Education and Culture

The Childhood Drowning Prevention Task Force was established in 2004 to increase water safety awareness in the Central Florida area. Orange County offers seminars and trainings, as well as, informational materials that teach residents how to keep children safe in & around water.

Whether you need to know how to design a more energy efficient house, plan a nutritious meal for the family, care for native plant life or develop a youth leadership program, Cooperative Extension can provide an educational resource that meets your needs. Throughout the year, classes are offered in Family & Consumer Sciences, Parenting, Family Financial Management, Agribusiness, Landscape Design and Maintenance, and much more.

Orange County Head Start is a nationally recognized Program of Excellence that provides early childhood pre-school to 3 to 5 year old children from low-income families. Head Start offers comprehensive services that benefit the whole family, so children leave Head Start "ready-to-learn" and families become more self-sufficient.

Through school and community presentations, Mosquito Control provides citizens with valuable information and guidance on helping to control mosquito populations. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, call Mosquito Control at 407-352-4370.

The Orange County Regional History Center houses the collections of the Historical Society of Central Florida. Located in the restored 1927 Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, the History Center is continuously distinguished as the area's "Best Museum", providing a variety of dynamic changing and permanent exhibits. For more information about the Orange County's Regional History Center, visit our website.