Photo Gallery: Girl Power Camp

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Chris Farmer performs an electrical safety demonstration at the Virginia Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Training Center in Palmyra, Virginia. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

McKenzie Hines shuts down an open recloser with a hot stick. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Vendors partnered with VMDAEC to make the camp free for students. Here, Bradley Electro's A.J. Bowman talks about line work tools. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

In a steady drizzle, Braelyn Durbin puts in some muscle while wielding a hot stick. Looking on is J.T. Jacobs. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Matt Durbin, lead lineman, and daughter Braelyn. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

While suited up in lineman safety gear, Marlen Chavez ties a knot on a wire. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC) votechgirl with gloves

Shenandoah Valley Electric’s J.T. Jacobs was the lead instructor at the Girl Power Camp. Here, he advises Samantha Richardson during an activity. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s Genevie Boarman demonstrates how to rescue an injured man. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

A supervised pole climb is a big hit with students, including Braelyn Durbin. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

A supervised pole climb is a big hit with students, including Rachel Hines. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s Cameron Lewis shows Shanoa Wright how to wear lineman’s gaff and guards. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Students get comfy in a bucket during the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Altec’s Ashley Knapp leads the bucket truck demonstration during the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

It’s a thumbs-up day for Anna Pencak at the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)

Southside Virginia Community College’s Pam Taylor discusses the two-year Power Line program and other post-high school options. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)