What is Energy Camp?

Youth Power Energy Camp is designed to teach campers leadership skills while learning about rural electrification and electrical safety during this four-day summer camp in Hinton, Okla.

Campers will have the opportunity to step inside a set of linemen’s hooks and climb a utility pole, take a ride toward the sky in a bucket truck, learn how electricity is generated and more! 

While the camp is grounded on understanding electricity and safety, traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, hiking, basketball and a rope course are all on this year’s agenda.

Central Rural Electric Cooperative will sponsor two eighth-grade students who attend school within Central’s service area to attend this camp for free.

Who can apply for Energy Camp?

Incoming and outgoing eighth-grade students living and or going to school in Central's service area. View Central's service area map here.

How do I apply for Energy Camp? 

Write a 500 word essay and submit an application below. A group of judges will review the entries and select two winners.

When is Energy Camp?

May 27 - 30, 2025

When are Energy Camp applications due?

April 11, 2025

2025 Essay Topic

Why I am the best student to represent Central at Energy Camp

Have questions? Contact Central's youth programs coordinator Kory Bowman at kbowman@mycentral.coop or 405-372-4185.