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Austin, Texas

2024 TeenPact Texas I
Register!

Class Director David Taylor
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class February 5-8, 2024
    Monday, 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    $320.00 First Time Students; $290.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop February 9, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
    $210.00 for three nights; $250.00 for four nights
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class February 9, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $40.00 for all One Day Students

2024 TeenPact Texas II
Register!

Class Director Bob Chambers
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class February 12-15, 2024
    Monday, 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    $320.00 First Time Students; $290.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop February 16, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
    $210.00 for three nights; $250.00 for four nights
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class February 16, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $40.00 for all One Day Students

2024 TeenPact Texas III
Register!

Class Director Daniel Jones
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class February 19-22, 2024
    Monday, 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    $320.00 First Time Students; $290.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop February 23, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
    $210.00 for three nights; $250.00 for four nights
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class February 23, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $40.00 for all One Day Students

2024 TeenPact East Texas
Register!

Class Director Paul Martin
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class April 8-11, 2024
    $320.00 First Time Students; $290.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop April 12, 2024
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing Camp Cho-Yeh
    $210.00 for three nights; $250.00 for four nights
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class April 12, 2024
    $40.00 for all One Day Students
Contact Information

Dana Greenblatt, State Coordinator - 512-412-2032 - [email protected]

Four Day Class

February 5-8, 2024 February 12-15, 2024 February 19-22, 2024 April 8-11, 2024

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.

 

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Location
Monday

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

 

Tuesday, wednesday and thursday

The Texas State Capitol 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.

 

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Location

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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 class. Any further details will be communicated by your State Coordinator, via email, prior to the event.

 

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Monday

Parking is available at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

 

Tuesday, wednesday and thursday

Limited parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, as well as various other options around the Capitol. Click here for more information.

 

directions

Please click here for directions to the State Capitol Building.

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Parking available to the camp.

 

directions

Click here for directions

 

 

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.

 

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Lunch is available at the Capitol Cafeteria. Students should bring $8 – $12 per day to purchase lunch. Here is the menu for your reference.

 

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Outside food is not permitted at our class location. All One Day Students and families will need to purchase lunch at time of registration. Please select the correct quantity of lunches for the number of people attending the One Day Class, along with the student.

 

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the lunch options available at the cafeteria, contact [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.

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

 

Where

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

 

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, participate in small groups, 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 contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected] to make reservations.

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

 

Where

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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, participate in small groups, 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 contact [email protected] to make reservations.

 

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

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When

Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

 

Where

The Texas State Capitol Building

 

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!

 

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When

Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

 

Where

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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

February 9, 2024 February 16, 2024 February 23, 2024 April 12, 2024

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.

 

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The Texas State Capitol 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.

 

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Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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.

 

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Limited parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, as well as various other options around the Capitol. Click here for more information.

 

directions

Please click here for directions to the State Capitol Building.

 

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Parking is available at the camp

 

directions

 

 

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.

 

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DETAILS

Lunch is available at the Capitol Cafeteria. Students should bring $8 – $12 per day to purchase lunch. Here is the menu for your reference.

 

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the lunch options available at the cafeteria, contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected].

 

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DETAILS

Outside food is not permitted at our class location. All One Day Students and families will need to purchase lunch at time of registration. Please select the correct quantity of lunches for the number of people attending the One Day Class, along with the student.

 

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the lunch options available at the cafeteria, contact [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.

 

Camp

February 5-9, 2024 February 12-16, 2024 February 19-23, 2024 April 8-12, 2024

Students attending the Four Day Class are encouraged to stay at our camp together. This is an integral part of the TeenPact experience, allowing students to combine the academic emphasis from the class, with a spiritual focus on relationships with God and one another. Staying at the camp gives students the opportunity to relax and fellowship with like-minded peers in a more casual environment. Students play games, participate in small groups, enjoy a time of worship, and are challenged by evening messages from the Class Director.

 

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Location

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

 

pricing

Lodging, transportation, and meals are included in the price of the residential camp fee of $210 for three nights or $250 for four nights. To reserve your spot at the camp, please include this option at the time of online registration.

 

DETAILS

Your State Coordinating Team will reach out via email with further instructions, prior to the class. If you are commuting to the class and would like to join us for Evening Sessions, please email [email protected] to make reservations.

 

checking in

Four Day Students staying at the camp should plan to arrive at the camp between 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Monday morning to check into rooms and drop off luggage . Class will be held at camp on Monday so do not head to the Capitol for class. Please eat lunch before arriving at camp.

 

checking out

More details on checking out from the camp and picking up luggage will be sent to you from your State Coordinating Team prior to the class.

 

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Location

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

pricing

Lodging, transportation, and meals are included in the price of the residential camp fee of $210 for three nights or $250 for four nights. To reserve your spot at the camp, please include this option at the time of online registration.

 

checking in

Four Day Students staying at the camp should plan to arrive at the camp by 12:30 p.m. on Monday to check into rooms and drop off luggage at the Joy Building. Once checked in for the camp, students should head to the Welcome Table to check into the class by 12:45 p.m. If you are commuting to the class and would like to join us for Evening Sessions, please email [email protected] to make reservations.

 

checking out

More details on checking out from the camp and picking up luggage will be sent to you from your State Coordinating Team prior to the class.

 

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Click here for directions to YMCA Camp Twin Lakes.

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Click here for directions to Camp Cho-Yeh

 

bring this
  • Pillow
  • Towel
  • Sheets, blanket or sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Umbrella
  • Capitol clothes (see Dress Code)
  • Comfortable camp clothes (see Dress Code)
  • Snack to share
  • Board and/or card games to share (optional)

 

not that
  • Weapons (including knives, firearms, etc.)
  • Media devices (including, tablets, computers, books, etc.)
    We will be media free for the week in accordance with our Media Policy.

 

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.

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

 

Where

YMCA Camp Twin Lakes

 

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, participate in small groups, 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 contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected] to make reservations.

 

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

 

Where

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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, participate in small groups, 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 contact

[email protected] to make reservations.

 

Join us as a chaperone for TeenPact Leadership Schools! You are invited to assist us with carrying out our goal of raising gospel-centered leaders. As a chaperone, you have several responsibilities, including staying in the room with a group of students, having the opportunity to observe or participate in aspects of the class, including Prayer Walks, TeenPact Legislature, and Evening Sessions. 

 

As with many ministry opportunities, there is a small fee to help offset the cost of housing, food, etc. The cost to stay with us as a chaperone is $165 for three nights, or $205 for four nights.

 

For more information about serving as a chaperone, click here.

 

One Day Class

February 9, 2024 February 16, 2024 February 23, 2024 April 12, 2024

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

 

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Location

The Texas State Capitol 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.

 

east texas

Location

Camp Cho-Yeh

 

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.

 

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Limited parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage, as well as various other options around the Capitol. Click here for more information.

 

directions

Please click here for directions to the State Capitol Building.

 

east texas

Parking is available at the camp

 

 

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.

 

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Lunch is available at the Capitol Cafeteria. Students and families should bring $8 – $12 per person to purchase lunch. Here is the menu for your reference.

 

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the lunch options available at the cafeteria, contact your State Coordinating Team at [email protected].

 

east texas

Outside food is not permitted at our class location. All One Day Students and families will need to purchase lunch at time of registration. Please select the correct quantity of lunches for the number of people attending the One Day Class, along with the student.

 

 

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.