The deadline for applications is June 11, 2025. Deschutes County REC staff will review the applications and select approximately 20 finalists to conduct an oral presentation on a specific subject on June 29. 8 winners and an alternate will be selected from a panel of 5 judges.
Eligibility
- Only students who are juniors during the school year are eligible to apply
- Their parent or legal guardian must be a member of Deschutes County REC
Trip Details
From July 21 to 28, 2025, the students head to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense paid educational trip.
From the somber experiences at Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to the history-filled Smithsonian museums and learning about the cooperative model, the Washington Youth Tour takes students from across the nation on a unique educational experience.
The Youth Tour also includes some light activities, such as going to a baseball game or taking a bike ride around the city. The students get to meet new people from all across America. It’s something they won’t soon forget.
To Apply
Dates: July 21 to 28, 2025 with a mandatory orientation meeting on July 12, 2025
Deadline: Application and essay due by June 11, 2025
Youth Tour Application (PDF)