Youth Programs
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest
Indiana K-12 students are invited to enter the 2019 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest for a chance to illustrate an award-winning wall calendar. Each year, 13 first-place winners and up to nine honorable mention winners will have their artwork featured in the calendar and will receive cash prizes. Winners will also have their artwork displayed at the annual Hoosier Salon exhibit.
Submission Deadline: March 23, 2018
Winner Notification: By April 20, 2018
Winner Announcement: May issue of Electric Consumer
Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day*
Page Day gives students an opportunity to see the Indiana State Legislature in action. Highlights include touring the governor's office and the Statehouse. Participants will also meet and have their pictures taken with their state legislators. The program is open to high school students.
Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.*
During the month of June, Indiana's electric cooperatives sponsor an unforgettable educational adventure to Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., for high school seniors-to-be. This seven-day trip includes visits with Indiana's congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and a rally with over 1,800 student delegates from across the country.
Program Dates: June 7-14, 2018
Student Applications Due: February 1, 2018
Brochure | Application | Video
Touchstone Energy Camp*
A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn more about energy while making new friends and enjoying lots of activities and games. This three-day camp includes many activities, including horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming, and much more.
Camp Dates: June 6-9, 2018
Student Applications Due: February 1, 2018
Brochure | Application | Video 1 | Video 2
Youth Power and Hope Awards
The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities. Five winners will be selected to travel to Indianapolis in December to be recognized at a special program in their honor. They'll also attend a special symposium at the Indianapolis Children's Museum in November featuring former Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings. In addition, winners will be featured in Electric Consumer.
Application Deadline: September 29, 2017
Winner Notification: October 16, 2017
Winner Announcement: December Issue of Electric Consumer
Flyer | Entry Form
*Program is for Southeastern Indiana REMC members only.
