Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to shine a spotlight on our youth programs and the youth in the community who participate in them.
Harrison REMC sponsors programs to help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are the youth programs offered. Please go to harrisonremc.com to apply or for more information.
PAGE DAY
Spend Jan. 24 or Feb. 20 at the Statehouse! Students get the opportunity to learn about their state government and how bills become law. They may have the chance to see the Indiana Legislature in action and meet their legislator. This program is open to high school students. The deadline to apply is Jan. 7, 2025.
COOPERATIVE CALENDAR ART CONTEST
Indiana K-12 students are invited to enter the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest for a chance to illustrate an award-winning wall calendar. Each year, 13 first-place winners and honorable mention winners will have their artwork featured in the calendar and will receive cash prizes. The submission deadline is Feb. 28, 2025.
INDIANA YOUTH TOUR
In June, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor a weeklong all-inclusive trip to Washington, D.C. Next year, the trip is June 1623. It is open to current high school juniors whose parents/guardians are served by Harrison REMC. This trip includes visiting many historic sites, visits with Indiana congressional leaders, and a youth event with other students from around the country. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
CAMP KILOWATT
Camp Kilowatt will be held June 5-8, 2025, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Students currently in sixth grade and whose parents/guardians are served by Harrison REMC are eligible to apply. The camp offers traditional outdoor activities, environmental education, electrical safety practices, and cooperative business education. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.
HARRISON REMC SCHOLARSHIP
Harrison REMC offers a $1,500 scholarship to one student from each participating high school each year. This scholarship is open to high school seniors whose parents/guardians are served by Harrison REMC. Applicants must attend full-time (12 credit hours) for the fall 2024 semester. They must also attend a college or university located within the Indiana counties of Clark, Floyd, or Harrison, as well as Jefferson County in Kentucky. Applications must be postmarked by March 24, 2025.
