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Civic Workshops for Student Groups Visiting Washington, DC

Youth Democracy Institute offers interactive civic education workshops designed for student groups visiting Washington, DC. Our sessions complement Capitol Hill visits, museum experiences, and historic tours by helping students connect what they see to leadership, advocacy, and democratic participation. Through engaging, discussion-based activities, students explore how government works, strengthen their voice, and reflect on their role in shaping their communities. These plug-in workshops add meaningful learning to DC itineraries while requiring minimal logistics for group leaders and tour organizers.

Advocacy Prep

Training

Prepare students for meaningful Capitol Hill visits. Participants learn how Congress works, craft thoughtful questions, and build confidence engaging policymakers, helping them connect their experiences in Washington to real civic participation.

Civic Leadership Academy

Students explore leadership, civic responsibility, and their role in democracy. Interactive activities encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and student voice while connecting national institutions to issues that matter in their communities.

Mock Congress Simulation

Students step into the roles of lawmakers, debate ideas, and vote on proposals. This hands-on simulation demonstrates how legislation develops while strengthening collaboration, critical thinking, and understanding of democratic decision-making.

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