Central hosted the first-ever Co-op Kids Day at the end of April teaching children about what it takes to run an electric cooperative and how to stay safe around electricity.  

“My grandchildren had such a fun time they didn’t want to leave,” said Carol Dvorak, Central board president. “When we got home, my granddaughter educated her dad and granddad about what to do if a tractor hits a pole and a power line comes down on the tractor.”

Children were able to dance with Pepper the robot, have a hands-on experience where they were able to try to complete a task like a lineman, learn about fiber, watch a safety demonstration, meet the electric co-op mascot Willie Wiredhand and so much more at Central’s campus. 

“Co-op Kids is a program we launched this year to get members and their children interested and involved in Central and electric cooperatives,” said Jillianne Tebow, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Central. “The program gives an interactive, behind-the-scenes look that’s fun for all ages.”
Central members’ children and grandchildren are eligible to participate in this free program that offers exclusive invitations to events, scholarships and so much more.

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