DMPS Social Studies
McKenzie Kennedy
 Social Studies Coordinator
mckenzie.kennedy@dmschools.org
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Students can talk to their social studies teacher about signing up for this opportunity. 

 WHO: Any DMPS 8th Grader in 2019-20 

WHAT: Close Up is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works with students and educators to promote active citizenship. Close Up has 40 years of experience in history education and has welcomed over 750,000 students and teachers to Washington, DC on our programs.

WHERE: Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia

WHEN: Spring Break 2020 (March 15-19, 2020)

WHY: Close Up gives students an experience and education that they will never forget!

Price and what is included: 
  • Round trip airfare out of Des Moines.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) beginning with dinner on Sunday and ending with lunch on Thursday
  • All transportation around Washington DC (by coach bus)
  • Secondary health insurance and access to Georgetown Pediatric Center
  • 24-hour adult supervision, including night monitors and dedicated program staff
  • Hotel accommodations at a high-quality Metro accessible hotel
  • The price will be approximately $1750.00 per student
Close Up Trip - Video Clip
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