The Civic Leadership Academy
Best two weeks ever! I learned about politics and civics in a hands-on way like nothing I've ever experienced.
- CLA Alumnus
After three years of providing a dynamic, exciting, and challenging two weeks to Florida's best and brightest high school students, the Civic Leadership Academy at the Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government at the University of Central Florida is going to transition from a residential summer program to an academic year co-curricular program to be offered in high schools.
Beginning next year, students will have the opportunity to be a part of the CLA in a variety of ways during their high school career. There will be opportunities for community service, community problem-solving projects , and political involvement. Under the guidance of a Cities in the Classroom teacher working with the Frey Institute, CLA students will work towards several benchmarks, including completion of the Florida State & Local Government (POS 2112) online class. Students who complete all portions of the CLA will receive dual enrollment credit.
We will begin the transition next fall, working only with Volusia County Schools. The following fall, we expect to scale up across several areas of the state. Our goal, as always, will be to support young people who care about Florida and who want to develop the civic knowledge and skills that are required to shape the future.
For more information about the Civic Leadership Academy, please check back often. You can also contact John Phillips, the Institutes Program Manger, at 407-823-2088 or jhphilli@mail.ucf.edu.