For those driving

Please arrive at the Leadership Institute between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. Please plan to leave by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29. If you are interested in organizing a carpool, you can contact us by emailing [email protected].

For those flying

Book your flight into Reagan National (DCA). Please arrive between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. Plan to depart after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29. TeenPact Staff will meet you at your baggage claim when you arrive. Please wear a TeenPact shirt to help us find you. We will deliver you back to your ticketing counter for your departing flight.

Note: Any flights arriving after or departing before the time frames listed above will not be accommodated without direct permission from the Director of Events, Evie Erickson.

Participant lodging will be split between two locations at Back to DC, the Leadership Institute dorms and a local hotel that accommodates our additional rooming needs. All registrants will receive an informative email prior to the event with specific details about what to bring. For questions about housing accommodations, please contact Aryn Rozier at [email protected].

1101 North Highland Street

Arlington, VA 22201

Note: There are a few local parking garages nearby, as well as street parking. TeenPact will not have any reserved parking in this downtown location.

BRING THIS

• Bible, notebook, pen, reusable water bottle
• Enough money to buy yourself lunch on 3 days (casual dining, like Subway, Chick-Fil-A and McDonalds).
• Comfortable walking shoes (professional and casual)
• A snack to share at Coffeehouse
• Wallet or purse to carry passes, ID’s, etc.
• Photo ID (if you have one)
• Umbrella and jacket, in case of inclement weather
• Laptop or tablet (recommended for campaign exercises)
• Extra money for souvenirs, sight-seeing, etc (optional)
• Money for the TeenPact Store (optional)

NOT THAT

• DO NOT BRING any sort of weapon; we will be going through a lot of security checkpoints.
• 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. Review the TeenPact Media Policy here. 

Note: There is no homework for this event.

Students and chaperones should plan to dress primarily in casual attire for the event. Please bring two days of Professional Attire to wear on Thursday and Friday mornings. Please review the TeenPact Dress Code and bring both casual and professional attire in accordance with these standards.

TeenPact Back to DC is an incredible experience for students and chaperones alike. We structure Back to DC in such a way as to allow chaperones to experience our nation’s Capital alongside their students. Chaperones will join tours with their students in a “Travel Group” and will experience all of the sights and sounds together. Chaperones at Back to DC are asked to serve as an adult presence at one of our housing locations (dorms and hotel) and will be housed with their students. In addition, chaperones may be asked to assist in leading students on tours to various locations, helping the Staff Team to keep the students together when traveling around the city, and supporting meal preparation if needed. We provide support and resources to make navigating the city much simpler and are always happy to come alongside our chaperones to make the week a success for everyone involved. Because of the number of students at this event, the navigation of the city, as well as the housing logistics, we are often in need of more chaperones for the event. If you’re interested in joining us for Back to DC, register today!