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Firelands Electric will be selecting up to 25 high school students to join us for a FREE, all-day chartered bus trip to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on October 22, 2026.

This trip is a wonderful opportunity to explore Ohio's government, history, and politics! Students will tour the Statehouse, meet with legislators, and more. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

Students DO NOT have to be members of the co-op to apply.

Applicants must simply be in grades 9-12 during the 2026-27 school year and attend a high school in or around our service territory (Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties).

This short online application only takes a few minutes to complete and must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

Visit www.firelandsec.com/cooperative-youth-day for more information. Questions? Contact Firelands Electric's Member Services Dept. at members@firelandsec.com or by calling 1-800-533-8658.

Student's Information

Parents'/Guardians' Information

Questions

Question 1: In approximately two to four sentences, please explain why you would like to participate in the Cooperative Youth Day to Columbus and what one question you would ask a state representative if given the opportunity.

Question 2: In one or two sentences, please tell us about your future plans following high school.

How did you hear about the Cooperative Youth Day? (Check all that apply.)

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By completing and submitting this form, you agree to the following terms and conditions of the Cooperative Youth Day to Columbus scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026:

  • You attest that you are a student in grades 9-12 during the 2026-27 school year.
  • If selected to participate, you will be responsible for working with your school to arrange for the day off. Letters of acceptance will be mailed and emailed to students to share with school administration.
  • Participants will be required to turn in the provided permission slip, including parent/guardian signature (regardless of student's age), by October 9.
  • Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from one of the two pick up/drop off locations: Firelands Electric Cooperative, 103 Industrial Drive, New London or Ashland County Park District Davy McClure Education Center, 748 County Rd 1754, Ashland.
  • Participants must wear appropriate attire, including the provided shirt and nametag. Sweatpants or clothing with holes are not permitted.
  • Cell phones, smartwatches, and cameras are allowed. However, all other electronics (including headphones, earbuds, and tablets) should remain on the bus, unless required for medical purposes.
  • No weapons of any kind, including pocket knives or multi-tools, are allowed inside the Statehouse.
  • You understand that trip participants may be photographed and/or recorded and that these images may be used in future print and digital communications by Firelands Electric Cooperative, Ohio's Electric Cooperatives, and/or the other participating cooperatives.
  • The cooperative will provide each participant with drinks, breakfast items, lunch, and snacks. Students are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks, if they so wish.
  • You agree to follow any and all safety guidelines/instructions put forth by the cooperative.