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!

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!

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