The 2025 Citizens Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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The Town of Oak Island Citizens Academy, is an interactive program designed to educate and familiarize residents with the departments and services provided by their local government.

Through hands-on class learning and field demonstration, the Citizens Academy helps to provide a deeper understanding of the "who, why, & how" government operates at the municipal level. The program also serves to encourage stronger participation in local government, from residents of all interests.

While in session, Citizens Academy meet two (2) nights per week throughout the month of February, for a total of eight (8) individual classes. Participants learn about a new facet of local government each week, and upon program completion are honored with a special dinner ceremony where they are presented with graduation certificates.

2025 COURSE SCHEDULE

The 2025 Citizens Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Once available, the full course schedule will be posted below. All classes will meet from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM unless otherwise noted:

• Tuesday, February 4: 
• Thursday, February 6: 
• Tuesday, February 11:  
• Thursday, February 13: 
• Tuesday, February 18: 
• Thursday, February 20: 
• Tuesday, February 25:
• Tuesday, February 27: