Experience Leadership

The TeenPact State Class is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience where students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. For students involved in Classical Conversations, TeenPact’s program provides an opportunity to enhance what they have learned in the classroom. The State Class curriculum not only equips students with a foundational knowledge of government, but it also inspires them to use their knowledge to become stronger leaders. TeenPact has structured the academic program in order to cultivate skills in public speaking, logical thinking, debate, and persuasive writing. Students participate in projects in groups as well as individually throughout the event. This is an opportunity for students to begin the week working on dialectic skills and by the end of the week move into the rhetoric stage of learning. For Classical Conversations students, TeenPact offers opportunities to practice the skills these students have been honing in their classrooms at home. Classical Conversations states, “Our mission is to know God and to make Him known. Therefore, we aspire to develop both minds and souls.” By utilizing their classical education at TeenPact, students will learn further how to be strong, Biblical leaders of character, working to spread the gospel around the country and the world.

TeenPact offers the State Class in all fifty states across the nation, challenging students to become servant leaders while pointing them to Christ. TeenPact’s mission statement is:   “To Inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture at a time in their lives when, typically, they do not care about such things.”

State Classes

At TeenPact, we believe students learn best by doing. That is why our State Classes are based on focused, hands-on leadership training. With classes offered across the nation for students ages 8-19, young people will quickly discover how to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders through the unique teaching and opportunities TeenPact provides.

ONE DAY CLASS

The One Day Class (ages 8-12) takes elements from our week-long government class for teenagers, and condenses them into one action-packed, exciting day for elementary students. Students will pray for their leaders during a prayer walk, learn how a bill becomes a law, participate in an election, explore the Capitol, and learn parliamentary procedure in a mock legislature where they discuss bills they have written. These as well as many more on-site, hands-on activities will help students understand their state government as well as the impact they can have as Christians and young leaders. The One Day Class is ideal for all Foundations students.

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FOUR DAY CLASS

Our Four Day Class (ages 13-19) is a fast-paced experience designed to give students the ultimate hands-on crash course in state government. Students learn to find their way around the Capitol, discover where to find bills and how to read them, study and enjoy parliamentary debate, run for a mock office during the week, and meet public officials. By spending four days at the Capitol, TeenPact students get a glimpse of what goes on beyond the marble steps as they get the entire story from elected officials, lobbyists, and Capitol staff. While most groups only see the statues and paintings when they come to the Capitol, we want our students to build relationships with the people who actually influence public policy. Each student is challenged to think critically, grow spiritually, and come away with an excellent understanding of the state government and servant leadership, all while having a ton of fun and making new friends. The class is not entirely at the Capitol, though. The highlight for most students is the fun they have attending Evening Sessions where they interact with the staff, play games, participate in worship, and hear from a speaker. The Four Day Class is perfect for all Challenge students.

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POLITICAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP

Our Political Communication Workshop (ages 13-19) is designed to give students a better understanding of how to communicate well, especially when it comes to articulating political ideas. Both exciting and educational, this workshop teaches students how to approach controversial issues, think critically, and communicate effectively. Classical Conversations students will continue developing their public speaking skills by engaging in policy debates, practicing political negotiations, and discussing current events. This event is perfect for all CC students, between the ages of 13 and 19.

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