Cooperative, community and camp came together June 7-10, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor three local students to attend Camp Kilowatt in Brookston.
Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The camp combines traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and cooperative business education.
So what did our student representatives think about camp?
Laurel Gerard: “The camp is so beautiful. The nature of it all is wonderful and peaceful. If I had another opportunity to do this again, I would! We got to do a lot of things like archery, canoeing, zip lining, riflery and horseback riding. When you first get there, you will meet your chaperones and your cabin mates.
Everyone is so kind and very friendly. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and learn about electricity. I would highly recommend it to any sixth grader going into seventh grade. I’m very grateful and thankful for this opportunity.”
Max Lower: “I had loads of fun and made so many new friends at Camp Kilowatt. It was by far the best summer camp I’ve ever been to. We did so many different things, and every day was filled to the brim with fun. My favorite part was either the slides at the lake or the Sky Trail. I still can’t decide. The lunches were delicious, and everything there would make anyone smile. The whole camp experience was just amazing. I loved every minute I was there.”
Allison Shearer: “My experience at Camp Kilowatt was great! I had tons of fun and got to zip line for the first time. It was pretty scary when I got up there, but once I took off, it was a lot of fun! I almost didn’t make it up the hill! They had so many fun activities
planned for us, we were never bored. The lake was pretty awesome, too. They have cool inflatables out on the lake, so each cabin can go play on them. I would recommend it to any going-to-be 7th grader without hesitation. I wish I could go again!”
Camp Kilowatt was developed by a committee of Indiana electric cooperative employees. The camp is funded in part by Indiana REMCs, Hoosier Energy, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, Indiana Electric Cooperatives and other industry partners.
