Teen Day at the Capitol '26

Teen Day at the Capitol

High School students across Florida are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to voice their opinions, raise concerns and ask questions about youth programs and issues impacting their lives. Meet state policymakers and learn how to be a voice for youth issues!

This is ticketed-event is designed for teenagers who want to learn about state government, politics, and make their voices heard. Students will engage with statewide leaders, lobbyists and law makers, tour the capitol, and gain a deeper understanding of how our state government works. Whether you're passionate about education, the environment, or social justice, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with other like-minded teens and make a difference.

Come experience the Florida Capitol in a whole new way.

Benefits of Participation

• Explore the civic process for rule making
• Connect with state policy makers and leaders
• Engage in active research and debate on issues that impact teens today
• Help make a difference on the future of Youth Policy
• Gain insight into career pathways in government, law, and public policy directly from professionals working in the field.
• Sharpen analytical and problem-solving skills by evaluating real-world policy challenges and proposing solutions
• Earn eight (8) community service hours and gain valuable in-person memories to take forward

View photos from last year's event in our Children’s Week Florida™ .

IMPORTANT NOTICES

1. This event is primarily designed for high school students. Every group of 10 students must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. However, 7th and 8th grade students are allowed but their student to chaperone ration is 7:1.
2. If your "order" does not include a chaperone, the registration will be canceled.
3. This is a ticketed event. A fee of $8 per student is required to confirm your registration unless you have been given a code to process your registration as a scholarship or to be invoiced directly.

ARRIVING EARLIER IN THE WEEK?

This event is part of Children's Week.

All students are invited to come for the whole week of events.

SUNDAY: Hanging of the Hands Volunteer Opportunity

MONDAY EVENING: Advocacy Awards Dinner (ticket required)

TUESDAY: Children's Day (tons of activities!)

Learn more at https://childrensweek.org/

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