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Close-Up Trip to Washington, DC
Informational MeetingSlide2
Introduction
About the Foundation
Founded in 1971
Over 650,000 Participants
www.closeup.orgAbout the TripMonument VisitsEmbassy VisitsWorkshopsStudy VisitsSeminarsDomestic Policy DebatesLarge Group SimulationCongress and Capitol HillSlide3
What’s Included?
Dates:
Mid-Winter/February Break
Feb 19
th to 24th, 2017Cost: $1732.00(based on 20 students)
Includes:
Airfare
Lodging
MealsActivitiesSlide4
“PCEP Trip Fee”
Metro Pass$10
Washington Monument or Ford’s Theatre
$2
T-Shirt$15 (add $10 for long sleeve)Sub Fees$30Total$57Slide5
Additional Costs
Checked Baggage2-3 Meals
Lunch Sunday
Lunch Friday
Dinner Friday (?)Freeday ToursVarious Museums (if selected)Slide6
Safety Precautions
Safety PrecautionsContact Info
School Rules
Sleeping
ArrangementsSupervisionAt All TimesClose-Up StaffSlide7
ChaperonesOne Teacher from PCCS for Every 10-15 students
Close-Up Program InstructorsSlide8
Program Instructors
Close-Up Instructors
College Educated
All Have Degrees
in Related FieldsExtensive TrainingSlide9
What Teachers Do?
Lead Student GroupsFree Days
Capital Hill Day
Attend Professional Development
WorkshopsSeminarsToursGuest SpeakersSlide10
Accommodations
Flight:Early Arrival/Late Departure
Hotels
Key Bridge Marriott
Sheraton in Crystal CityCrowne Plaza in Crystal CityHayatt in Crystal CitySlide11
The Weather in DC
Usually Mid-50s in FebruaryCheck the Weather ChannelSlide12
Program HighlightsVaries by Year
No PromisesCan’t Do Everything!Slide13
Program Highlights
Capitol Hill Day
Capitol Building Tours
House and Senate Gallery
Legislative Meetings—Congressional RepresentativesCommittee MeetingsSupreme CourtLibrary of CongressWhite House TourEmbassy VisitsArlington National CemeterySlide14
Program Highlights
Museums
Smithsonian
Modern American
Air and SpaceNatural HistoryNational Gallery of ArtThe CastleOthers?NewseumHolocaust MuseumNational ArchivesSlide15
Program Highlights
MonumentsLincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
FDR Memorial
Washington MonumentMLK MemorialWar Memorials (WWII, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, ect)Slide16
Debates
DebatesCurrent Issues
Domestic Policy
Foreign Policy
Mock CongressSlide17
“Free Day”
Students Choose
Potential Options:
International Spy Museum
Bureau of Engraving and PrintingFord’s Theater (and House where Lincoln Died) J. Edgar Hoover FBI BuildingNational AquariumWashington National CathedralTop of Washington MonumentIce Skating in the Sculpture GardenSlide18
Social Events
Nightly Free Time“Night on the Town”
Farewell Dinner and DanceSlide19
Student TestimonialsSlide20
College Credit
University of Virginia“Democracy in Action”
Requirements
Tuition Fee
Write a satisfactory research paper on a key public policy topic Slide21
Text Message Reminders
For Information Text:
734-403-3111
or
81010Message: @pcepdc17Slide22
Email List
Most Communication Through EmailUpon Registering
You Will Receive an Email by
October 10
th If you do not, please email me:Subject Line: Close-Up ParticipantChris.Belch@pccsk12.comSlide23Slide24Slide25
Update Enrollment
Make
a PaymentSlide26Slide27Slide28
Financial Aid
Interest Form Due:Thursday, September 27th
, 2016
Notification Date:
Within 1 to 2 DaysSlide29
Important Dates
First Payment Due:
September 28
th
, 2016Second Payment Due:November 10th, 2016Final Payment Due:December 15th, 2016Slide30
Fundraising
USA HockeySell $400 in Tickets, you keep $200
Homecoming Banner Contest
Winner Earns $150Slide31
Fundraising
See Packet Online for a Longer ListTeacher
Lunches
Community Service
Politicians (donations)Civic OrganizationsCandy SalesPopsiclesBowlingRed WingsTigersBake SaleEntertainment BooksPartyLite Candle SalesFundraising Internship?Slide32
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Other Questions?