Imagine climbing to the top of a utility pole, soaring above the trees in a bucket truck and discovering how electricity powers your home, all while making new friends from across Oklahoma.

This summer, Central is giving two local eighth-grade students the chance to do just that at Youth Power Energy Camp, an action-packed, four-day leadership experience designed to spark confidence, curiosity and a deeper understanding of the energy that connects our communities.

The four-day camp, hosted in Hinton, Okla., is designed to help students grow through leadership development, team building and hands-on learning.

Each year, more than 80 students from electric cooperatives across the state attend Energy Camp. There, students explore how electricity is generated, and learn about electrical safety and how rural electrification transformed communities across the United States.

To apply, students must be currently in eighth grade or entering eighth grade in the fall. They must complete an application and submit a 500-word essay. Applications are due by April 17.

For more information about Energy Camp, application requirements, or to submit an application, click here.