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2025 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED (2026 WILL BE POSTED IN LATE NOV.)

What is Youth Tour?

Sponsored by Firelands Electric and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Youth Tour is an annual leadership program held in Washington, D.C. This weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip gives outstanding high school students a unique look at American history, their role as a citizen, and the legislative process.

High school sophomores and juniors living in a home served by the co-op may apply for a spot on this FREE, one-of-a-kind trip to the nation's capital, scheduled for June 15-21, 2025.

This is NOT your typical school trip to the nation's capital!

Firelands will choose up to two students to travel to Washington, D.C., with about 40 other delegates from Ohio. During the trip, students meet up with as many as 1,800 additional delegates from electric co-ops across the country, have the chance to meet and talk to congressional leaders from Ohio at the U.S. Capitol, and visit all of the sites in and around the city.

Click here for additional information about Youth Tour, or visit www.electric.coop.

What are the requirements to apply?

Applicants must be a current high school sophomore or junior who resides in a home receiving its electric power from Firelands Electric Cooperative. Selected students should be energetic and eager to make the most of this fun and unique opportunity to learn. Candidates are evaluated on their school and community activities, demonstrated leadership, and a letter of recommendation. All application materials are available for download below. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025.

 

2025 Youth Tour Program materials

  • 2025 Youth Tour Qualifications and Procedures [PDF] 
  • 2025 Youth Tour Application [PDF] 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED (2026 WILL BE POSTED IN LATE NOV.)
  • Additional Information About Youth Tour [PDF]
  • 2025 Youth Tour Brochure [PDF]
  • Previous Youth Tour Photos [Flickr photo albums]
  • 15-minute video with highlights and interviews of previous Youth Tour attendees [YouTube]

If you have any questions regarding the program, contact us here or call 1-800-533-8658.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive
New London, OH 44851-9112
Outages: 1-800-533-8658
Office: 419-929-1571
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  • Electric Safety
    • Electrical Safety
    • Emergency Safety Training
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • Meter Tampering Notification
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety & OUPS
    • Right-of-Way Program & Trees
    • Service Entrance Diagrams
    • Storm Safety
  • My Account
    • Account Access - SmartHub
    • Capital Credits
    • Change Service
    • Energy Assistance Programs
    • Meters and Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Rates & Service Charges
    • SmartHub 101
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Community
    • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
    • Community Donation Events
    • Contests
    • Co-op Connections
    • H.U.G. (Home Utility Gift Program)
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Safety Education
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • TicketsAtWork
    • USO Ohio
    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Ways to Save
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Your Power
    • Firelands Electric Service Territory
    • Renewable Energy
      • Distributed Generation
    • OurSolar Community Program
    • Distribution Generation
    • Power Supply
  • Grid Reliability
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Board of Trustees
    • Code of Regulations
    • Cooperative Elections
    • Cooperative History
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Economic Development
    • Employees and Staff
    • News & Updates
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Operation Round Up
    • Privacy Policy
    • Political Action Network
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination