Bad S.T.U.F.F.

Standing Tall United For Freedom (S.T.U.F.F.)

An all new S.T.U.F.F. experience! 

Government can do some Bad STUFF especially when Godly men and women don't participate.  What is the role of government? How does it work?  How is is supposed to work?  Who should we turn to solve our problems? Can government stop Bad STUFF from happening?  Can you?

In our Republican Form of government we rely on a system of checks and balances among three branches of government - the Legislative, Executive and Judicial.  This year's focus is on how the Executive Branch operates.  What should different members of the Executive branch do in a time of crisis?  How do citizens, stakeholders, and other government entities interact to solve problems? Does passing legislation fix the problem?  Or does the Executive need "emergency powers"?

Students ages 12-19 will have the opportunity to act out such a scenario in our BAD STUFF Executive Simulation.  Students will play the roles of Executive Branch players such as members of the Governor's cabinet, the State Engineer, special interest groups, business representatives, citizens, local elected officials, legislators, city council members and more! In addition, students will run for office in our mock elections, pass legislation in our mock legislature, meet new friends in small groups, learn new things in their policy groups, hear from guest speakers and prepare to be more informed members of society. We will pray, fellowship, play games, and have fun!

Lunches are included each day.  

Top Golf on Wednesday is included but parents must provide transportation 12:30 -2:30.

Each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt. 

See the dress code here: https://www.parentlednetwork.org/stuff.html

How to Reduce the Cost

1. Apply for a SEED Scholarship April 1 at 9:00 am more info and application link
2. Participate in RaiseRight Fundraising and create a MY SEED account
3. Create a STUFF Commercial before May 1 and submit it here

https://www.parentlednetwork.org/stuff-commercial-scholarship.html

See examples: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdzQQQXgN3IbeXPob3h4SSg-PWCwscoDM

4. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount $50 off before July 1
5. Take advantage of the Double Early Bird Discount $75 off before June 15
6. Apply to be a small group leader. Submit a letter of interest to [email protected] explaining why you would be a good small group leader by July 15, 2025.  In your letter commit to attending training the week of August 11-15, 2025. If you are chosen you will receive $50 in family credit that can be applied to any unpaid balance at that time. 
7. Submit your completed homework for a homework scholarship.  At checkout choose "homework payment plan" - a deposit of 80% will be required at registration with the remaining 20% to be automatically charged on August 18, 2025.  Submit a completed homework packet 12:00 noon on August 14, 2025 to have your final payment cancelled. 
8. Receive an Outside the Albuquerque and Santa Fe MSA Scholarship - if you live in any New Mexico County except Bernalillo, Torrence, Sandoval, Valencia, Santa Fe email us about a scholarship at [email protected]
9. Host a student from out of town for the week.  Families willing to provide room, board and transportation to STUFF each day to a participating student who lives outside the Albuquerque and Santa Fe MSAs can receive $100 rebate at the conclusion of the week for hosting a student.

Discounts may be combined.  Combined discounts may not exceed the total cost of the registration.