Toggle navigation Program Details Level: High School Grades: Enrolled in 9-12 Length: 9 days Get Info Enroll Now Program Highlights Dates & Locations Hands-on Simulations Guest Speakers Trips & Tours Leadership Training Tuition Serve as Senator or run for President at the NSLC on Political Action & Public Policy. At the NSLC on Political Action & Public Policy, you will learn how you can have an impact on our nation’s future. You and the other students in your program will stage a mock Presidential campaign. At the same time you will immerse yourself in the inner workings of the U.S. Congress. Leading political advisors, politicians and experts on the intricacies of government will be your guides as you gain a real-world understanding of the U.S. political system. Program HighlightsPresidential Campaign SimulationStrategize an action plan to secure your candidate’s success or even campaign for votes as you run for PresidentVisit Government Institutionsincluding the State Department and Capitol HillU.S. Senate SimulationStep into the shoes of a U.S. Senator as you work to see your ideas and passions become law Dates & LocationsAmerican UniversityWashington, DC Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 5 - July 13 July 17 - July 25 Hands-on Simulations The NSLC summer political science program for high school students, U.S. Policy and Politics, gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of the American political system. You will step into the shoes of a U.S. Senator as you work to see your ideas and passions become law. You will use your powers of persuasion and negotiation skills as you move your bill from committee to the Senate floor. In addition to serving your country in the Senate, you and your team will face the challenges of a fast-paced Presidential campaign. You may attempt to influence the election as part of an issue advocacy campaign, strategize an action plan to secure your candidate’s success or even campaign for votes as you run for President. Our college-level lecture series will give you a foundation of knowledge on the American political system that will be vital for your success, not only during your conference but in your future career in politics and government. Topics include: Campaigns and Elections Foundations of American Political Culture Interest Groups and the Media Congressional History and Structure The Presidency Meet Political ProfessionalsWhile at the NSLC summer political science program, you will meet with and learn from U.S. government officials, interest group leaders and political campaign experts. In past years, our students were able to question Congressmen on policy, hear inside campaign stories and strategies from Presidential campaign managers, ask Secretaries about interdepartmental coordination and program implementation, and learn about upcoming elections from the Chairmen of the Democratic and Republican National Committees. Examples of past guest speakers include: Robert GatesFormer Secretary of DefenseMs. Sharon Day, Co-ChairRepublican National CommitteeMr. Raymond BuckleyVice Chairman, Democratic National CommitteeView More Guest SpeakersSenator Angus KingIndependent - MaineJeh JohnsonFormer Secretary of Homeland SecuritySenator Michael BennettDemocrat - Colorado Behind-the-Scenes ToursAn important part of the NSLC summer political science program is seeing the sites around some of our nation’s greatest cities. These trips are designed as both sightseeing tours and exclusive educational trips specifically tailored to the area of Politics. Trips may include: American UniversityCapitol Hill | U.S. Supreme Court | State Department | The Pentagon | The Smithsonian Institution | Historic D.C. Monuments at Night Leadership TrainingAt the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Leadership topics tailored to the Political Action & Public Policy program include: Personality Styles and Group Dynamics Conflict Resolution Negotiation Public Speaking Intrapersonal Communication Tuition Program tuition includes housing, all on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, and activities. Tuition also includes chartered, air-conditioned motor coaches for off-campus briefings and tours. Note: Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs, laundry, and a few off-campus meals during fields trips and tours. Click here to view our cancellation and refund policy. Location Tuition Washington, D.C. $3,495
