Capitol Experience Days
Unlocking the statehouse and lifelong civic engagement for Nebraskans of all ages.
Civic Nebraska’s Capitol Experience Days are tailored to each participating group and immerse them in our state’s unique government. Your daylong session can include Q&A sessions with elected officials, observing floor debate or public hearings, building advocacy skills, behind-the-scenes tours, and mock committee hearings in which participants literally put themselves in senators’ chairs. Capitol Experience Days gives Nebraskans the tools and confidence to engage with our state’s institutions and the people with whom they are entrusted.
This day is always eye-opening to our students. I always enjoy seeing and talking with the students after (Capitol Experience Day) — they take themselves and school more seriously. Thank you again for making this day possible!
Schedule a Capitol Experience Day!
A sample agenda is included below, but please note that Capitol Experience Day is customizable to various age groups and subject matters. Additionally, Civic Nebraska has worked with teachers to develop related lesson plans that meet state social studies, English, and reading standards. To help us customize the day so your students get the very most from their time at the Capitol, please complete this short form.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Audrey Nance, program coordinator, at au**********@ci***********.org“>au**********@ci***********.org.
Volunteer with Capitol Experience Days!
We are always grateful for volunteers from our community to assist us with Capitol Experience Days! Our volunteers provide additional supervision and assistance to ensure a positive educational experience for all participants. Sign up to learn more about this fulfilling and intellectually stimulating volunteer opportunity!
Check out our '23-'24 Capitol Experience Day Year-End Review
Read stories of impact and check out Capitol Experience Days broken down by the numbers.
