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Each summer, the North Carolina Cooperative Council hosts a week-long, overnight camp for youth at Camp Monroe in Laurel Hill, NC. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the camp features energetic and interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor recreation, leadership development, team building activities and small group sessions with an emphasis on how cooperatives operate. Youth who attend are sure to have an exciting, memorable learning experience while making lasting friendships with youth from across the state.
The schedule for the week includes organization of a t-shirt cooperative, including an election of a board of directors, and selection of a manager. Participants are also involved in small group sessions focusing on the area of leadership development and competitive team building activities. Speakers include prominent elected leaders and officials, college professors, and representatives of marketing, purchasing and service cooperatives. Other special features include a talent show, luau and fun team competitions by the lake. Click here to apply https://forms.monday.com/forms/5db88ae31ff111d3a24011179e23ca18?r=use1
This year, the camp will be held June 26-30 and Central Electric will be sponsoring three rising sophomore, junior or seniors to attend. The deadline for all applications is May 15. For more information, you can contact Janet Jackson at 919-708-1638 or by email at jacksonj@cemcpower.com.
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