The Experience of a Lifetime!

2025 Youth Tour to Washington D.C.

The Youth Tour is more than a sightseeing trip to the nation’s capital. It is a prestigious event in which thousands of high school students from across the nation join in Washington, D.C., to understand our nation’s history and the freedoms we enjoy.

The tour allows participants to better understand rural electrification's value. It familiarizes them with our nation's capital's historical and political environment. They will visit with elected officials, giving them a better understanding of the federal government, the political process, and democracy. Perhaps most significantly, the tour allows them to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding young people from rural communities.

We believe in investing in today’s youth. We know some of the brightest students reside within our service territory, and we want to give them an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. The Youth Tour can inspire a future in government service or a career with cooperatives, and it's a chance to experience our country's past, present, and future.

The dates for the 2025 Youth Tour to Washington D.C. will be June 14th to 21st. It starts with the opportunity for students and parents to meet the director and chaperones, where any questions or concerns are answered, followed by a “Get Acquainted Dinner.”

The following morning, participants will board the plane at Great Falls International Airport. Upon arrival in Washington, D.C., and after checking into the hotel, they will have dinner and tour some memorials and monuments. Then, for the next five days, they will be chauffeured around the nation’s capital, touring and visiting historical landmarks while making new friends and having a blast!

One of the best reasons to apply for the Youth Tour is that it’s free! Vigilante Electric covers everything from flights and hotel stays to tours and meals. All you need to bring is excitement and a little extra cash for souvenirs and snacks.

Interested students must complete an application, provide one letter of recommendation, and an essay. The 2025 essay topic is: What was the most important event to have occurred in our nation during your lifetime? How did it affect you?

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