Citizens Academy 2026

Come learn about your county in the most extraordinary civics class you will ever take! This 7-week course will teach you how the county develops a budget, paves roads, trains employees maintains parks, cares for our natural resources, and so much more. This course also provides you with the skills and tools needed to become leaders in creating stronger, sustainable, and livable communities.

You will have the chance to ask county department directors and/or their staff about what they do, how they get it done, and what the future holds.

Classes meet at various locations throughout the county every Thursday, beginning February 12th, 2026, and ending March 26, 2026. The class starts at 9 am and ends no later than 3 pm. The full agenda will be provided on the first day of class.

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• If this class is sold out, please join the waitlist. We will open up a second registration page, and you will be the first to be notified! Each entry on the waitlist counts as one ticket.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at YnJldmFyZCB8IGlmYXMgISB1ZmwgISBlZHU= or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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