WHERE
HISTORY
COMES ALIVE
Don't Just Learn American History, Live It.
A LI FE- CHANGI NG EXPE RI E NCE FOR H IGH SCHOOL STU DE NTS WITH AN I NTE REST I N AM E RICAN H ISTORY The National History Academy fosters an understanding of key events, people and issues in United States history and engages our nation’s future leaders in the rights and duties of American citizenship through place-based, experiential learning. Our five-week summer program offers a unique blend of innovative classroom learning with opportunities for first-hand experiences at America's premier historic landmarks in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Academy is designed for highly motivated rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. With enrollment limited to just 100 students, our program yields an exceptional group of scholars who are enthusiastic about learning.
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Don't Just Learn American History - Live It
Stay Where it All Happened
Spend your summer walking in the
National Heritage Area, located just
footsteps of American legends like former
outside Washington, D.C., and the
Presidents, civil rights leaders, and soldiers
surrounding region is the only place in
who fought for the birth and survival of
the nation that can offer significant
the nation. See and learn about seminal
historic sites covering key events over
documents that shaped our history from
the whole span of American history. The
subject matter experts and master teachers.
Academy's home base campus is located
Get behind-the-scenes access to revered
in the heart of this region, enabling
people and places that no other program
student scholars to experience history
can provide.
where it happened each week.
Live & Travel with a Community of Diverse Scholars
Preparing Future Leaders for College & Beyond
Student scholars are surrounded by peers
With a curriculum crafted by influential
and professionals who are passionate
historians and renowned educators, the
about understanding the foundational
National History Academy prepares
principles of our American institutions
student scholars for AP History exams,
so they can become engaged citizens
SAT II exams, college courses and
and informed leaders. Meet aspiring civic
leadership careers in any field of study.
leaders and influential historians who
Our master teachers employ innovative
all bring their unique perspective to
learning methods to prepare student
the experience.
scholars for their futures
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground
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TEACH ING ASSISTANTS
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H ISTORIC SITES
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VOLU NTEER DAY
EXPLORE IDEAS & PLACES
AN INSPIRING & ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Curriculum The National History Academy will use the case method-based History of American Democracy curriculum developed by Harvard Business School
The Academy employs innovative learning methods including discussion, case studies, reading texts, watching films, and lectures from noted scholars, all of which will be further explored through immersive on-
Professor David Moss. This curriculum will allow students to engage more deeply with the history they are studying as they explore sites and hear guest lectures by nationally recognized scholars.
site learning experiences and collaboration among student scholars.
Outstanding Faculty The Academy carefully selects master
Each week, the scholars will take 3-4
teachers from across the country for
trips to historic sites. On the day before a
our teaching fellowships. These coveted
trip, there will be a short primary-source
positions allow teachers who are
reading or other learning materials to set
passionate about American history to
the stage. On classroom days, students will
make a pilgrimage to these seminal sites
engage in rich debate and discussion about
and share their passion for the past with
significant periods in American history.
the students.
Gettysburg National Military Park
Antietam National Battlefield
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
Little Round Top, Gettysburg
Baltimore, MD
Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian Institution
Mount Vernon
Montpelier Monticello
Monticello
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Yorktown Montpelier
STUDENT LIFE
THE ACADEMY'S HOME BASE IS THE FOXCROFT SCHOOL The Campus Foxcroft is a premier student-centered private secondary school campus in a safe and secure environment, with modern residence halls, classrooms, athletic facilities, and dining hall. The campus is conveniently located within a three-hour drive of all the important historic sites that the students will visit.
Dorm Life Foxcroft has five dormitories that each house between 20 – 45 students. Dormitories are separated by gender and students will live with 1, 2 or 3 roommate(s). The Academy's student/teacher ratio in the dorms is an extraordinary 6:1, with Dorm Teams comprised of teaching staff and counselors managing residential life and daily happenings.
On the Road On overnight trips, students stay at hotels. Transportation to all sites is provided by coach buses. Each bus has an instructor and two counselors on board, in addition to the driver.
Dining The Academy is committed to delivering a healthy, delicious menu with options to satisfy even the pickiest eater. On days at Foxcroft, all meals are held in the Dining Hall. During field trips, students will enjoy a boxed lunch. Students will be able to select from a variety of options, so accommodating food allergies, vegetarians, and most other dietary restrictions can be arranged.
Recreation When not exploring the foundations of American history, students can choose from a wide variety of activities to relax and enjoy the summer. The pool is open from 1 pm to 6 pm every day, movie nights will be a regular occurrence, and tennis matches, softball games, and ping pong tournaments will add a bit of friendly competition! Students may also have the opportunity to take in a baseball game or other American pastimes on the weekends.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, VISIT: HISTORYCAMP.COM/APPLY Admission is rolling and space is limited to 100 students. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to those who qualify.
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 2278 Middleburg, VA 20118 C O N TAC T
540-882-4929 info@historycamp.com
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft Facilities
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