UP x3600 www.closeup.org