The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a four-day leadership opportunity open to high school sophomores. The 2026 event will take place July 14–17 in Jefferson City.
Students from across the state come together to make new friends, learn about government and cooperatives, and strengthen their leadership skills — all while having a great time!
Entering is easy: Just fill out the application and return it to the cooperative. Twelve students will be selected as finalists — six will attend the conference, and the other six will each receive a cash prize.
Applications and contest rules can be found by clicking the link below. All applications must be submitted by February 23, 2026.
To learn more about CYCLE, visit CYCLE.
TREC's 2025 CYCLE delegates were Kaylee Bresnahan (Vienna High School) and Miles Frey (Belle High School), pictured with Representative Rudy Veit.