The document provides information about a Close Up Foundation trip for students from Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School to Washington D.C. from June 7-12, 2015. Close Up is a non-profit civic education organization that uses D.C. as a classroom to study democracy in a non-partisan way. The trip will include airfare, accommodations, meals, transportation, admission fees, supervision and medical coverage. The total cost is $1817 per student with deposit and payment deadlines of February 24th and April 23rd respectively.

1. Close Up Foundation
Washington D.C. trip
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
June 7–12, 2015

2. 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 Principals
National Middle School Association
Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools
National Council for the Social Studies More than 800,000 alumni

3. Our Methodology
Our 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

4.  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
 Night monitors at each
hotel throughout the
night.
 Emergency Hotline
Number: 888.706.3450
 Detailed schedule has
all pertinent numbers,
addresses, etc

5. 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

6. Important 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)

7. Questions?
Additional information on Close Up’s Programs
can be found at www.closeup.org
Contact Close Up:
Luke Stallings, Florida Close Up Coordinator
lstallings@closeup.org
1-800-CLOSEUP ext. 3486
Patricia Sullivan, COL faculty 863-298-6800
psullivan@polk.edu
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