Through dynamic experiences, TeenPact seeks 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 around them. “Changing lives to change the world” is more than a vision statement to us. It’s what we do every day.
At TeenPact, we believe students learn best by doing. That’s why our State Classes are comprised of focused hands-on leadership training. With classes offered across the nation and for students ages 8-19, young people will quickly discover how to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders through the unique tools, teaching, and opportunities TeenPact provides.
Our Alumni Events take students deeper in their relationship with Christ as they build lasting community and grow through intentional leadership training. While events activities range from meeting legislators on Capitol Hill to team building in South Dakota, the focus is the same – training students to be influential and servant-hearted leaders.
Anita Carrette, State Coordinator • 605-261-5996 • southdakota@teenpact.com
The Four Day Class is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience where Students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. Students gather at their local State Capitol to run for Student 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.
Please meet at the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center at 12:45 p.m. on Monday. Navigate to the Capitol, then head east to find the Visitor’s Center. The Entrance to the Visitor’s Center is on the lower side of the hill, facing the lake. TeenPact Staff will meet you inside and direct you to the classroom. If you will be traveling from out of town, you may leave your luggage in your vehicle for the afternoon, or drop it off at your hotel prior to arrival. No luggage is permitted inside the Capitol Building.
Please review our Dress Code before attending the class.
There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You are likely to end up parking along East Broadway Avenue which runs along the north side of the capitol and the Capitol Lake. Please be prepared to walk outside a few blocks from your car to the Visitor’s Center.
Click here for a map to the South Dakota State Capitol.
We are pleased to offer catered lunches for Students and families at the Four Day Class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the Class. If you are interested in purchasing lunch, you may do so online at time of registration.If you do not wish to purchase lunch, you may plan to bring a sack lunch to class each day, however, the Class schedule will not allow for time to leave to purchase lunch from another location. Please plan accordingly.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 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. 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. We often like to say, “TeenPact is so much more than what happens at the capitol!” Parents are invited as well.
Evening Sessions will be held at the South Dakota Army National Guard Armory. Directions can be found here.
We are pleased to offer home-cooked dinners at an affordable cost to Four Day Students and families who plan to attend Evening Sessions, thanks to the dedicated hard work of several parent volunteers. The cost of dinner will be $15 per person for three nights, or $20 per person for four nights. If you are interested in purchasing dinners for Evening Sessions, please contact Anita Carrette by Friday, February 14, and plan to bring exact cash to class check-in.
Note: Discounted dinner is available for tag-along siblings under the age of 12.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and observe the Four Day class. We love having parents learning right alongside their Student! If you’re unable to stay for the class, please join us for graduation on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m. 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!
A group of double queen rooms is reserved under “TeenPact Group Block” at:
Quality Inn
410 W. Sioux Avenue
Pierre, SD.
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.
Please meet in the South Dakota State Capitol in the Rotunda, under the dome, at 9:45 a.m. on Friday. TeenPact Staff will meet you and direct you to the classroom.
Please review our Dress Code before attending the class.
There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You are likely to end up parking along East Broadway Avenue which runs along the north side of the capitol and the Capitol Lake. Please be prepared to walk outside a few “blocks” from your car to the Visitor’s Center.
Click here for a map to the South Dakota State Capitol.
We are please to offer catered lunch at the Political Communication Workshop for Students and families. You can purchase lunch for $7 per person. If you are interested in purchasing lunch, you may do so online during time of registration. If you do not wish to purchase catered lunch, you may bring a sack lunch from home.
Parents may either drop off their Student at the class or stay and observe the class. We love having parents learn alongside their Student!
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 Capitol, pray for their leaders, discuss their mock legislation, and so much more! For Students ages 8-12.
Please meet at the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center at 9:45 a.m. on Friday. The Visitor’s Center is between the Capitol Building and the Capitol Lake. The Entrance to the Visitor’s Center is on the lower side of the hill, facing the lake. Navigate to the Capitol, then head east to find the Visitor’s Center. TeenPact Staff will meet you and direct you to the classroom.
Please review our Dress Code before attending the class.
There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You are likely to end up parking along East Broadway Avenue which runs along the north side of the capitol and the Capitol Lake. Please be prepared to walk outside a few “blocks” from your car to the Visitor’s Center.
Click here for a map to the South Dakota State Capitol.
Lunch is not included in the cost of the One Day Class. The schedule for the day stays busy, so there may not be time to leave to purchase lunch. Students and their families should plan to bring a sack lunch from home.
Parents are required to stay with their Students (and Students they may be chaperoning from another family) for the entire class.
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