From June 4 through 7, three local sixth graders attended Touchstone Energy® Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Ind. Marshall County REMC, a Touchstone Energy® Cooperative, has sponsored this exciting summer experience for twelve years.
Campers enjoyed three fun-filled days of traditional sleep-away summer camp activities like zip lining, horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, swimming and campfires. But at Touchstone Energy® Camp, campers also learned about important topics such as alternative energy, electric safety and the impact their cooperative makes in the community. Chaperones were Indiana electric cooperative employees who graciously volunteered to share their knowledge of the energy industry, as well as their time to lead students through this exciting camp experience.
Local participants included Gavin Willis, Jack McIntire and Chris Chilton of Argos.
“The benefits Touchstone Energy® Camp provides to both our community and the cooperative are immeasurable,” said Mark Batman, CEO of Marshall County REMC. “The information students learn about electricity could one day save their life or the lives of others. Activities are structured to teach valuable leadership skills that students could someday use to lead our community and give students a better understanding of the cooperative world so they will see Marshall County REMC as a future employer.”
Touchstone Energy is a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small. More than 735 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 46 states are delivering energy and energy solutions to more than 30 million customers every day. Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve their members with integrity, accountability, innovation, and a longstanding commitment to communities.
