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Virginia


Richmond, Virginia

2024 TeenPact Virginia
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Class Director Quinton Cools and Willie Hintze
For students ages 13-19
  • Four Day Class January 29 - February 1, 2024
    Monday, 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    $320.00 First Time Students; $290.00 Alumni Students
  • Political Communication Workshop February 2, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $60.00 Workshop only; $50.00 with Four Day Class
  • Student Housing Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center
    $210.00 for three nights; $250.00 for four nights
For students ages 8-12
  • One Day Class February 2, 2024
    Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $40.00 for all One Day Students
Contact Information

Dara Weisbrod, State Coordinator •  757-508-1819 •  [email protected]

Four Day Class

January 29 - February 1, 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.

 

Where

Family Foundation

 

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 near Family Foundation

 

 

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

Williamsburg Christian 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, 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] for more information.

 

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

The location of the Four Day Class is still to be determined. Your State Coordinating Team is working diligently to secure a location near the State Capitol. Please check back here for more information, and contact your State Coordinating Team directly if you have any questions in the meantime.

 

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 2, 2024

The Political Communication Workshop trains students to analyze 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.

 

Where

Library of Virginia

 

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 near Library of Virginia

 

directions

TBA

 

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.

 

Camp

January 29 - February 1, 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.

 

WHERe

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center

 

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 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning to check into rooms and drop off luggage. Once checked in at the camp, students should get lunch and head to the Capitol to check into the class by 12:45 p.m.

 

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.

 

Click here for directions to Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center.

 

bring this
  • Pillow
  • Towel
  • Sheets, blanket or sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • 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.

When

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

 

Where

Williamsburg Christian 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, 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] for more information.

 

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, assisting with student transportation each day as needed, and 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 2, 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

 

Where

Family Foundation

 

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 near Family Foundation

 

 

 

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 $7 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.