Close Up Experience
Bishop Foley Catholic will be participating in the Close Up program from
Sunday, November 9 to Friday, November 14, 2025. Current Ventures can sign up now!
Explore Washington D.C.
Bishop Foley Catholic is excited to offer students the opportunity to join the Close Up program in November 2025. This unforgettable trip allows students to connect with peers from across the nation, engage in meaningful discussions about real-world topics, and explore the rich history of Washington D.C. Guided by Close Up facilitators, participants will deepen their understanding of history and government, building on their classroom learning and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Trip Details and Costs
The trip will take place from Sunday, November 9 to Friday, November 14, 2025, with all-inclusive pricing that covers airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, transportation, and program
instruction.
Early bird pricing is $1,927, which includes a $250 deposit due by April 1 to secure the lowest rate. An additional $250 payment is due May 23, with flexible payment options available
throughout the summer. The final balance is due on September 18, 2025.
How to Enroll
Registering is simple! Families can confirm their student's participation by sending an email to Mrs. Erin Masen, Social Studies Dept. Head. Once
received, we will provide a unique registration code and website link for payment and enrollment. Our students have cherished this experience, with alumni like Sabrina Causley (BFC Class of
2021) remaining engaged in civic life and even working in congressional offices.
Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity!
"After attending Close Up, I have confidence in saying that I truly feel like a more aware citizen. Aware of the United States' past,
present, and potential future. I feel that I have become a more informed individual, and am better prepared to vote and engage in dialogue about current issues and historical events."
— Joey Maddock, BFC '25
"Close Up allowed me to meet and become friends with people from all over the country and allows for civil dialog about topics we usually try to avoid. It was fascinating to listen to different views and perspectives we might not have heard otherwise."
— Ella Casimiro, BFC '24
“The Washington D.C. trip was such an amazing experience for my daughter. She was able to learn in-depth information about our country with kids from all over the country who she
befriended on the trip and still remains in contact with. [I] wish she could go again — highly recommend this opportunity to anyone — a once in a
lifetime.”
—Kathy Mazawey, BFC Parent
Ready to go hands-on and Close Up?
The next opportunity for Bishop Foley Catholic students to travel to Washington DC will be on Sunday, November 9 to Friday, November 14, 2025! The cost covers airfare, hotel, food, bus transportation and all program instruction. Sophomore, Junior and Senior Ventures are eligible to attend.
Are you preparing to attend BFC and would like information on future visits? Please contact our Admissions Office to learn more about our social studies department and to start your adVenture.
