Illinois I

Where

The Illinois State Museum

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.

Illinois II

Where

When

Arrive on Monday by 11:45 a.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.

Illinois I

PARKING

Various parking options are available around the Illinois State Museum. Click here for more information.

directions

Click here for directions to the Illinois State Museum

Illinois II

PARKING

Various parking options are available around the Illinois State Library. Click here for more information.

directions

Click here for directions to the Illinois State Library

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 students 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.

Illinois I

Monday – Thursday evenings, from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where

Southern View Chapel

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.

Illinois I Only– If you would like to purchase dinner for the Evening Sessions, you may do so at time of online registration for $25 per person for Monday – Wednesday, or $30 per person for Monday – Thursday.

Illinois II

Monday – Thursday evenings, from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where

Eagle Lodge, Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

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.

Illinois II– dinner is included in camp cost. 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

Illinois I

When

Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Where

The Illinois State Museum

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!

Illinois II

When

Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

Where

The Illinois State Library Classrooms 403 & 404

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!

TeenPact Illinois I Students and their families are invited to stay at the Comfort Inn and Suites, Springfield, IL  Please call 217-529-8898 to make your reservation. Let them know that you are a TeenPact Illinois family to be included in the group. Room rates include a complimentary hot breakfast.

Note: Please remember that TeenPact is not responsible for the safety and supervision of students after class dismisses in the afternoon. We ask that all students staying at the hotel have adult supervision.

TeenPact Illinois II Students are invited to stay at Eagle Lodge, Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

Students will need to check in at the camp and drop off luggage between 10:00 am and 10:45 am on Monday. Parents will then be able to take their students to lunch before dropping them off for Class at the Illinois State Library at the Capitol Complex.

Illinois I

Where

Illinois State Library rooms 403 &404

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.

Illinois II

Where

Illinois State Capitol Visitors Center

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.

Illinois I

Parking

Metered parking is available on most downtown streets, including on Monroe Street and Capital Avenue. Limited free parking is also available at the Capitol Complex Visitors Center.

Illinois II

ParkinG

Limited free parking is available at the Capitol Complex Visitors Center.  Metered street parking is free but monitored for time.

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 students 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.

Illinois I

WHERe

Eagle Lodge, Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

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

Illinois II

WHERe

Eagle Lodge, Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

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 10:45 a.m. on Monday morning to check into rooms and drop off luggage.  Please eat lunch between luggage drop off and arriving at the Capitol for class.

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 Eagle Lodge

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.

When

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

Where

Eagle Lodge, Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

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.

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.

Illinois I

Where

The Illinois State Museum

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.

Illinois II

Where

The Illinois State Library Classrooms 403 & 404

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

Various parking options are available around the Illinois State Library. Click here for more information.

directions

Click here for directions to the Illinois State Library.

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.