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Bright Futures - Youth Programs

PPEC Youth Programs

One of our 7 Cooperative Principles is Concern For Community. We believe the future of our community is our youth, so we put time, energy, and resources toward supporting youth programs and organizations in our community. We support opportunities for students to learn about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, leadership, and much more.

PPEC offers multiple learning opportunities for students of all ages:

youth tourApplications: December - February
Program Date: Mid June


Every June, approximately 40 students from around the state attend The Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour. This weeklong, all-expense-paid leadership experience takes high school sophomores or juniors on a fun and unique trip to Washington, D.C., where they meet 1,600 other co-op teens from around the country. While in D.C., students learn about the unique cooperative business model, visit Capitol Hill to meet with legislative leaders, and experience the sights, sounds, and rich history of our nation’s capital.

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Scholarships Avalible

The deadline to apply is February 10, 2025. If you have questions, please call our office at 800-686-2357.

$3,500—Traditional Children of Members Scholarship

  • Awarded to children of PPEC members who are high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA
    • 1st place: ......$1,000
    • 2nd: ................$750
    • 3rd: .................$500
  • Five honorable mentions: $250 each

$5,000—General Scholarship Drawing

  • Ten $500 scholarships for members of any age or their children currently in college or Trade/tech programs or starting by the start of the 2025-26 academic year

  • Winners selected via a random drawing during the co-op’s annual meeting broadcast

$1,500—Community Champions Award

  • Scholarship for a student making a positive local impact

  • Open to community-nominated students or applicants with a letter of recommendation

  • No GPA requirement

  • Must start college or a tech/trade program by the start of the 2025-26 academic year

Scholarship Information and Applications Scholarship Information and Applications
Camp Kilowatt

Applications: Open in Early December
Program Date: Early June


Camp Kilowat LogoCamp Kilowatt is a fun and unique camp experience for sixth-grade students going into seventh grade. Each year, the camp is held at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Kids get the chance to learn more about energy while making new friends and enjoying fun activities and games. This dynamic three-day camp includes activities such as horseback riding, bucket truck rides, rock climbing, archery, alternative energy education, internet safety, zipline, live line safety demonstration, swimming, and much, much more.

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Dee Safety Demo

The Energy Smart Program is a science-based study of all things energy–where it comes from, how we use it in our daily lives, and how our own behaviors can help us save both the planet and our pocketbook. Students learn all about energy science, efficiency principles, conservation practices, and electrical safety through hands-on activities.

Table-top or high-voltage demos are also available to teach students power line safety. Presentations are tailored for the class age. Visit our Safety Demonstrations page to learn more.

Call our office at 800-686-2357 for more information on Demonstrations for your group

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Teachers learning about solar

PPEC and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have paired with the Ohio Energy Project to educate students in grades 3-12 on energy use through the E3 Smart program. Teachers will be provided the curriculum, laboratory equipment, and support activities to bring STEM learning to the classroom — at no cost to you or your school. E3 also uses an innovative “Kids Teaching Families” approach to bring learning home. The curriculum adheres to all state educational standards. Call us at 800-686-2357 or send an email for more information. 

 

Youth power and hope

Applications: August - September Awarded: November


The Youth Power and Hope Awards is for students in fifth through eighth grades who are active leaders or bright lights in their community and whose parents live in Indiana.

Indiana Connection and Indiana’s electric cooperatives are proud to sponsor the Youth Power and Hope Awards program. Since 2009, the program has annually honored Indiana youth in grades 5-8 for their community service. Past winners’ community projects have included raising money for Riley Hospital for Children and donating toys for its patients, collecting coats for the less fortunate and providing police officers with stuffed animals to comfort children in crisis situations. Could a community-minded young person you know be one of our next winners? Encourage him/her to apply!

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page Day participant with senator

Applications: Open November 
Program Date: Mid January


Page Day with the Indiana Senate gives students an opportunity to learn about their state government and how bills become laws. Highlights include a Statehouse tour, mock bill activity, speakers, and other educational activities.  It is considered an excused absence; a school excuse letter will be provided.

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kids corner

Learn about all things energy in this fun interactive website built for kids. Topics include:

  • What's It All About?
  • A Brief History of Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Power Sources
  • Types of Energy
  • Energy & Environment
  • Let's Explore Energy
  • Play It Safe!
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Fun Lab
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