education initiative since 1979, bringing students from across Colorado to the state Capitol for three days. While visiting Denver, students have the opportunity to observe the state legislature and courts, meet with elected officials from each branch of government, and work with lobbyists and business leaders to discuss how they can impact their communities. Participants return home from Colorado Close Up with the knowledge and skills to identify problems and draw on local resources to create change in their communities. Colorado Close Up was absorbed by Leader's Challenge in 2006. Fees Each Leader's Challenge program requires a fee which covers all costs associated with participation, including materials, staffing, facilities, accommodations, meals, and honorariums. The program fee for each program is as follows: IGNITE: $875 Global Challenge: $475/$2000 (the program fee and trip fee respectively) Colorado Close Up: $250 Leader's Challenge is able to provide financial assistance to families in need for all three programs. Educational organizations based in the United States Leadership training Youth organizations based in Colorado