Through the years, Washington Workshops Junior High Middle School Seminar to Washington, DC has justifiably earned the reputation of being “…the best of travel/study programs to our Nation’s Capital for America’s junior citizens.”

This unique program is generously sponsored by the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and presented in partnership with the Washington Workshops Foundation.  Stay tuned for program dates and scholarship announcements for this exciting hands-on experience in Our Nation’s Capital!

A unique program developed in collaboration with Hiram College!  The Presidential Leadership Seminar, From the Founding to the Present: Students will become knowledgeable about the evolving powers of the presidency, focus on several of the most important presidents and the difficult decisions they faced, and come to appreciate the Washington power community in which presidents govern today.

The International Conflict Resolution Seminar (ICR) provides an excellent opportunity for motivated and forward thinking high school students to explore foreign relations and the field of conflict resolution in Washington, D.C.

Democracy In Action! Created to inspire young people to get involved in the political and legislative process, we invite students to investigate the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, Embassies, and Executive agencies by meeting with Members of Congress, government officials, diplomats, lobbyists, and professors. Students will also visit the historical and iconic highlights of our nation’s capital.

2021 Essay Topic:

“The Electoral College was established in the U.S. Constitution as the election process for the President and Vice President. Support retaining the Electoral College, or propose and support another system to operate in its place.”

Participants must currently be in their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school during the time of the program. Exceptions considered by request.