- Download the Youth Tour Application 2026
- Complete the form in the "Youth Tour Application" at the top of this page.
Questions? Contact Kassie Peterson at (218) 927-8243 or email Kassie.
Youth Tour Information
Applications are due March 3rd.
Applicants will be judged on their knowledge of the subject, style, content, grammar, and originality of the essay topic. Judges will also evaluate the applicant's answers to their hobbies, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and why he or she would like to attend the tour.
Eligible applicants must be:
- Juniors in high school.
- Dependents of parents/guardians that are members of Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative.
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. 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!
Students will visit Congressional offices, tour monuments and museums, gain leadership skills, and enjoy special social events. View a sample itinerary.