Washington, D.C.
2025–26 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

*This itinerary is subject to change

Given the nature of the organizations, government officials, and other high-profile speakers that the Deerfield group has the opportunity to visit and engage with during the Washington, DC, program, the final itinerary is still subject to change. As a reference to what students on this program might experience, we share some of the highlights of this five-day program.

In recent years, students on the Washington, DC, program have had the opportunity to visit iconic sites and government buildings while engaging in conversations with officials such as Justice Kavanaugh at the Supreme Court. Deerfield students have also had the chance to visit for-profit and non-profit organizations, including Meta, Georgetown University, and NBC Studios, among others. The program typically includes attending a performance at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as well as a Capitol tour with meetings with representatives from both the Democratic and Republican parties, such as Rep. Jim McGovern.

• Program Meeting Point: On February 5, 2026, Students and Program leaders will meet at the Deerfield Campus and will travel together by Deerfield Academy van to the Greenfield Train Station to travel by train to Washington, DC, arriving on February 5, 2026.
• Cell Phone Policy: As part of Deerfield’s commitment to face-to-face interactions, during certain times of the trip students will be “unplugged” without access to cell phones.
• Other Important Information about the program: During this trip, students will stay in hotels. Meals will be shared at hotels, restaurants, or picnic-style.