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Teen Age Republicans (TARS)

Political Science
Leadership
Community Service
Debate

National Teen Age Republicans / Republican Party

Arlington, VAYear-round

Teen Age Republicans (TARS) is the official youth auxiliary of the Republican Party and the nation's largest organization for young conservatives aged 13–18, with a history spanning more than 60 years. Members participate in leadership development, community service, voter education, campaign volunteering, and political advocacy through school-based and community-based chapters. TARS offers students meaningful real-world civic experience and a strong foundation in grassroots activism and conservative principles.

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Skills You'll Build

Public Speaking

Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Debate

Building persuasive arguments and responding to opposing viewpoints on the spot.

Team Leadership

Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.

Community Organizing

Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.

Advocacy

Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.

Strategic Planning

Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.

Related Careers

Policy Analyst

Students engage in issue advocacy and civic engagement activities directly relevant to policy analysis work.

Lawyer

Debate and public speaking skills developed through TARS activities build core competencies for legal practice.

Nonprofit Program Manager

Leadership development and community service projects prepare students for nonprofit management roles.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
9th - 12th
Format
Hybrid
Competitiveness
Open Enrollment
Best For
Young conservative leaders

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