ABOUT THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Electric cooperatives have always had a strong commitment to their local youth. Every year electric cooperatives in Missouri sponsor contests to select delegates to the annual Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
WHAT IS YOUTH TOUR?
It is an all-expenses paid trip to our nation's capitol where participants go with more than 100 students from the Show-Me state and over 2000 students nationwide to tour museums, visit America's most cherished monuments and even meet their elected officials. All while learning about electric cooperatives and their role in the community, but more than anything these students have the time of their lives and create friendships that last a lifetime!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?
High school juniors whose home or school is served by an electric cooperative.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
It is totally FREE!
WHAT WILL YOU SEE?
The Washington Monument, The US Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Wall, a Boat cruise on the Potomac River & MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!
DATES: June 15-21, 2025