We look forward to welcoming your student to Santa Barbara for Young America's Foundation's Middle School Expedition at the Reagan Ranch!

While the expedition is designed for students, we invite parents and siblings to an optional dinner on Friday, October 18, at 7:00 PM, featuring Nick Freitas. 

Add-On Dinner Banquet at the Reagan Ranch Center

This dinner is part of our High School Conference, where you can glimpse future programming available to YAF students. The registration fee for adult guests is $35. Attendance for student guests (including siblings not registered to attend the Expedition) is complimentary with RSVP. Space is limited for this event. You must RSVP for every person in your party, including students registered in the Expedition.

If you have any questions or would like to cancel your reservation, please contact Tawny Kilpper at tawnyk@reaganranch.org or at 805-957-1980.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!

Nick Freitas is a Green Beret combat veteran, a family man, and a dedicated advocate for conservative values. He's been married to his high school sweetheart, Tina, since 1999, and they have three children: Lillyana, Luke, and Alexandria. 

After high school, Nick joined the Army and served bravely with the 82nd Airborne Division and 25th Light Infantry Division. Following September 11th, he volunteered for the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and completed two tours in Iraq. 

After being honorably discharged in 2009, Nick and his family moved to Virginia. He got involved in local politics and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2015. He now serves on essential committees like Finance, Courts of Justice, Public Safety, and Education. 

Nick believes in the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government. His speeches have over 100 million views, and he hosts a popular podcast, "Making the Argument," where he discusses important issues and shares stories from his time in Iraq. After 11 years in the Army and living in various places, Nick and his family proudly call Culpeper, Virginia, their home.