Energy Camp
Powered by Oklahoma’s Energy Cooperatives
A High-Voltage Adventure Awaits!
Are you ready to have a blast this summer? Energy Camp is a free summer camp designed for 8th graders to make new friends, have fun, and discover their potential. Kiamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) will proudly sponsor 2 students for this unforgettable adventure!
What You’ll Experience
WHO
7th graders across Oklahoma are sponsored by Oklahoma’s Electric Co-ops!
WHAT
Powerful & Fun Leadership Summer Camp! Bucket Truck Rides, Test Pole-Climbing Gear, and High Voltage Demonstration!
WHERE
Canyon Camp – Hinton, OK (transportation provided)
WHY
Co-ops are dedicated to investing in tomorrow’s leaders and this will be the MOST fun you’ll have all summer!
Camp Details
Dates
May 26–28, 2026
Location
Canyon Camp, near Hinton, Oklahoma
Download the Energy Camp Promo Flyer (PDF)
Contest Rules & Requirements
- Applications are open and will close March 27, 2026.
- Must currently be an 7th-grade student.
- Submit your application by March 27, 2026.
- Email your completed application to KEC.
- Pick one of the Seven Cooperative Principles and write a 250-word essay on the topic. Explain why you chose that principle and what it means.
- About the Cooperative Business Model:
Cooperatives have a rich history rooted in the 1800s, built on 7 principles of equality, equity, and solidarity. Through Energy Camp, you’ll not only have fun but also deepen your understanding of what makes cooperatives truly unique.
- Voluntary & Open Membership
- Democratic Member Control
- Member Economic Participation
- Autonomy & Independence
- Education, Training & Information
- Cooperation Among Cooperatives
- Commitment to Community
Youth Tour
Experience a Week in Washington, D.C.
Kiamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) is proud to sponsor 2 high school juniors on an all-expense-paid trip to our nation’s capital this June. Students from across Oklahoma and the nation will come together for this fun-filled, exciting, and educational experience.
What You’ll Experience
Get Acquainted Banquet
Kick off the tour in Oklahoma City, where participants meet and connect.
Capital Tour
Explore the heart of Washington, D.C., with days packed with sightseeing adventures.
Potomac Riverboat Trip
Enjoy an unforgettable riverboat cruise.
Meet Oklahoma’s Congressional Delegation
Get inspired to shape your future.
Download the Oklahoma Youth Tour Promo Flyer (JPG)
How to Apply
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Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
Questions?
Questions about Youth Tour? Give us a call today at (918) 465-2338. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is your chance to experience history, leadership, and culture in Washington, D.C. Apply now!
