High School Seminars


Now in its fourth decade, the Washington Workshops Foundation offers one-week experiential leadership programs on government and politics. Dedicated to getting young people involved in the political and legislative process, we invite students to investigate the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, Embassies, and the Executive agencies by meeting with Members of Congress, government officials, diplomats, lobbyists, and professors. Students will also visit the historical and memorial highlights of our nation's capital.

Each seminar maintains a unique educational focus through a student run model congress. This simulation challenges students to engage one another on current issues of the new century. Students will form a committee, write a bill, and argue it in a committee room on Capitol Hill.

Washington Workshops Seminars

Newly elected House member and
Washington Workshops Alumnus, Tom Price
(R-GA, 6th) addresses a group of students

The U.S. Congressional Seminar

Now in its 40th year, The Congressional Seminar provides a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about current issues from the highest government officials. Stressing democracy in action, the program encourages students to challenge these men and women on the issues and to provide their own insights in helping to solve the complex issues that confront our society in the 21st Century. The highlight of the week is the Model Congress simulation where each student assumes the role of an elected official.


Students bump into Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger testifying on Capitol Hill.

Seminar Dates:                                       
June 15-20, 2008
June 22-27, 2008
July 13-18, 2008
  

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