Youth Tour 2025
What is Youth Tour?
Youth Tour is an annual contest sponsored by CHELCO that gives deserving high school juniors the opportunity to use their knowledge and wit to compete for a FREE week-long trip to Washington, D.C. Everyone who participates in CHELCO’s Youth Tour program gets to go to Tallahassee for two days, all expenses paid.
Electric cooperatives all over the country hold competitions. Youth Tour finalists get a chance to meet and talk to congressional leaders from Florida at the U.S. Capitol, plus you’ll get to see all the sights and visit cool places.
What is the Tour’s purpose?
The purpose is to get students out of the classroom and familiarize them with the utility that brings electricity to their life. They'll also get a first-hand look at the activities of our government in Tallahassee and in D.C.
What are the entry requirements?
Students must be high school juniors, and their parents must be members of CHELCO. Selected students must be energetic and eager to make the most out of this fun opportunity to learn. Initially, two students will be chosen from each school to participate in Youth Tour. All participants will then compete for the Washington, D.C., trip.
Important Dates to Remember
Dec. 20, 2024: Deadline to apply. Download the application here.
Feb. 12-13, 2025: Tallahassee trip
June 16-21, 2025: Washington trip
*Schools will be responsible for nominating two students from the junior class to represent their school.
Previous Youth Tour Students
Addie Ingle, Walton School
Addison Merritt, Baker School
Alexis Billi, Freeport School
Asher Kimbrough, Crestview School
Ashton Hunt, Paxton School
Audrey Kyser, Laurel School
Brady Geohagan, Laurel School
Caleb Richards, Crestview School
Chloe Jordan, Walton School
Ella Farley, Niceville School
Emery Hagan, Paxton School
Grayson Anderson, Freeport School
Jack Beauchamp, Niceville School
Jonas Mosley, Rocky Bayou
Kinley Alford, Paxton School
Koi Powell, Walton School
Rebecca Logan, Baker School
Allie Saunders, Paxton School
Anna Kimball, Niceville School
Beckham Tripp, Freeport School
Christopher Seeling, Rocky Bayou School
Conner Brock, Niceville School
Gabriella Coon, Paxton School
Illianna Rivera, Crestview School
Joci Little, Crestview School
Kaitlyn Christensen, Freeport School
Kaylee Gjesdal, Laurel Hill School
Kristina Polanco, Walton School
Lily Adams, Baker School
Michael Mosley, Rocky Bayou School
Raleigh Reed, Walton School
Sophie Palm, Baker School
Aidan Burnham, Freeport High School
Amanda Brannon, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Austin Dickson, Crestview High School
Daniella Sanchez, Crestview High School
Dylan Corbett, Paxton School
Eric Plunk, South Walton High School
Lauren Adams, Baker School
Neely Brewer, South Walton High School
Patrick Strong, Baker School
Victoria Eubanks, Paxton School
