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国立历史BTT365 is a 4-week residential summer program for 10th, 对美国历史感兴趣的11年级和12年级的学生. 通过我们的体验式课程, students will have the opportunity to learn by doing – by experiencing American history in the places w在这里 it actually happened. 学生每周将有3-4次参观历史遗迹, supplemented by dynamic classroom experiences which include keynote lectures by distinguished guest speakers, 历史 of American Democracy case studies developed by Harvard Business School Professor David Moss, parliamentary-style辩论, 还有其他独特之处, 千载难逢的机会.

国家历史BTT365设在福克斯克罗夫特学校, 米德尔堡的一所私立寄宿学校, 弗吉尼亚就在华盛顿附近, D.C.

Students at 国立历史BTT365 will learn the foundations of American 历史 by visiting some of the most historic places in the United States and will have unprecedented access to distinguished scholars, 政治领导人, 以及定义我们国家的重要文件. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about the leaders who helped shape and define this nation by walking in their footsteps.

很简单:在美国没有其他类似的项目.

Students who are interested in attending should submit an application which includes GPA, 考试成绩, 还有一篇短文. Students may also include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, 指导顾问, 校长或社区领袖, and some students may also be asked to participate in a brief phone interview.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee and judged on maturity of response and understanding of the topic. Students whose applications are successful will be invited to register for the 国立历史BTT365.

录取决定是按月滚动进行的.

The 国立历史BTT365 is passionate about teaching students American history through an innovative, 经验的方法, and our teachers and counselors play a vital role in this experience. Students will be taught by a staff of accomplished master teachers who are experienced in weaving together immersive experiences, 病例法研究所历史病例, 辩论, 大学先修课程(AP)历史课程, and innovative projects to create a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students.

Students will not receive college credit, but will receive a certificate of completion.

国立历史BTT365可容纳90名学生.

The 国立历史BTT365 is accredited by the American Camp Association and meets or exceeds national standards for summer programs.

Students of 国立历史BTT365 are recruited from across the country and internationally. 到2022年，来自26个州、5个国家和1个美国的学生将在美国学习.S. 领土加入了我们.  在2022年大选中，拥有最多席位的四个州是德克萨斯州, 加州, 纽约, 和佛罗里达.

虽然日程可能会有变化, students at the Academy will most likely visit the following sites (and possibly several more):

• 美洲原住民遗址
• 詹姆斯敦
• 威廉斯堡
• 总统网站包括:
  • 乔治·华盛顿的弗农山
  • 托马斯·杰斐逊的蒙蒂塞洛
  • 詹姆斯·麦迪逊的蒙彼利埃
• 非裔美国人奴隶制遗址
• 内战遗址包括:
  • 葛底斯堡国家军事公园
  • 安提特姆国家战场
• 国家公园包括:
  • 阿巴拉契亚小径国家公园
  • 国家广场
  • 哈珀斯渡口国家历史公园
• 民权网站包括:
  • 林肯纪念堂
  • 仓库保管员大学
• The Smithsonian National Museum of African American 历史 and Culture
• 华盛顿特区.C.
  • 史密森尼美国国家历史博物馆
  • 美国.S. 国会大厦
  • 国家广场
  • 林肯总统的小屋

国家历史BTT365是为积极向上的10年级学生设计的, 对美国历史感兴趣的11年级和12年级的学生, 政府与法律.

很有趣! 学生们将共用卧室和浴室, 但所有的床都在走廊对面单独的“睡廊”里,“这是福克斯克罗夫特学校经历中不可或缺的一部分.

Dorms are separated by gender, with same-sex teaching staff living on each floor.

请参阅“学生生活”页面了解更多信息.

At 国立历史BTT365, we know that a balanced diet for our students is important. 这就是为什么我们致力于提供健康的, 美味的菜单选项，以满足即使是最挑剔的食客. 学生可以从各种各样的选项中进行选择, 所以要适应食物过敏, vegetarian diets and most other dietary restrictions won’t be an issue. 请打电话，如果你有一个特定的需求，你想讨论.

游泳池大部分时间是开放的, 知识问答之夜和电影之夜是家常便饭, 还有网球比赛, 垒球比赛, 乒乓球锦标赛增加了一些友好的竞争! 学生可以使用体育馆, 运动场, 游戏, 图书馆, 还有福克斯克罗夫特的徒步小径.

Weekends will include learning experiences, lectures, and some day trips to historic sites.

请参阅前面的问题-我们做什么娱乐!

是的, students are allowed to have cell phones so long as they are used responsibly and do not disturb other students. Students may not talk on their phones on the sleeping porches of the dorms, which are a silent zone. Cell phones may not be used during classes or tours of historic sites (other than to take pictures, 当允许). 请参阅我们的手机政策 在这里.

是的，学生可以上网.

Students are expected to be in bed with the lights off at 11:00 pm every night.

The majority of our Academy experience is programmed to make the most of our short time together. Parents and families will be invited the final day, Friday, July 28, 2023, for a closing ceremony.

福克斯克罗夫特学校是无烟校园, and the 国立历史BTT365 has a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding vaping, 烟草和酒精.

福克斯克罗夫特学校位于米德尔堡, 维吉尼亚州, 维吉尼亚乡下一个安全而安静的小村庄. 进一步确保学生的安全, 福克斯克罗夫特校区有一个门楼, 哪个房间随时都有保安看守.

All dormitories are secure, with students only having access to their own building.

为期四周的住宿营的费用是9美元,每名学生995美元, 包括房费, 董事会, 学习资料, 运输, 还有参观历史遗迹的许可. 经济援助是根据需要提供的.

经济援助是根据需要提供的. Students who would like to be considered for financial aid should indicate this on their Academy application and complete the financial aid section in full. Academy staff will contact these families directly to verify the financial information provided. Families are notified if they have received financial aid at the same time as they receive notification about the admission decisions.

是的，教职员工被分配住在宿舍里. Dorms are separated by gender, with same-sex teaching staff staying in private rooms on each floor.

The 国立历史BTT365 employs professional nurses staffing a health center to provide first-aid and response to minor ailments and injuries. 大约五英里外是几家家庭诊所. 15英里内, 有两个三级创伤中心, 35英里以内有一个一级创伤中心. D.C. area boasts some of the most highly rated medical facilities and hospitals in the nation.

是的. The nursing staff will provide supervision and safeguard of all medication.

不，学生不能在BTT365有车. 所有交通将由长途巴士提供.

经济援助是根据需要提供的. Students who would like to be considered for financial aid should indicate this on their Academy application. Academy staff will contact these families directly for financial information. Families are notified if they have received financial aid at the same time as they receive notification about the admission decisions.

Students who are accepted will be invited to register for the Academy. 学费必须在2023年6月15日前全额支付.

Families paying by credit card have the option to pay in full at the time of enrollment or can pay in three equal installments.