We look forward to welcoming your student to the Horse and Hunt for Young America's Foundation's Middle School Expedition in Minnesota!

While the Expedition is designed for students, we invite parents to an optional dinner on Wednesday, September 23, at 6:00 PM, featuring Nick Freitas.

This Add-On Dinner Banquet is available to parents and students attending either day of the Expedition.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 tkilpper@yaf.org or at 805-957-1980.

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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 the 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 served on key committees, including Finance, Courts of Justice, Public Safety, and Education, from 2015 to 2025.

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.