Which airport should I use?
Washington Reagan
National Airport (DCA) is the closest and most convenient airport. It
is just a few minutes from downtown. Both Baltimore-Washington International
Airport (BWI), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are also reasonable
points of entry to Washington for the seminar, but they are significantly less
convenient.
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When does the seminar officially begin and end?
Check-in and registration are from 3:00 to 5:00pm. The seminar
officially begins at 5:00pm on the first day. The seminar officially
ends at 10:00am on the final day, although arrangements can be made
for later departures. School groups may also opt to add an additional day by contacting the Workshops office.
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What kind of clothing should I bring?
When packing it is important to keep two things in mind: the dress code and the
climate. For morning and afternoon dialogues in the Congress and at the Embassies,
participants are required to follow a dress code. This means suits/sports jackets
and ties for men, with nice dresses, suits or skirts with blouses for women. Also
keep in mind that Washington’s climate, while generally mild, can go to extremes
in the winter and summer. In addition, participants should bring an umbrella,
especially in the summer when afternoon thundershowers are very common.
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How can I keep/get in touch with a participant in
the seminar?
If you have an emergency and need to reach a seminar participant please call our main office number: 1-800-368-5688. One of our team members will be in the office from Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. On weekends or evenings, please press option 1 once you reach our auto-attendant and your call will be transferred directly to the program manager on duty.
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What type of supervision is provided for the students?
All seminars are conducted by the Director, Administrators, and full-time staff of
experienced college graduates and underclassmen. This staff has a full and thorough
knowledge of the program, its operation, and the subject matters under review.
The counseling staff will reside with and be with the students throughout the
week. Thus, students will be chaperoned from their moment of registration until
departure.
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Will
I meet with my own Senator or Representative?
If you would like to meet with your Senators and/or House Representative during your visit to Washington, each office requires that the request come from the constituents directly. Please submit your request either via each Senator or Representative's respective website, or by faxing or emailing a request directly to either their office in DC, or their office in your state or district. Each office can be different, but we suggest you start with your local state or district office first. For more information on how to contact your senators or representative, please visit the following websites: www.senate.gov or www.house.gov. Once you have made your initial inquiry we will be happy to assist you with confirming and organizing your final appointments for your Capitol Hill visit. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or need assistance: info@workshops.org or 800-368-5688.
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Will
I need to bring linens and/or towels?
No, the Washington Workshops
will provide bed linens and towels upon your arrival. If you generally require
more than one blanket, or you would like additional towels, you are of course
welcome to bring them with you. However, it is very rare that you would need these extra
items. Lastly, we do suggest footwear for the showers and hallways while in residence at our campus locations.
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