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Youth Programs
EXPERIENCE YOUTH TOUR.
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The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) brings together some of the brightest young leaders from across Missouri for a three-day event that shows students more about electric cooperatives, teaches them leadership skills, and gives them the opportunity to experience Missouri state government. This all-expenses-paid conference is for high school sophomores and juniors who desire to lead their schools.
We're proud to partner with Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives who help plan and coordinate Missouri's Youth Tour and CYCLE programs. Learn more about Youth Tour by visiting moyouthtour.com.
Tri-County Electric will sponsor one student who applies for Youth Tour and another for CYCLE.
All expenses for Youth Tour and CYCLE is paid by the Cooperative.
Eligibility Rules:
- Students must be a high school junior or sophomore at the time they apply for Tour or Cycle.
- Students must be a high school junior or sophomore at the time they apply for Cycle.
- Students’ must live in the Tri-County Electric service area but do not have to be a member.
- Students must submit a video, piece of art, or an essay addressing "out of the seven core principles of cooperatives, which is the most important and why? " and send it in no later than March 6th. Please note all art will be accepted and judged the same as all other entries, however, art must be accompanied by a short write-up explaining the piece and the imagery.
- Applications and essays should be emailed to smills@tricountyelectric.org or mailed to our office PO BOX 159, Lancaster, MO 63548.
- Entry deadline is March 6, 2026. Let's do this!
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YOUTH TOUR FAQ
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Youth Tour Application
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Co-op Camp
We are currently full for 2026 and not currently accepting additional registrations. To join the waitlist, please contact smills@tricountyelectric.org
The Power Up Co-Op camp is designed to introduce 5th, 6th and 7th graders to the world of electric cooperatives, emphasizing safety, career opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences. Through interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and engaging activities, campers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how electric cooperatives work, the importance of safety measures, and the diverse career paths available in the energy industry.
Join us on July 21st
* Live line demo 🚧
* Bucket rides 🛻
* Building electrical circuits 🔌
* Learning from energy experts 🧠
* Lunch and snacks included 🍔🍎
Only $15 for a jam-packed day of fun and discovery! Hurry, spots are filling up fast! Sign up now for this one-of-a-kind experience!
Apply using the Power UP Registration form below. Once the form is completed, send to smills@tricountyelectric.org.
#PowerUpCoOpCamp #EnergyExplorers #STEMfun
Safety Demonstrations
At Tri-County, we feel it is important to bring electric safety education to our communities and local schools. We are proud to be able to bring safety demonstrations to our schools and communities. By providing both live-line and table-top demonstrations, audiences can include elementary through high school students, fire, rescue and EMT teams, employee safety meetings and community events. To schedule a demonstration please contact us.
Elementary Safety Demonstrations
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Safety demonstrations for our local elementary schools give students basic information on electricity and how the Cooperative works, as well as providing them detailed information on the hazards of electricity. These safety demonstrations are typically geared toward children in the 4th and/or 5th grade. Students are taught what to do in dangerous situations and even get the chance to put on linemen gear!
