Washington Youth Tour

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2007 Photos

2008 Chaperone Bios

National Youth Tour Website

Co-op Coordinator Forms to Download:

2008 Youth Tour Delegate
Student Reporting Form

Comments from the 2007 Washington Youth Tour:

"Everything was interesting and exciting.  Good balance between sightseeing and cultural events."

"I really learned a lot from this trip. I enjoyed how organized it was. We always new exactly what was going on.  I also like how we had freedom to do what we wanted at each place.  My favorite place that we visited was the Holocaust museum."

"Thank you so much for this amazing trip.  I never could have imagined it would be as incredible as it was!"
 

For over 40 years, electric cooperatives have sponsored the annual Rural Electric Youth Tour by sending their high school juniors and seniors to Washington, D.C. to experience, first hand, the essence that is our republic. Witness the profound grandeur of monuments to our greatest leaders; reflect on the true cost of freedom by eyeing row upon row of white crosses at Arlington Cemetery; question your Congressmen and Senators on issues that affect you, and unlock your individual spirit.

Your local cooperative pays all the expenses for your trip and the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) coordinates the events. You will join the more than 1,425 students from 43 states for an unforgettable week in our nation’s capitol.

The 2008 Youth Tour dates are June 14-19, 2008. If you want to join the fun in 2008... check with your electric cooperative or high school counselor about the application process.