The 6-day programs combine all the pleasures of vacationing with the fulfillment of learning.
Participants gain firsthand knowledge of our nation and the democratic process.
An insider s visit to a foreign embassy or international organization Seminars on current national and international issues Independent time for exploring Washington s many cultural and historical sites such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Gallery of Art, the Newseum, Georgetown, or the new Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Eclectic dining, quality accommodations, and professional program leaders are all included in this civic education experience. An exciting and interesting week in Washington. Since the Close Up Foundation launched its Lifelong Learning programs in 1984, more than 10,000 participants from across the country have come to Washington to get a Close Up experience. Close Up Foundation Close Up is a registered trademark of the Close Up Foundation.