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Citizen's Academy 2026
Get ready for an inside look at how your County works for you! Seminole County is excited to launch the 2026 Citizen’s Academy event series—its second year of interactive, behind-the-scenes experiences designed just for our community.
Across six unique events, residents will have the chance to step into the world of essential County operations, meet the dedicated teams who keep everything running, and discover the innovation, training, and commitment that drive high-quality service every day.
This year brings a fresh perspective—with new locations, new experiences, and even more opportunities to engage. Explore, ask questions, and see firsthand how critical services come to life.
Best of all, these family-friendly, open-house events are flexible—drop in to the sessions that interest you most, whenever your schedule allows. No long-term commitment required.
Join us as we showcase the people, places, and passion behind Seminole County, featuring:
Environmental Services and Utilities
Tour Seminole County’s South East Regional Water Treatment Plant and learn how drinking water travels from the aquifer to your faucet. Discover how watershed protection, restoration, and conservation are all connected, and join the Solid Waste team to explore recycling initiatives in our community.
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.–noon
South East Regional Water Supply Facility, 3304 Dike Road, Winter Park
Public Works
Discover how Seminole County maintains and enhances County roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Guests will get to explore trucks and specialized equipment used by Public Works teams, see how traffic signs are designed and produced in the County Sign Shop, and tour the Traffic Management Center (TMC) to watch how traffic is monitored and managed in real time.
Thursday, April 23, 6–8 p.m.
Public Works Building, 140 Bush Loop, Sanford
Emergency Management
Ready to learn what happens behind the scenes during an emergency? Discover how our County keeps residents and their pets safe during emergencies. Meet the team, explore 911 operations, learn how emergency response is coordinated, get a tour of the Animal Services facility, and spend time with adoptable dogs and cats.
Wednesday, April 29, 6–8 p.m.
Seminole County Animal Services, 232 Eslinger Way, Sanford
Seminole County Fire Department
Come and check out Seminole County’s newest and largest fire station, Station 39! Families can get an up-close look at the station's new equipment, participate in a Fire Fitness challenge, learn hands-only CPR, and see how firefighters/paramedics respond to emergencies in the community.
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.–noon
Fire Station 39, 5639 1st Street, Sanford
Development Services
Uncover the inner workings of the Development Services team and gain a better understanding of how the County manages zoning, permitting, and inspections. Discover the role of the newly added Code Enforcement team and their mission to build strong partnerships within our community.
Thursday, May 7, 6–8 p.m.
County Services Building, 1101 E 1st Street, Sanford
Parks and Recreation
Explore how the Parks and Recreation Department helps make Seminole County a vibrant place to live, work, and play! Join us at the Central Branch Library to enjoy a storytime with our children’s librarians, meet animals up close with the Natural Lands team, discover all that our UF/IFAS team has to offer through their various cooking and gardening programs, and learn how our Greenways and Natural Lands Division keeps the County’s lush green spaces well maintained.
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.–noon
Central Branch Library, 215 N Oxford Road, Casselberry
2025 Citizen's Academy
Last year’s Citizen’s Academy brought in over 600 residents and offered a new take on the traditional classroom style experience.
Check out a recap from last year’s Citizen’s Academy.