Presidential Youth Ambassador Program

Overview

The Richard Nixon Foundation provides the Presidential Youth Ambassador Program for students in grades 8-12. With an immersive experience at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, students will learn about the life and career of America’s 37th President and receive training in public speaking, etiquettes and how to dress for success.

(Sources: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2022 Civics Assessment Results (Grade 8, U.S. Department of Education and RAND Corporation, American Educator Panels Survey, 2020.)

Topics

The World Leaders

President Nixon’s legacies and diplomacy

Storytelling of the Nixon Library: The Oval Office, Museum Galleries, Presidential Nixon’s Birthplace, the Presidential Helicopter, and the White House East Room

Public Speaking, Etiquettes and How to Dress for Success

Benefits

Build confidence and develop leading characters for future success

Add to college application a highly-desired certificate

Gain opportunity to volunteer up to 100 hours at the Nixon Library

Build up a strong resume for college application

Schedule & Inquiries

Sample Schedule

(*Please bring your own lunch. Water will be provided.)

Day 1
9:30-10:00 Opening Ceremony
(executives & parents invited)
10:00-11:00 Floor Observation
11:00-12:30 Overview of the Nixon Library
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:30 Dress for Success; Etiquette and Engagement Skills
Day 2
9:30-10:00 Warm-up & Preparation
10:00-11:00 Floor Observation
11:00-12:30 Overview of the Nixon Library
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:30 President Nixon’s Early Childhood
Day 3
9:30-10:00 Warm-up and Preparation
10:00-11:00 On-site Practice
11:00-12:30 World Leaders and Their Characters
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:30 Title IX and Evening the Odds
Day 4
9:30-10:00 Warm-up and Preparation
10:00-11:00 On-site Practice
11:00-12:30 President Nixon's Birthplace
President's Helicopter and His World Tours
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:30 East Room and Gardens
Day 5
9:30-10:00 Warm-up and Preparation
10:00-11:00 On-site Practice
11:00-12:30 Presentations Rehearsal
12:30-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-3:00 Presentations
(executives & parents invited)
3:00-3:30 Certification & Closing Ceremony
  • Opening Ceremony 9:30-10:00

    (executives & parents invited)

  • Seniors (62+)  $12
  • College Student (w/ID) $10
  • Retired/Military  $10
  • Active Military (w/ID) FREE
  • Youth (12-17)  $10
  • Children (5-11) $6
  • Children Under 5 FREE

For Inquiries

Richard Nixon Foundation

Jane Zhang, Ph.D.
Director, Tourism and Culture
jane@nixonfoundation.org
nixonfoundation.org

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