Youth Programs
Central has dedicated itself to educating by offering a variety of programs designed to teach youth about electrical safety, leadership and the world of cooperatives. Not only have we made an investment in our members, but also we have expanded that investment to include all children within our service area.
Be Safety Smart - Live Line Demonstrations
Central's live line demonstration trailer is a mobile educational unit that provides a powerful, interactive way to teach electrical safety. Linemen use the live power lines to showcase real-world scenarios, such as how electricity can "arc" or jump from a live wire to a conductive object. This demonstration highlights the critical need for safety when near power lines.
The live line trailer is a popular feature at schools and community events, offering a hands-on, visual approach to learning about electrical safety. It is especially impactful for students, community groups, first responders, and contractors who work near power lines.
Schools, organizations and groups can schedule a demonstration by calling 405-372-2884.
Youth Tour - APPLY TODAY!
Youth Tour is a two-part competition open to high school juniors where students participate by writing an essay, developing a résumé and submitting an application. The top five contestants will be invited to interview on a Zoom call in front of a panel of judges.
The overall top two winners will win a $1,000 scholarship and a one-week, all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. with other Youth Tour winners from electric cooperatives across the nation held in June each year. Winners will meet members of congress, and visit monuments, historical sights and Smithsonian museums. The three runner-up applicants will not leave empty-handed, they will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Energy Camp - APPLY TODAY
Energy Camp is a four-day action-packed adventure for eighth-graders. Energy Camp helps develop leadership skills and promotes teamwork while teaching about cooperative enterprises, the rural electrification program and electrical safety. Each year, Central sponsors two students to go to camp, which will be held at the end of May at Canyon Camp, near Hinton, Okla. While Energy Camp offers many traditional summer camp activities like swimming, hiking and basketball, students also have the unique opportunity to climb a utility pole, ride in a bucket truck and learn about electric cooperatives. They’ll take home a new-found confidence and a host of new friends from all over Oklahoma.
Questions should be directed to Kory Bowman, at kbowman@mycentral.coop or 405-372-4185