FOR THOSE DRIVING

Please arrive at the camp between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4. Plan to leave the camp between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9. If you are in need of carpooling information for your area, please contact the TeenPact National Office at [email protected].

FOR THOSE FLYING

Please book your flights in and out of Tallahassee, FL (TLH). Plan to fly in between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4. Plan to depart after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9. TeenPact Staff will meet you at your baggage claim when you arrive. Please wear a TeenPact t-shirt to help us find you. We will deliver you back to your ticketing counter for your departing flight.

TeenPact Congress is hosted at our State Class Camp, just outside of Tallahassee Florida. Students, chaperones, and staff stay in buildings onsite and enjoy fellowship through various free time activities around the camp as well.

23564 Woodman of the World Road
Hosford, FL 32334

BRING THIS

• Pillow and Bedding
• Towel and toiletries
• Bible, notebook, and pen
• Reusable water bottle
• Snack to share at Coffeehouse (Girls bring sweet, Guys bring salty)
• Money for the TeenPact Store (optional)

NOT THAT

Remember, we will be media-free during this week so plan on leaving any cell phones, tablets, laptops, books, etc. in your suitcase during the week unless they’re being used for on-site assignments.

To create a distraction-free atmosphere, please bring only clothing that adhere to our Dress Code. Congress requires several types of attire during the week:

• Casual: Bring a casual outfit for every day during free time and evening sessions.
• Traditional Professional: Bring four days of Traditional Professional outfits, as you wore to your State Class.
• Business Casual: Bring one Business Casual outfit for a special evening event.

For more information on the standards for each type of attire, visit teenpact.com/dress-code or email the TeenPact National Office at [email protected].

CONGRESS ROLES

• Senators & Representatives: Will be responsible for researching the bills ahead of time and choosing which bills they would like to sponsor on a first come-first served basis. Each legislator will be assigned to a committee and will participate in the process of examining, debating, & voting bills out of committee. Once bills are passed through committee they are heard during legislative sessions in the House and Senate.
• Lobbyist: Will be lobbying on behalf of or in opposition to different bills during committee meetings and House and Senate Floor activities. Lobbyists have the opportunity to work with legislators to affect change in legislation on behalf of their clients by building relationships and finding compromise all sides can agree on. Lobbyists are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet for research purposes.
• Reporters: Will be researching different news stories during the Congress legislative session working to report quality news. Reporters may write articles for and publish a daily newspaper, record nightly broadcasts, produce a daily podcast, photograph events for print, or any combination thereof. From political beat writing to editorial columns, broadcast journalism and photography; reporters for TeenPact Congress uphold the important duty of giving the people the news they have the right to know.

congress resources

You can find the resources you need to select your preferred options during registration, as well as to prepare for the event.

Note: as students review the party stances and select and study the bills for the event, recognize that everyone will be playing a role during the week at Congress. Students will have the opportunity to think critically as they analyze various issues from each side. These party stances and drafted bills do not reflect particular political beliefs of the TeenPact organization or staff team.

2024 Student Handbook

2024 Bill Book

2024 Lobbyist Group Stances

2024 Party Stances

TeenPact Congress is an exciting event to be a part of as the students simulate a week in Congress in various roles. Chaperones get to enjoy seeing the week unfold as the students get comfortable in their roles, lobby various ideas, debate legislation, and cover all of the action as reporters. Chaperones are primarily responsible as an adult presence in the dorms in the evenings and mornings, as well as on the busses during the commute to the Capitol. From year to year, we may have additional attendees without space on the bus. If you plan to chaperone and have capacity to assist with transportation, please contact Selah Mallory at [email protected]. At the Congress camp, TeenPact is responsible for providing breakfasts and dinners, as well as catering lunches to the Capitol. If you have interest or capacity to assist with meal preparation, or picking up meals during the day, please reach out to the Program Directing Team to see how you can help. If you’re interested in joining us for TeenPact Congress, you can register for the waitlist using the link above and the Directing Team will be in touch regarding needs and space available as the event approaches.