Alachua County is taking applications for its recently launched Youth Academy, a new initiative designed to educate and inspire the next generation of community leaders.
The program is modeled after the county’s Citizens Academy and is a free four-day summer program that will offer students a behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates.
Participants will explore key government functions and discover how they can play an active role in shaping their communities through interactive sessions, hands-on activities and conversations with county officials and staff.
The Youth Academy is open to Alachua County residents ages 11 to 14. It will start at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 30, through Thursday, July 3, and will take place at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center (210 SE 134th Ave., Micanopy).
Space is limited to 15 participants and early application is encouraged. The deadline to apply is June 25, or until capacity is reached.
For more information, contact Shannon Hahn at 352-264-6916 or shahn@alachuacounty.us.