Oakridge Christian Camp & Retreat Center in Anadarko, Oklahoma will be the new location for Electric Cooperatives of Oklahoma Youth Power Energy Camp beginning in 2027. Local cooperatives select outstanding eighth-grade students from their service areas to participate in the camp where they’ll experience firsthand the exciting world of rural electricity. The goal of this camp is to give young people a fun, meaningful experience that builds leadership, teaches cooperative principles, and creates connections with students and co-op employees from across Oklahoma.

Students enjoy an unforgettable week of learning, leadership, and creating friendships at Energy Camp! The campers spend the week exploring the power of electric cooperatives, discovering their leadership potential, and seeing firsthand how co-ops keep the lights on in Oklahoma and around the world. They get to watch safety demonstrations, climb a power line pole and watch a co-op crew at work. Plus, Oakridge Christian Camp & Retreat Center offers volleyball, swimming, hiking and roasting marshmallows over an evening campfire.

While attending Energy Camp, students get the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills by working with newfound friends from every corner of the state. Energy Camp is not only designed to help campers develop their leadership skills, but also to have summertime fun while learning about one of rural America’s most important industries – electrification. Best of all, campers will make lifelong friendships!!

Maci Bratcher and Sara Misener were Northfork Electric’s 2025 Energy Camp representatives. Misener said, “My favorite thing about Energy Camp was making new friends.” Bratcher said, “I got to have a an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience! I got to do so many new things and meet so many new people!”