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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Miracle Mile Parade

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

Rep. Burton Meets with ChalleNGe Leaders

HYCA Newsletter

Are you seeking a challenge in your life?

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

National Guard helps kids turn lives around

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.