Youth Tour
Apply for a Trip of a Lifetime!
June 15 to 21, 2024
WHAT IS YOUTH TOUR?
An all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., paid for by Ouachita Electric.
- A week of visiting historic monuments, touring world class museums and meeting elected officials.
- Developing lifelong friendships with delegates from across the country!
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be high school juniors during the 2023-2024 school year and must be members of Ouachita Electric Cooperative.
- Interviews will be scheduled with each applicant.
- For an application either download the PDF application OR submit the online form below!
- Deadline to apply is March 1.
YOUTH TOUR HISTORY
In 1964, NRECA began to coordinate joint activities among the state delegations and suggested that co-op representatives from each state arrange to be in Washington, D.C. during Youth Tour week. The first year of the coordinated tour included approximately 400 young people from 12 states. Word of the program has continued to spread and today, more than 1,300 young people and their chaperones participate in the Youth Tour every year.
The statewide Youth Tour directors arrange their delegation's visits to their U.S. Representatives' and Senators' offices, federal agencies, and other educational and sightseeing activities. In addition to the planned statewide activities, the Youth Tour experience encompasses multi-state activities coordinated by NRECA.
Ouachita Electric has sponsored youth from our service area for many years. Students compete for the opportunity to participate by submitting an essay. Watch for details in the Rural Arkansas magazine for future Rural Electric Youth Tours.
2024 Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Application
Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation Sponsor
On June 15-21, 2024, Ouachita Electric Cooperative, along with the state’s 16 other electric cooperatives, will provide an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital for a selected group of high school juniors from Arkansas. To apply as a delegate from Ouachita Electric Cooperative, please fill out the application. Applicants must be high school juniors during the 2023-2024 school year and must be members of Ouachita Electric Cooperative. Interviews will be scheduled with each applicant. The winner will be selected by impartial, qualified judges.
COVID-19 safety precautions and CDC guidelines will be followed. Youth Tour will follow pandemic travel guidelines set by the airlines, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. COVID-19 vaccination cards may be required.
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