Youth Tour

The 2026 Youth Tour will be held in June 14 - 21, 2026!  

What is the Government-in-Action Youth Tour?

Every June, as many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation's capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour(link is external). The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America's rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.  Participating in the Youth Tour is an awesome way to learn about this great nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, and make friendships that will last beyond the week!

If you would like to be a Youth Tour delegate in 2026, applications are now available with all area schools or you can click here to download and print the application. The rules and eligibility are located on the application.  

To be entered into the contest, fill out the application and submit it before the deadline.  In-person interviews will be held at the Cooperative, 610 E. American Blvd., on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.  Please arrive a little early for the interviews.  The list of potential judges questions can be found by clicking here.