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Youth Programs
A Trip of A Lifetime
LREC proudly supports several youth programs throughout the year. LREC believes strongly in the power of community. The cornerstones of our communities are our schools and the children who attend them. Partnering with local educators to strengthen the community's power is vital to our mission at LREC.
LREC Scholarship
For High School Seniors
LREC offers two $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors living or attending school within LREC’s service territory. These scholarships help instill strong moral values, leadership, self-esteem, and confidence, preparing these individuals to lead our communities and country in the future.
Submission Deadline: TBA
Interviews: TBA
NRECA Rural Electric Youth Tour
For High School Juniors
2027 DATES: June 18-23
Calling all high school juniors! The NRECA Rural Electric Youth Tour is an opportunity for students in LREC's service territory to spend an educational and fun week in Washington, D.C., learning about government and the electric cooperative model, touring historical monuments and museums, and experiencing everything D.C. has to offer! Bottom line, you will make friendships that will last a lifetime and be part of a group with more than 50,000 alumni in every walk of life, including U.S. Senators and CEOs.
OAEC Energy Camp
For 8th graders
2027 DATES: TBA
Each year, LREC sends up to three 8th-grade students from our local schools to attend Energy Camp. Energy Camp is a 4-day summer camp designed to help 8th-grade student leaders grow in leadership development through team building and cooperation activities. Campers also learn about one of rural America’s most important accomplishments—rural electrification. Campers experience electricity in a new light!
