Washington, D.C. is an important destination for any class program—known for its monuments, museums, and a front-row seat to American democracy. While a D.C. trip often centers on major landmarks, it can also be an opportunity to go deeper. Atlas Workshops takes an intentional approach that opens up new ways to explore the city—through local partnerships, neighborhood visits, and flexible programming shaped by your group’s goals and budget.

Atlas Workshops programs in Washington, D.C. explore how democracy works at both the national and local level. We can examine themes like governance, civic identity, environmental justice, and community change—connecting textbook concepts to real-world complexity. From neighborhood organizing to policy-making, we consider how institutions and individuals shape public life—and what it means to be an active citizen in a dynamic and diverse capital.