CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS!
The National Rural Electric Youth Tour is approaching and offers an incredible opportunity for up to four lucky students whose parents or legal guardians are Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) members. Get ready to embark on a weeklong trip to our nation’s capital.
If you know a high school junior who loves sightseeing, history, politics, and making new friends, Youth Tour could be the experience of a lifetime for them.
During the 2026 Rural Electric Youth Tour, selected students will join peers from across the country to explore Washington, D.C., for six exciting days. This adventure is a perfect blend of fun and education.
From June 15-20, participants will have the chance to:
- Develop leadership skills through hands-on experiences and workshops
- Visit world-famous museums and monuments
- Meet with federal legislators
- Learn about electric cooperatives and how they support rural communities across America
- Make lifelong friends and connections
In addition to the incredible experience, students selected for Youth Tour may also be eligible for special scholarship opportunities.
Here’s how to apply:
- Youth Tour is open to any high school junior (2025-2026 school year) whose parents or legal guardians are Claverack REC members. The cooperative will select and sponsor up to four students for the 2026 Youth Tour.
- Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9.
- Finalists will be chosen by Claverack REC based on the submitted application and video.
- One of the four selected students may be chosen as Claverack’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) candidate. The YLC candidate will compete with others for the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania on the YLC. More details can be found in the online application. All decisions are final.
- Claverack REC will mail selection results to applicants Wednesday, Feb. 11.
To apply for Youth Tour, please complete the online application available at claverack.com/youth-tour.
Remember to attach a high-resolution 4-by-6 or 5-by-7-inch school photo (in .jpg format) or a scanned photo with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.
Additionally, all applicants must create a three- to five-minute video that includes:
- Introduction of yourself and what cooperative you are from
- Highlights of your extracurricular activities in high school
- Description of your non-school activities, such as work, hobbies or community service
- Discussion of your plans after high school graduation
- An answer to the question: “If you could have one song play as your ‘walk-on song’ when you enter a room or stage, what would it be and why?”
Please remember to include the link to your video as instructed in the application. If you do not wish to create an account on a video platform such as YouTube, etc., you can bring a flash drive with your video to the Claverack REC headquarters, 32750 Route 6, Wysox, Pa., 18854.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to Karen Evangelisti at karene@ctenterprises.org or 570-268-1332.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to compete for an all-inclusive experience in the nation’s capital with the Rural Electric Youth Tour. Start your application and video planning now! Click here to access the online application.