Students will explore Washington, D.C.’s many museums, monuments, and memorials. They’ll experience sights honoring important figures, like Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, and explore memorials dedicated to American conflicts in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as Arlington National Cemetery.

From solemn experiences, such as the Pentagon Memorial and the Holocaust Museum, to educational opportunities like the Smithsonian Museums and the Air & Space Museum, to fun events, such as a dinner cruise on the Potomac and live theater at the Kennedy Center, Youth Tour students sign up for a week full on nonstop activities that they'll never forget!. 

Students will get to immerse themselves in our nation’s history and discover their place in our democracy. They’ll get to learn about their peers’ life experiences from other states while representing Pennsylvania.

Youth Tour students have the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill for a guided tour of the Capitol Building and a meeting with their elected representative where they can ask questions, discuss issues affecting their community, and learn about the work done on Capitol Hill.

They’ll also learn about co-ops, our nation, and the impact they have on their community and country! 

Students will experience the excitement of Youth Tour alongside 1,800 other students from all over the country! On Youth Tour, students make new friendships with peers from across the nation. Lifelong friendships have sprung from the shared experience students have had while on Youth Tour.

As a Youth Tour student, you’ll join a network of thousands of Youth Tour alumni who include figures like senators and CEOs. Youth Tour opens students up to incredible networking connections, valuable experiences, and exclusive scholarships, as well as an amazing, week-long trip they’ll never forget!