Energized by YouthPower Four local students represented OEC at
this year’s Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ (OAEC) YouthPower Energy Camp the last week of May. Tey were among 88 soon- to-be high school freshmen from across the state sponsored by their local rural electric cooperatives to attend the camp. Dominick Bruce of Choctaw, Joel Bullock of
Wanette, Garrett Fulks of Lexington and James Tompson of Oklahoma City enjoyed the four- day, action-packed camp, which is held annually at Canyon Camp near Hinton. Teir favorite activities included climbing the
electric pole and dancing the night away at the camp’s dance party on the final night. Tey also enjoyed taking a 60-foot-high bucket truck ride as well as playing games and riding go-carts at Celebration Station. However, the most memorable part of the trip for one camper involved the mock candy co-op formed every year. “In my opinion, the most exciting part of the trip
was the interview to be General Manager,” Bullock said. “I don’t believe I have ever been so nervous.” One of the main goals of the camp is to teach the
students about electric cooperatives. Tis is achieved when they are assigned with the task of forming their own “Coke & Candy Co-op.” Each student is a “member” of the co-op, and they elect a Board of Directors—OEC’s Dominick Bruce was a Director. Tat Board of Directors then interviews those interested in being the co-op’s General Manager.
12 July 2013
Top of page, from left to right: Garrett Fulks climbs an electric pole like a true lineman; Dominick Bruce rides high above camp in a bucket truck provided by Caddo Electric Cooperative; James Thompson isn't afraid to get wet during a friendly round of bumper boats at Celebration Station; Joel Bullock helps Canyon Camp Director David Combs demonstrate a game. Above, Brianna Wall, OEC youth programs coordinator and chaperone, poses with her campers.
by Brianna Wall In addition to gaining leadership and team-
building skills, each student also made a host of new friends for which they are thankful. “Tis was an experience I will never forget,”
said Tompson. “I now know many new people and made new friends because of this experience.” OEC awards trips to camp to eighth grade
students through an essay contest conducted every spring. For more information on next year’s camp, contact Brianna Wall at 217-6708 or visit the Youth Involvement page on
www.okcoop.org.
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