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OEC sends three eighth graders to leadership camp

Approximately 75 eighth graders from all across Oklahoma attended the 2025 Energy Camp, sponsored by Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives, three of those students representing OEC. The camp was held May 27–30 in Hinton. 8231200401

Throughout the week, campers learned about electric cooperatives, how electricity is generated and distributed, and the importance of teamwork and leadership. They learned how to be better communicators, problem solvers and leaders.

Some skills developed during

Energy Camp included public speaking, decision-making, collaboration and stepping out of their comfort zones.

Each camper was placed in a small group, and each group elected a representative to serve on the Energy Camp Board of Directors. As board members, the elected campers got to experience serving in a leadership role.

They selected Harper McElroy, representing Choctaw Electric, as the General Manager. She did a fantastic job leading the camp in her role.

"On behalf of all the 2025

Energy Campers, we want to thank Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives for giving us the opportunity to attend this amazing camp," the campers said. "We are so grateful for the memories we made and the friendships we’ll never forget."

Energy Camp is coordinated by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives. Campers are selected and sponsored by Oklahoma’s rural electric cooperatives. Applications for the 2026 Energy Camp will go live in January 2026 at okcoop.org/energycamp