Peoria County is currently accepting applications for this summer’s Civic Leadership Program. The program is free and offers local high school students a unique opportunity to learn more about county government through hands-on activities at various County facilities. All Peoria County high school students are eligible to take the two-day course, including spring graduates and fall freshmen; class size is limited to 30 participants. The program is June 11 & 12; application deadline is May 25. Transportation is not provided, but lunch will be provided by Peoria County on both days.
Students participating in the summer program will have a role in a mock zoning hearing and public health emergency preparedness exercise. They may run for office in a mock election. They will tour the jail and crime lab and have lunch with Sheriff McCoy. They will inspect a bridge with the Highway Department, become friends with residents of Bel-Wood Nursing Home, and compete in a courthouse scavenger hunt. Mostly, they will enjoy learning the responsibilities and services of county government.
For a complete schedule or to download an application, please call (309) 495-4862 or visit http://www.peoriacounty.org/communications/civic