FreeState Electric Cooperative invests in our youth with opportunities that are designed to reflect the realities of our society and its preference for dynamic, personal interactions. In today's professional world, employers and thought leaders want to see presenters who make a connection with the audience while communicating a message. These experiences are all-expenses-paid and will truly be the experiences of a lifetime for area youth. 

Kansas Electric Cooperatives is hoping to be back in D.C. and Steamboat. Dates are set, but please be aware this could change at any time due to public health concerns. 

Who Is Eligible?
Any high school junior whose parents or guardians are members of FreeState Electric Cooperative, living in the service territory, is eligible to apply for these all-expense paid opportunities. 

How to apply
Visit our Youth Program Application Page for details on what is required to apply. Each student will need to fill out an application and provide a short essay that can be completed and uploaded right on the website!

Students who are interested in applying and have more questions can contact the Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Farlee at 1-800-794-1989 or email for more information.

 

 

 

 

Youth Tour in Washington D.C. is scheduled for June 16-23, 2022, and Youth Leadership Camp is scheduled for July 15-21, 2022. 

These dates are tentative at this time. Please check back for more information. We anticipate knowing more in December 2021! 

 

 

 

Youth Tour

Youth Tour

Each year cooperatives select area youth for this opportunity as part of our strong commitment to the community and our mission to inspire future generations to become leaders.

This trip opens the eyes of many students to future possibilities in leadership roles while building lifelong friendships. 

Youth Tour 2022 is scheduled for June 16-23, 2022.

FreeState will sponsor ONE area student for this life-changing trip!

CYLC

Camp

Cooperative Leadership Camp
At the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp, the campers participated in daily membership meetings where they established committees and elected a general manager and board of directors. Campers also had time to enjoy area activities including visits to Fish Creek Falls and Steamboat Springs, river rafting, and participating in camp activities such as volleyball, swimming, and a talent show. 

The youth learned about the workings of electric cooperatives through a variety of activities: Yampa Valley Electric’s linemen led a high voltage safety demonstration, campers competed in building a model transmission line out of craft supplies, and they toured the Trapper Mine and Craig Power Plant.

Leadership Camp is scheduled for July 15 to 21, 2022.

FreeState will sponsor ONE area student for this life-changing trip!

Alumni Stories

alumni

Read stories from some of our program alumni! 

Where are they now? How Youth Tour Changes Lives

Where are they now? How Camp Changes Lives

 

Read stories from our 2019 youth program participants 

FreeState exposes youth to co-op and careers

Elevated and Inspired Leadership in D.C. 

Camp Summary