3rd Monday - Youth Organizations

Third Mondays are dedicated to Youth Organizations here at Homeschool 101. The goal is to widen the opportunities for your homeschooled youth into areas you may not yet have discovered.

TeenPact

TeenPact is a Christian youth organization started by Tim Echols, a Christian homeschooling father of seven. He's a very personable man who believes in the Lord and the youth who will one day run our country. You can read his full bio here.

Tim's vision for youth resulted in the TeenPact organization that has grown to national levels. TeenPact teaches kids ages 8 through young adult about politics, leadership, and being closer to Christ.

"TeenPact is a comprehensive leadership experience that brings kids closer to Jesus Christ, makes them better leaders, and positions them to impact public policy in their state. During TeenPact, students meet important officials, interact with other like-minded students, and have more fun at the capitol than they could have ever imagined. Students leave inspired and challenged with an intensive desire to change America for Christ." (from the TeenPact website)

TeenPact begins with their State Classes. Students meet at their state capital (or the closest one to them) for four days of intense, hands-on learning. They meet their state legislators, the governor, lobbyists, and see how a bill becomes a law by following the process - on foot! They learn that they can and do have an impact and a voice for things that are important. They take part in the TeenPact legislation, write their own bills, and learn how to speak in public.

Once the State Class is completed, the students become Alumni and can attend any of the many alumni events.

"TeenPact Alumni Events take students deeper in their relationship with Christ beyond their initial TeenPact class. Focusing always on training student to be influential and servant-hearted leaders, our events bring together students who are serious about their faith and who care deeply about the future of our country."

TeenPact believes so much in what they do, they also offer some great ideas to help students raise the funds for their classes and events.

For information on the State Classes, click here.

I highly recommend this youth organization. Whether students have an interest in following politics or not, they will come away from TeenPact with a new understanding of how their government works, new friends, new skills, and a closer relationship with Christ.