2025 NRECA Youth Tour

One local sophomore or junior will win a trip of a lifetime to explore Washington, D.C. for the 2025 NRECA Youth Tour: JUNE 16-21, 2025. Each year, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative holds a contest to select one high school student to attend the NRECA Youth Tour.

The trip to Washington, D.C. is an all-expense-paid trip to see our nation’s capital. The winner will travel with approximately 40 other Minnesota teens, and join 1,900 students from across the nation. Participants will learn about cooperatives, visit with their congressional representatives, tour some of the most famous museums in the world, and make memories and friends that will last a lifetime.


What is Youth Tour?

  • An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., paid for by Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.
  • A week of visiting historic monuments, touring world class museums, learning about cooperatives, and meeting with elected officials.
  • A chance to develop life-long friendships with other students from across the state and country!

Who is Eligible?

  • Applicants must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
  • Their parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ primary residence must receive electric service from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

How to Apply