Students on the tour learn about electric cooperatives, American history and U.S. government. They attend educational seminars and visit with their representatives in the House and the Senate. They see historical sights in and around Washington-the U.S. Capitol, the monuments, the Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Vernon and countless other places and they learn more about the cooperative business model.
The Rural Electric Youth Tour started in 1957.
The application process is easy! Interested high school sophomores or juniors (whose parents/guardians are Lake Country Power members) should complete an application for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. You will find the application form on this page to complete. Email the application and a portrait of yourself (head/shoulders picture) to tzaun@lcp.coop.
This co-op sponsored educational event is valued at nearly $4,000. This includes a significant increase in airfare, hotel rooms, food, meeting space, hotel security, 24/7 nurses, transportation in Washington D.C., via coach bus, tours, and special events. Students should bring spending money for personal souvenirs.
For additional information about the Youth Tour, visit www.youthtour.org or www.mrea.org.
