Youth Tour 2025
CLICK HERE FOR 2026 YOUTH TOUR APPLICATION (MUST BE TURNED INTO GUIDANCE COUNSELOR)
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. 19, 2025: Deadline to apply. Download the application HERE
Feb. 4-5, 2026: Tallahassee trip
June 15-20, 2025: Washington trip
*Schools will be responsible for nominating two students from the junior class to represent their school.
Previous Youth Tour Students
Teghan Araneo, Paxton High School
Jackson Belk, Niceville High School
James Coffey, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Forrest Geoghagan, Paxton High School
Davis Goodwin, Freeport High School
Ariana Henry, Laurel Hill High School
Abby Lewis, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Kat Nielsen, Niceville High School
Kat Price, Baker High School
Isaac Randall, Laurel Hill High School
Michael Richards, Baker High School
Landree Ryan, Freeport High School
Addie Ingle, Walton High School
Addison Merritt, Baker High School
Alexis Billi, Freeport High School
Asher Kimbrough, Crestview High School
Ashton Hunt, Paxton High School
Audrey Kyser, Laurel Hill High School
Brady Geohagan, Laurel Hill High School
Caleb Richards, Crestview High School
Chloe Jordan, Walton High School
Ella Farley, Niceville High School
Emery Hagan, Paxton High School
Grayson Anderson, Freeport High School
Jack Beauchamp, Niceville High School
Jonas Mosley, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Kinley Alford, Paxton High School
Koi Powell, Walton High School
Rebecca Logan, Baker High 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
