National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy

Indiana

The Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy intervenes in the lives of at-risk youth by training, mentoring, and developing these individuals into responsible and productive citizens while in a controlled, quasi-military, residential setting, followed by a post-residential phase.

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Discipline of Military Redirects Dropouts

Submitted by inadmin on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 15:02.

FORT GORDON, Ga. — By his own account, Donte’ A. Dungey had no motivation in high school, sleeping through classes and sometimes showing up only for the free lunch to reduce the burden on his mother, who was struggling with nine other children. Held back three times and scheduled to enter the 10th grade at nearly 18, he knew that “high school just wasn’t going to work for me,” he said.

Why Jeff Gordon's New Paint Scheme Hits Close to Home

Submitted by inadmin on Mon, 03/09/2009 - 16:57.

When I first heard that Jeff Gordon Was running a National Guard paint scheme, I was stoked to see what the final result would be.

Just from seeing some of Gordon's paint schemes from the past, I knew this would be a special one.

Little did I know that his paint scheme would literally cause my eyes to swell and water up with tears while watching practice for the KOBALT Tools 500 at Atlanta.

Seeing what was on the hood of his car brought back memories of an experience that would change my life forever, and get me on the path to success.

Financial Aid Information DEADLINE: March 10th, 2009

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 16:23.

Financial Aid Information
DEADLINE: March 10th, 2009
www.fafsa.ed.gov

*You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive financial aid*

Helpful Hints and Links:

www.pin.ed.gov
-Before filling out FAFSA Student and Parent must obtain a PIN

Miracle Mile Parade

Submitted by inadmin on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 11:36.

On Saturday, August 30th, 2008 the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy volunteered to assist with the Miracle Mile Parade that takes place in Indianapolis. 

20 of our youth also marched as parade participants. This parade will be shown on television on station WHMB on September 5th at 9:00PM.

Getting back on track

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:28.

Rep. Burton Meets with ChalleNGe Leaders

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:26.

HYCA Newsletter

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:25.

Are you seeking a challenge in your life?

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:21.

November 15, 2007

RENSSELAER - An open invitation has been sent to the public to attend an orientation and learn about a youth intervention program from the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy.

State plans academy for troubled youth

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:10.

National Guard helps kids turn lives around

Submitted by inadmin on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:08.

March 14, 2007

 SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - At 5 a.m., a rude awakening for the 143 cadets at Camp Grizzly, one of 34 camps in the National Guard's "Youth ChalleNGe" program.

They're straightening up their lockers and their lives.

"They're tough, but they need to be," says cadet Ron Hollis.