Youth program opportunities for 2023

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Posted on Nov 03 2022 in Marshall County REMC
Camper and lineman at Camp Kilowatt

Camp Kilowatt | Date: June 7-10

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 about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming, and much more.

Indiana Youth Tour | Date: June 11-18

During the month of June, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor an unforgettable educational adventure to 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 youth event with student delegates from across the country.

Applications for Camp Kilowatt and Indiana Youth Tour open Dec. 1. Information will be available in the December issue of Indiana Connection.

Cooperative Calendar of Student 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. Winners will have their artwork displayed at the annual Hoosier Salon exhibition. Learn more at IndianaConnection.org/for-youth/art-contest.

Page Day

Page Day with the Indiana Senate gives students an opportunity to learn about their state government and how bills become law. Highlights include a Statehouse tour, mock bill activity, speakers, and other educational activities. Students may have the opportunity to see the Indiana Legislature in action and meet their legislators. The program is open to high school students. Apply by Jan. 11 at
GoIEC.org/2023pageday.