Close Up Foundation

The Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit,nonpartisan educational organization in the United States. Founded in 1971 Close Up offers high school students an in-depth view of the democratic process, by interactive participation.

The Close Up Foundation was founded in 1971 by former State Department official Stephen Janger, his wife Kathleen and brother Stanford. Stephen Janger remained CEO of the Foundation through his retirement in 2005.

Close Up offers students and teachers from all 50 states and American Samoa,Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,Guam,Federated States of Micronesia,Republic of the Marshall Islands,Republic of Palau and the United States Virgin Islands to come to Washington, D.C. to attend Close Up's programs. These intensive programs help students understand the key roles that they, as ordinary citizens, play as active participants in the U.S. democratic system. Many schools send groups to Close Up every year. In addition, many students decide to attend on their own or with friends. Programs are offered year-round, including summer.

The high school student program is five days and five nights and features meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill, structured learning activities at Washington's monuments and memorials, and the chance to "live and learn" with students from other schools nationwide.

The middle school student program is five days and four nights and helps students learn first hand the lessons history can teach about good citizenship today.

Teachers and administrators who choose to bring groups of students attend an accelerated adult-learning program that includes study of some of Washington's not so well known memorials and monuments and that provides a forum for educators to share best practices with peers.

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