Congressional Seminar

Democracy In Action! 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 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.

This six day program seeks to increase citizen participation in the electoral process while increasing students’ knowledge of contemporary events through informative, on site dialogue sessions with leaders from both the federal government and private sectors. To constantly seek out new information, to become involved and to find new answers are the timeless missions of youth and the goals of the Washington Workshops Foundation.

Washington Workshops seminars, while always an enjoyable and memorable experience, are primarily a learning experience, with knowledge and excellence stressed throughout the seminar stay.

Location
Washington, DC
Tuition
$1,745
Dates
June 22-28, 2019

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The Model Congress Simulation

The Model Congress is a simulation which offers an opportunity to learn by role playing the difficult task of developing national policy and writing laws. Each evening, students divide into several committees to discuss and draft legislation. On the final evening, completed legislation is reported, debated and voted upon in a special session held in a Congressional committee room on Capitol Hill. Debate, which is governed by modified House procedures and rules, is always highly spirited, thought provoking and very enjoyable. The simulation gives students a firsthand experience of the challenges and rewards of the role of our legislative branch.

Washington Workshops seminars, while always an enjoyable and memorable experience, are primarily a learning experience, with knowledge and excellence stressed throughout the seminar stay.

What’s Included

Seven days in our nation’s capital with on-site study of the U.S. Congress and Federal Government
Meet fellow students from across the United States and make new friends
Campus housing – Safe and superb academic setting with recreational facilities at American University
Breakfast and dinner each day of the seminar
Attend briefings with compelling speakers from the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, think tanks, college professors and the media
Meet your U.S. Senators and Representatives on exclusive visits on Capitol Hill
Work with fellow students on a Model Congress simulation, using Congressional rules and procedures
Visit the National Mall, Mount Vernon and the memorials and monuments of Washington, D.C.
Explore future career opportunities
Gala Dinner and Dance Cruise on the Potomac River
Chartered motor coach transportation in and around the Washington, D.C. area
Full-time presence of trained seminar staff to provide interpretation, facilitation and supervision

About Workshops Foundation

Since 1967, the Workshops Foundation has provided experience-based educational travel programs to highly motivated, academically prepared, and inquisitive people from across the United States and around the world. The majority of our programs have brought students and educators to Washington, D.C. for a more comprehensive understanding of leadership, civic education, the federal government, U.S. politics, American history, and global affairs. Programs available include simulations of the U.S. Congress, internships, academically themed seminars, professional development, and person-to-person exchange.

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Congressional Seminar

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Tuition

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The Model Congress Simulation

What’s Included

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