Description of Programs

"the power to make a difference in youth"

CREC has dedicated itself to educating our youth 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:  An elementary program designed to teach students in the first and second grades about electric safety. Everyone enjoys the many conveniences of electricity, but too often it is taken for granted and we forget how dangerous electricity can be. Be Safety Smart emphasizes these points and introduces the students to some of the equipment that linemen wear on the job.  CREC also has an electric safety demo unit that features Neon Leon and Lightning Liz. Leon and Liz are made to make unsafe decisions and get “zapped” when they neglect to Be Safety Smart. This is a program the kids really enjoy, yet it reminds them of lessons we all need to know. Together, with Louie the Lightning Bug, students and CREC will learn what it means to Be Safety Smart. Contact Jillianne Zweiacker today to schedule a safety presentation for your class or student organization!

YouthPower Energy Camp:   An action-packed camp designed to develop leadership skills, promote teamwork and educate students about electric cooperatives. The 2010 YouthPower Energy Camp will be held May 29-June 1 at Red Rock Canyon near Hinton.  

Interested students currently in the 8th grade at a school in CREC's service area are asked to write an essay between 450-600 words entitled, "The power in me:  What I am doing to make a difference in my community." A panel of judges will select two students to represent CREC at YouthPower Energy Camp in May. For more contest details, click here.

Youth Tour:  A weeklong, all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C., filled with tours of out nation's greatest monuments, making connections with other student leaders from across the nation, meeting our state's national political leaders and developing personal leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

Interested students who are currently in the 11th grade at a school in CREC's service area are asked to write an essay between 650-1,000 words "What can teens do to change America's energy forecast?" A panel of judges will select four finalists who will then present their essays orally or give a presentation on their video at a Youth Tour banquet. At that time two finalists will be selected to attend Youth Tour. Other finalists will receive scholarships. For more contest details, click here.
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YOUTHPOWER ENERGY CAMP CONTEST CRITERIA

Any student within CREC's service area currently in the 8th grade is eligible to apply.

All application materials must be submitted to Jim Austin no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 5.

Essays may be e-mailed to jaustin@crec.coop, or mailed or delivered to CREC. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1809, Stillwater, OK 74076.

Essays must be 450-600 words, Times New Roman, 12 pt, one-inch margins, and must address the prompt, "The power in me:  What I am doing to make a difference in my community."

All entries must be accompanied by a cover page that includes the name of the essay or presentation, student's name, address, e-mail address (if applicable), phone number, school, teacher's name, teacher's e-mail address and phone number.

Students must be available May 29-June 1 to attend YouthPower Energy Camp.

YOUTH TOUR CONTEST CRITERIA

Any student within CREC's service area currently in the 11th grade is eligible to apply.

All application materials must be submitted to Jim Austin no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 5.

Essays may be e-mailed to jaustin@crec.coop, or mailed or delivered to CREC. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1809, Stillwater, OK 74076.

Essays must be 650-1,000 words, Times New Roman, 12 pt, one-inch margins. The essay is to address the question, "What can teens do to change America's energy forecast?" Students may choose to answer this question in any direction they choose. Topics might include energy efficiency initiatives, getting involved with legislators, partnering with their electric cooperative in an energy initiative, etc. For information on what is currently being done, check the links found on this page. Students must cite information when necessary.

All entries must be accompanied by a cover page that includes the name of the essay or presentation, student's name, address, e-mail address (if applicable), phone number, school, teacher's name, teacher's e-mail address and phone number.

Students must be available June 11-17 to attend Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
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