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Minnesota


St. Paul, Minnesota

2027 TeenPact Minnesota
Registration Opens September 1

Class Director TBA
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class March 15-18, 2027
    March 15-18, 2027
    $329.00 First Time Students; $314.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop March 19, 2027
    March 19, 2027
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing
    Please see below for housing information
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class March 19, 2027
    March 19, 2027
    $50.00 for all One Day Students
Contact Information

Jessica Swedzinski, State Coordinator - [email protected]

Four Day Class

March 15-18, 2027

The Four Day Class is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience where students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. Students gather to run for office, participate in a mock legislature, and learn about how they can be effective leaders in their community back home. For students ages 13-19.

 

For more information about the Four Day Class, click here.

 

Scholarships

Minnesota has a great opportunity to offer their students scholarship options. We invite you to fill out the appropriate form below:

Where

Veterans Service Building

 

When

Arrive on Monday by 12:45 p.m.

 

Details

Arrive in Professional Attire, according to our Dress Code, and check in at the TeenPact Welcome Table. Please be sure to eat lunch prior to arriving at the Capitol. Any further details will be communicated by your State Coordinator, via email, prior to the event.

 

Parking

Parking is recommended in Lots H and K.

directions

Click here for directions to the Veterans Service Building near the MN State Capitol.

 

bring this
  • Your completed Homework with your name on each page
  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • Bag or Backpack to carry your belongings
  • Reusable water bottle
not that
  • Weapons (including knives, firearms, etc.)
  • Media devices (including tablets, books, computers, etc.)
    We will be media free for the week in accordance with our Media Policy.

 

Details

Lunches will be catered for all registered students and chaperones at the Four Day Class and is included in the cost of the program.

 

Questions

If you have any questions about the lunches provided or to discuss allergy needs, contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected].

 

Evening Sessions are an integral part of the TeenPact experience, allowing students to combine the academic emphasis in class with a spiritual focus on students’ relationships with God and one another.

 

WHEN

Monday – Thursday evenings, directly following the Four Day Class.

WHERE

Dunrovin Retreat Center

DETAILS

TeenPact offers Evening Sessions that give students the opportunity to relax and fellowship with like-minded peers in a more casual environment. Students play games, enjoy a time of worship, and are challenged by a message from the Class Director. Parents and students not staying at the camp are invited to join as well. If you’re not registered to stay at the camp, please plan to bring your own dinner to the camp.

parents

Parents are invited to stay for as much of the class as possible. We love having parents observe what their students are learning! If you are not able to stay, you are welcome to drop off your student.

 

graduation

When

Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

 

Where

Stassen Building

See building and parking map here. The Stassen Building is on the far right of the map.

You can park in Centennial parking ramp, the orange level, and then walk around the corner and across the street to the Stassen Dept. of Revenue Building. When you walk into the building, you’ll take the stairs to the left. Room 2000 is at the top of the stairs.

 

You can park in Centennial parking ramp, the orange level, and then walk around the corner and across the street to the Stassen Dept. of Revenue Building. When you walk into the building, you’ll take the stairs to the left. Room 2000 is at the top of the stairs.

 

Details

During graduation, students participate in a short mock legislative session, hear speeches from the elected officials, hear a charge from the Program Director, receive graduation certificates, and much more!

 

Political Communication Workshop

March 19, 2027

The Political Communication Workshop trains students to analyze, execute, and interpret public presentations through a variety of activities and discussions. Students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills as they learn what communication looks like in the political realm. For students ages 13 – 19.

 

Fore more information about the Political Communication Workshop, click here.

 

Where

Ladyslipper Conference Room in the Centennial Office Building

 

When

Arrive on Friday by 9:45 a.m.

 

Details

Arrive in Professional Attire, according to our Dress Code, and check in at the TeenPact Welcome Table. Any further details will be communicated by your State Coordinator, via email, prior to the event.

 

Parking

Metered parking is available on both sides of Cedar Street and along Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard. Meters are also available on the orange level of the Centennial Parking Ramp, located behind the building, entrance off Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. See map here.

bring this
  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • Bag or Backpack to carry your belongings
  • Reusable water bottle
not that
  • Weapons (including knives, firearms, etc.)
  • Media devices (including tablets, books, computers, etc.)
    We will be media free for the day in accordance with our Media Policy.

 

Details

Lunches will be catered for all registered students and chaperones at the Political Communication Workshop and is included in the cost of the program.

 

Questions

If you have any questions about the lunches provided or to discuss allergy needs, contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected].

 

Parents are invited to stay for as much of the class as possible. We love having parents observe what their students are learning! If you are not able to stay, you are welcome to drop off your student.

 

One Day Class

March 19, 2027

The One Day Class is an action-packed day full of exciting experiences that introduce students to their state government using a dynamic, hands-on approach. Students are led by an energetic Staff Team as they explore their local government, pray for their leaders, discuss their mock legislation, and so much more! For students ages 8 – 12.

 

For more information about the One Day Class, click here

 

Where

Minnesota State Capitol

Minnesota State Capitol Map

 

When

Arrive on Friday by 9:45 a.m.

 

Details

Arrive in Professional Attire, according to our Dress Code, and check in at the TeenPact Welcome Table. Any further details will be communicated by your State Coordinator, via email, prior to the event.

 

Parking

Parking is recommended in Lot K and the Orange Level of the Centennial Parking Ramp. There are pay kiosks for payment with credit card.  Parking Map.

directions

Please click here for directions to the MN State Capitol Complex.

 

 

bring this
  • Your completed Homework with your name on each page
  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • Bag or Backpack to carry your belongings
  • Reusable water bottle
not that
  • Weapons (including knives, firearms, etc.)
  • Media devices (including tablets, books, computers, etc.)
    We will be media free for the day in accordance with our Media Policy.

 

Details

Lunches will be available for all students and chaperones at the One Day Class. You may purchase lunch at time of online registration for $8 per person.

 

Questions

If you have any questions about the lunches provided or to discuss allergy needs, contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected].

 

Parent/Chaperone Requirement

One Day Students are required to have a parent or chaperone with them at all times. Please plan on staying with your student for the duration of the class. 

 

families and groups

If you plan to bring more than one student to the class, please let the Staff Team know which students you are with as you check in at the Welcome Table so they can keep your students grouped together during the day.