2025 Summit Details

The Do the Write Thing Summit brings students together from across the country to celebrate their success, inspire each other, discuss their ideas with their elected Congressional representatives, and together build a safer future for all.

THE SCHEDULE

  • Guests Arrive and Check in

    Yours Truly DC Hotel

    1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Orientation Breakfast – Yours Truly DC Hotel, Rooms # 9 and #10
    (Student, 1 Guardian, Educators, Coordinators, Chairs – Casual Attire)

    12:00 pm – 12:30pm: Student's meet with Dan –Yours Truly DC Hotel, Room # 7

    (Students Only – Casual Attire)

    12:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Student Icebreaker and Workshop – Yours Truly DC Hotel, Room # 7

    (Students Only – Casual Attire)

    12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Educators Meeting –Yours Truly DC Hotel, Room # 8

    (Educators Only - Casual Attire)

    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Coordinators Meeting – Yours Truly DC Hotel, Room # 3

    (Coordinators Only – Casual Attire)

    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Dinner – Residence of the Ambassador Kuwait

    (Student, 1 Guardian, 1 Educator, Coordinators, Chairs – Business Casual Attire)

  • 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Courtroom Lecture - United States Supreme Court

    (Student, 1 Guardian, 4 Educators, Coordinators, and Chairs only)

    **Students must wear provided “Tapestry” T-shirts

    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Library of Congress Book Presentation – Library of Congress LJ 119

    (Student, 1 Guardian, 4 Educators, Coordinators, and Chairs)

    5:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Chairs Meeting and Dinner – Yours Truly DC Hotel, Rooms #2 and #3

    (Chairs/Board Members Only – Casual

    Attire)

    5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: DtWT Student Ambassadors Dinner – Yours Truly DC, Room #11 and Garden Patio

    (Students Only – Casual Attire)

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: DC Boat Tour –

    The Washington Harbor

    (Educators and Coordinators Only –

    Casual Attire)

  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Capitol Hill Tours

    (Student, 1 Guardian, 1 Educator, Coordinators, Chairs. Students must wear provided DtWT Quote T-shirts)

    6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Student Dress Rehearsal – Ronald Reagan Building Pavilion

    (Students Only - Cocktail or Business Attire)

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Recognition Dinner Ceremony - Ronald Reagan Building Pavilion

    (Student, 1 Guardian, Educators, Coordinators, and Chairs – Cocktail orBusiness Attire)

DtWT 2025 - D.C. CITY GUIDE

  • Dear Do the Write Thing Ambassadors and Travelers,

    Welcome to Washington D.C.! We are so excited that you could participate in this year’s National Recognition Week and we look forward to getting to know each of you. We hope you enjoy your stay with us as we have put every effort into making this event a success.

    Here you will find an itinerary for this week’s events and bus schedule, as well as maps, nearby food locations, popular sightseeing spots, and more. Even with all of this information, we are sure you will have questions, so please feel free to contact one of our staff members at any time throughout your stay, and we will gladly assist you.

    We hope your time here in Washington, D.C. will be a pleasant and memorable experience. So have fun, relax, and enjoy your stay!

    ~Do the Write Thing Staff

  • QUESTIONS UPON ARRIVAL OR THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY

    • Mohammad Alaswadi - 240.423.9407

    • Derek Farino - 703.472.2552

    • Amber Moyer - 801.520.1661

    IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

    • Emergency - Police/Fire Department 911

    • Directory Assistance for Metropolitan Area 411

    • Yours Truly Hotel - 202.695.1947

  • Places to Eat Near Yours Truly DC Hotel

    • Call Your Mother Deli ($$) - Bagels

      1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, DC 20037

      202.773.0871

    • Surfside ($) - Tacos/Mexican

      1800 N St, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.466.1830

    • Moby Dick ($) - Middle Eastern

      1300 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.833.9788

    • Shake Shack ($$)-Burgers 1216 18th St, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.683.9921

    • Tatte Bakery & Cafe- Sandwiches/Pastries

      1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.919.8300

    • Madhatter ($$)- American

      1319 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.833.1495

    • Sweetgreen Dupont ($$) - Salads

      2238 M St NW, NW Washington, DC 20037

      202.629.2100

    • &Pizza ($)- Italian

      1215 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.335.5991

    • Bread & Chocolate ($$)- Cafe

      2301 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037

      202.833.8360

    • Nooshi ($$) - Asian

      1120 19th St, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.293.3138

    • Flower Child ($$) - Health Food

      2112 Pennsylvania Ave, N Washington, DC 20037

      202.919.3646

    • District Taco ($) - Mexican

      1919 M St, NW Washington, DC 20036

      202.888.9898

  • HOW TO GET AROUND ON METRORAIL

    Tall brown columns mark metro stations with a large “M” on each side. Metro lines are color-coded: Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, and Silver. Not only does the column identify the destination by name, but also the color stripes at the top show which metro lines serve that station. Maps in the stations and inside the trains also help you find your way. You can use the online trip planner at www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/. Be aware that eating and drinking is not allowed on the DC metro. On escalators, make sure to stand on the right and walk on the left.

    FINDING YOUR ROUTE

    Check the maps near the SmarTrip machines to determine the line or lines you need. Note the name of the destination (last stop) for the line going in the direction you want to go. Note any stations where you need to transfer. Transfer stations are marked with a double black circle. Your fare depends on when and how far you travel. Fares are posted in all metro stations and buses. The metro runs from 5 am to 12 am, Monday through Thursday, 5 am to 1 am Friday, 7 am to 1 am Saturday and 7 am to 12 am on Sunday. You can also call 202.637.7000 or ask for help at the station.

    PAYING YOUR FARE

    For Metrorail, each passenger needs a SmarTrip card purchased from the machine in the Metro station to enter and exit. The SmarTrip card itself costs $2.00, and the minimum starting charge is $8.00. SmarTrip cards are rechargeable cards that you can add money to as you go. You can also buy a 1-day, 3-day or 7-day unlimited pass for respectively $13, $28 and $58, as well as a 7-day short trip unlimited pass for $38 or a 7-day bus pass for $12. The machines accept credit cards, coins, and bills in $1, $5, $10, and $20 denominations.

    Fares on weekdays before 9:30 pm: $2.00 minimum, $6.00 maximum. The fare increases by $0.40 per mile of travel after the first three miles.

    Fares after 9:30 pm and on weekends: $2.00 flat fare for all rides.

    Note that up to two children 4 years and younger, can ride free with each adult paying full fare. Children five and older pay adult fares.

    Senior citizens 65 and older, people with disabilities, individuals living in DC, Maryland or Virginia who are enrolled in SNAP and customers with a Medicare card and valid photo ID receive a 50% discount on all rides.

    Lastly, please note that the Metro is operating slower than normal and wait times could be longer than expected.