The La Plata Electric Association is seeking applicants for the Colorado Electric Education Institute Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp, which will be in session July 15-20 at Glen Eden Resort outside Steamboat Springs.
The deadline for application submissions is Jan. 9.
LPEA will sponsor up to four high school juniors, one from each school district within its service territory of Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio and Pagosa Springs. All area high school juniors who receive their electric power from LPEA are eligible to participate in the camp.
To be considered, students must complete the leadership camp application and write a 500-word essay reflecting their personal perspective on leadership. Applicants should have a strong academic record, be interested in enhancing their leadership potential and have an interest in meeting new people.
The camp is designed to help students gain leadership and interpersonal relationship skills that will benefit them in the competitive world.
Scheduled activities also include a river trip, dance, visiting Steamboat Springs and Fish Creek Falls and free time at the swimming pool.
Applications are available for download at www.lpea.coop, from high school counselors or at LPEA’s office, 45 Stewart St. in Durango.
For more information, call Jeannie Bennett at 382-3505 or email jbennett@lpea.coop,.
