70 outstanding students are chosen to represent Oklahoma in Washington, D.C.


2018 Oklahoma Youth Tour

BRENDA IRONS-LIPSEY,
YOUTH TOUR PARENT
What a wonderful experience for this group! Thank you so much for everything you do to make this a once in a lifetime time educational and exciting trip for these kids!

NATHANIEL RODRIGUEZ,
2016 TCEC YOUTH TOUR DELEGATE
I got inspired, I'm glad I got to meet amazing people and our congressman and senators, thank you.

2017 Youth Tour Delegate
Youth Tour gave me a sense of nationalism and a new respect for government

ABSOLUTELY FREE
Oklahoma's electric cooperatives sponsor each student to take this trip of a lifetime. The sponsorship covers airfare, room & board, tour admissions, meals & more!

To Notch Leadership Skills
Youth Tour builds relationship and leadership skills pertinent for the future. The chaperones mentor each student to be the best person they can while D.C., exposes students to new culture and diversity.

The Cooperative Way
Students will learn the "Cooperative Way" and how electric co-ops are driven by safety and willingness to serve their communities.

Forever Friendship
Connections and relationships will form during the weeklong trip and everlasting friendships will be created.

Interacting with Legislators
Students will meet and interact with Oklahoma's federal delegation and learn the importance of current issues and policies throughout the state and nation.