Foster City Civics Academy

The City of Foster City is excited to host the 2024 Civics Academy. The seven-week program will offer participants a free, immersive, educational, and entertaining look behind the scenes at how local government functions. Those enrolled will enjoy the opportunity to meet and learn from staff in the Administrative Services, City Manager, Communications/City Clerk, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works departments. 

Beginning on Wednesday, August 28, staff will host weekly classes at City facilities spanning two hours every Wednesday night (6-8pm) until the graduation ceremony at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 17. Enrollment for the 2024 session is open and applications will be accepted until Friday, August 16, or until maximum capacity has been reached.  Click here for an application. 

Foster City residents, ages 16 and up, are eligible to apply on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants under 18 will require signed permission from a parent or guardian, and youth enrollment will be limited to 5 participants. Meals will be provided at each session. Space in the program is limited and in-person attendance is mandatory, so please only apply if you can commit to regular, uninterrupted attendance. 

Questions or comments can be sent to civicsacademy@fostercity.org, or by calling the Communications/City Clerk Department at (650) 286-3250.