Where

South Dakota Capitol Lake Visitor Center.

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

Parking

There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You will likely need to park along E. Broadway Avenue, then walk the equivalent of several blocks to the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center.

Directions

Click here for a map to the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center.

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.

Note: Observing parents may purchase catered lunch by emailing the State Coordinating Team at [email protected] before Feb. 3 to reserve lunches for the week, and bring $24 cash to class check-in on Monday.

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, from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where

South Dakota Army National Guard Armory 

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

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

South Dakota Capitol Lake Visitor Center.

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!

You are invited to but not required to stay at the Holiday Inn Express – Fort Pierre. A limited number of double queen rooms have been negotiated for the great price of $95.99/night plus tax. Call 605-223-9045 before Dec. 30th and ask for this “TeenPact” rate. Rooms include a small fridge, microwave and hot free breakfast.

Where

South Dakota State Capitol

Meet in the capitol rotunda and a staffer will lead you to the classroom.

When

Arrive on Friday by 9:45 a.m.

Details

Arrive according to our Dress Code, and meet your TeenPact Staff in the Capitol Rotunda. Any further details will be communicated by your State Coordinator, via email, prior to the event.

parking

There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You will likely need to park along E. Broadway Avenue, then walk the equivalent of several blocks to the Capitol Building.

directions

Click here for a map to the Capitol Building.

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.

Note: Observing parents may purchase catered lunch by contacting the State Coordinating Team in advance and bringing cash to class check-in.

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.

Where

South Dakota Capitol Lake Visitor Center.

1516 N. Harrison

Pierre, SD 57501

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

There is a large parking area on the north side of the Capitol, but it fills up quickly. You will likely need to park along E. Broadway Avenue, then walk the equivalent of several blocks to the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center.

directions

Click here for a map to the Capitol Lake Visitor’s Center.

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

Lunch of pizza, chips and fruit 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, or pack individual lunch meals for yourself and your students. There is no time to leave the class to purchase lunch.

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. Because of the small size of our classroom, we can only accommodate one adult chaperone per registered student.

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. If you have questions, contact South Dakota One Day Class Coordinator, Stacy Sims at [email protected].