"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction."
President Ronald Reagan
Who are we?
National Teen Age Republicans (TARS) is the official teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party and the nation's largest organization for Republican high school students.
For more than 60 years, TARS has helped young conservatives become leaders in their schools, communities, and the political process. Through local chapters, leadership training, grassroots activism, civic engagement, and campaign involvement, members gain real-world experience while advancing conservative values.
Whether you're looking to join a high school Republicans club, start a community-based conservative chapter, volunteer on campaigns, or connect with like-minded students across the country, TARS provides the resources, training, and opportunities to get involved.
As the official youth auxiliary of the Republican Party for teenagers, TARS is committed to educating, equipping, and inspiring the next generation of Republican leaders.
TARs Across The Nation
FAQs
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Teen Age Republicans (TARS) is the official teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party, serving Republican students ages 13–18. TARS helps young Republicans develop leadership skills, engage in civic activities, support their communities, and connect with fellow conservative students across the country.
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Membership in TARS is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18 who support Republican principles and want to become more involved in leadership, community service, and civic engagement.
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Yes. TARS is the official teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party and has a long history of developing future Republican leaders, elected officials, campaign staff, and community activists.
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Starting a TARS chapter is easy. Gather a group of interested students, identify an adult advisor, hold an organizational meeting, elect officers, and register your chapter with National TARS. Chapters may be school-based or community-based.
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Many TARS chapters operate as community-based organizations rather than school-sponsored clubs. Community chapters allow students from multiple schools or homeschool backgrounds to participate together.
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TARS chapters participate in leadership development, voter education, community service projects, public speaking, civic engagement activities, campaign volunteering, issue advocacy, and educational programs focused on government and politics.
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The TAR Leadership Conference (TLC) is National TARS' premier leadership training event. Students have the opportunity to learn from elected officials, campaign professionals, Republican leaders, and fellow young Republicans while developing leadership and organizational skills.
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TARS provides young conservatives with opportunities to develop leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, gain real-world experience, engage in community service, and become active participants in the democratic process. Members join a nationwide network of Teen Republicans committed to making a positive impact in their communities.