What is Youth Excursion?

Every year, West River Electric sponsors up to 6 students who are Freshman, Sophomores, or Juniors, to go up to Bismarck, ND, and tour the generation facility where electricity is made!

Usually in July, participants stay on-campus at Bismarck State College having the opportunity to sightsee, make friends from all across the state and gain a new understanding of where their electrical power comes from.

Once participants arrive on the campus, they can look forward to building friendships, taking in the sights of North Dakota’s capitol and learning “The Story Behind the Light Switch.” During their stay, students will get to hear from power industry experts and participate in hands-on activities. Students will be given the opportunity to tour the Great Plains Synfuel Plant, Freedom Coal Mine and Antelope Valley Station Power Plant to see where South Dakota’s power is generated.

There will also be plenty of time built in for recreation and socializing – students will play games, visit local attractions and much more. Participants can look forward to connecting with students from all across South Dakota, building strong friendships and learning from their peers.

To be eligible for Youth Excursion, students must be in high school and their parent or guardian must be an active member-owner of West River Electric.

Applications are currently closed.