Programs for Kids

Student Legislature

To complement their study of government, fifth grade classes can experience the legislative process first-hand through the Board's Student Legislature program. In this two-hour program, held on the legislative floor in the County's Michaelian Office Building, a legislative aide first gives students an overview of how the legislature works. More...

 

Recycling Rangers

County Legislator and former Board Chair Bill Ryan created the Recycling Ranger program as a way to engage young people in thinking about their role in protecting the environment. By emphasizing recyling, Mr. Ryan hopes to encourage children to contribute to the future health of our planet by being good stewards of the environment now, one recyclable at a time. More...