Cooperative Leadership Camp (CLC) is open to all rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in enhancing their leadership skills and exploring the cooperative business model. However, students must apply to be selected. 

Cooperative Leadership Camp is designed to provide an enjoyable learning experience for students, concentrating on:

  • The cooperative way of doing business in a free enterprise society.
  • Developing leadership skills and qualities in our future community leaders.
  • Building a better understanding and appreciation for cooperatives.
  • Recognizing outstanding NC youth possessing leadership qualities. 

Cooperative Leadership Camp 2026!  

  • Central Electric will be sponsoring three rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors to attend.
  • Campers applying for a CEMC scholarship will be attending the Wake County camp located at the NC Rural Center (4021 Carya Drive, Raleigh).
  • Camp will be held on June 22-24, 2026 from 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp each day. 
  • The application deadline is April 11th.

For more information, you can contact Meg Moss at 919-708-1638 or by email at mossm@cemcpower.com or visit the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas website to learn more about Cooperative Leadership Camp 2026.

Camp attendance also allows students to apply for the CCC’s Jim Graham Leadership Scholarship in their senior year as they prepare for post-high school education. Visit www.carolinascouncil.coop/jim-graham-leadership-scholarship for more details.