Youth Tour

Youth to Washington Tour

For over 60 years, the electric cooperatives of Illinois have given tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to learn from today’s public officials. EnerStar is on the hunt to for two outstanding students to represent our cooperative at the Youth Day in Springfield and the week-long, all-expense paid Youth Tour to Washington! The events are coordinated by the Association of Illinois Cooperatives (AIEC) and attended by students throughout Illinois.

Youth Day in Springfield - March 29, 2022

Each year, nearly 300 outstanding students get an up close and first-hand look at democracy in action when they meet their elected representatives during Illinois Electric Cooperatives Youth Day. Participants will tour the Capitol, visit the Abraham Lincoln Museum and meet students from across Illinois. 

Youth to Washington - June 17 to 24, 2022

The "Youth to Washington" gives two lucky students the chance to spend a week in our nation's capitol visiting historic sites, touring some of our most inspiring memorials, and browsing the campus of our nation's capital. They will also visit the Supreme Court and much more!

During Youth Tour, representatives have the chance to be selected to represent your state on the NRECA Youth Leadership Council (YLC). One student from each state is selected and they will come back to Washington, D.C., in July for a leadership workshop which will focus on the electric cooperative industry.

Selection Process

• Two winners will be selected to represent EnerStar.
• Candidates should be high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in high school during the 2021-2022 school year. 
• Candidates must reside in the EnerStar service territory and receive their electricity from EnerStar.The account does not need to be in the parent's name but the student must reside in the home served by EnerStar.

The download the application and submit to EnerStar via mail or email. Deadline is February 28, 2022.

Need Further Information? If you have any questions, please contact EnerStar’s Kayla Foos at 800-635-4145.

Past Youth to Washington Winners