People to People Moments

• Hear from an Apollo 13 astronaut and American hero: Captain Jim Lovell
• Gain face-to-face access to a current or former member of Congress, as well as other inspiring leaders and experts
• Take part in a local community-service project
• Make friends with young leaders from all over the world

Enhance Your Education

• Celebrate America’s independence in the nation’s capital
• Explore Philadelphia’s Independence Hall to gain insight into the American Revolution
• Visit Mount Vernon to glimpse life in the late 1700s
• Discover Washington’s monuments and memorials to founding fathers and fallen heroes
• Marvel at the treasures of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums

Day 1
Welcome to Washington, D.C.

• Proceed through registration, and join your fellow Student Leaders for welcome activities while your family attends orientation.
• Participate in your first leadership-group meeting, and learn more about your teacher leader, your group, and the program's activities.
• Find out more about the history of People to People, and get to know the staff who will be guiding you through the program.
• Understand one of America's most influential leaders as you enjoy the one-man show "Meet Thomas Jefferson."
• Relax with your roommates before bed checks and lights out.

Day 2
Understanding U.S. Government

• Enjoy breakfast with your leadership group at the hotel.
• Board the motor coach, and meet your driver and delegation manager for the week.
• Explore America's foundations at the memorial to the 56 signatories of the Declaration of Independence.
• See and learn about the Washington Monument.
• Share lunch with fellow Student Leaders in the district before making your way to the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.
• Gain valuable insight from a current or former member of Congress as to what it takes to make and shape policy.
• Share your thoughts on the day's events with your peers during your leadership meeting.

Day 3
Philadelphia: A Nation is Born

• Explore Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
• Stroll through Benjamin Franklin's city, and learn why the founding fathers believed that "all men are created equal."
• Ring in another year of American independence at the Liberty Bell.
• Interact with history at the National Constitution Center, and understand what "we, the people" really means.
• Be inspired and educated by Thomas Jefferson as you hear from first-person interpreter, historian, and motivational speaker, Steven Edenbo.
• Participate in your nightly leadership meeting upon arrival at the hotel.

Day 4
Celebrate America's Independence

• Be a part of the unforgettable Independence Day celebration at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, the home of the first U.S. president.
• Take in the country's most spectacular Fourth of July celebration as you enjoy music and fireworks over Washington, D.C., this evening.

Day 5
Exploring Washington, D.C.

• Explore the United States Capitol building, and learn more about the branches of government.
• Continue your exploration of the region's monuments and memorials at the Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
• Get the scoop at the Newseum, an interactive experience that traces five centuries of news-gathering history and technology.
• Wrap up your day with small-group discussion and learning in your leadership meeting.

Day 6
Remembering the Past, Building the Future

• Hear from your keynote speaker, Capt. Jim Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 lunar mission through the most challenging of circumstances.
• Remember the sacrifice of 16 million American soldiers and their families at the World War II Memorial.
• Board your motor coach for Arlington National Cemetery. Once there, walk among thousands of fallen soldiers honored by their country for their service.
• Make your way up to John F. Kennedy's grave to observe the Eternal Flame.
• Witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and understand the impact each soldier's life has made on this country.
• Examine each president's unique place in history at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
• Appreciate the magic of a live performance at the Kennedy Center.
• Return to your hotel for a chance to pack and have your final leadership meeting before saying goodnight.

Day 7
Farewell

• Awake early for your family's arrival or transport via private shuttle to the airport.
• Enjoy a final People to People breakfast, and bid farewell to your new friends.

We work diligently to ensure that the activities described here are available on your program. In rare cases, scheduling conflicts, delays, weather, or circumstances beyond our control may result in program changes. If substitution is required, we make every effort to feature comparable events to retain the content and quality of the program.