National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy

New Mexico

Through training, discipline and mentoring, the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy provides the education, leadership, character development and life coping skills to New Mexico's "at risk" youth so they may become successful adults.

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Cycle 17 (Current Cycle) Class Rings

Submitted by nmadmin on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 15:35.

Order your NMYCA Class Ring from Jostens!

Each cadet’s family may individually mail order a NMYCA class ring engraved with your cadet’s name from Jostens.

• You will need to know the ring size for your cadet, which is listed here (Microsoft Excel Document).

Cycle 17 Visitation Information

Submitted by nmadmin on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 08:35.

Visitation Dates for Cycle 17:
(1st): Saturday, August 15
(2nd): Saturday, September 19
(3rd): Saturday, October 17

(furlough): Wednesday, Nov 25-Sunday, Nov 29
*Pick-up for furlough will be at the Barracks - Arrive early to watch the Drill & Ceremony competition at 8:30 am!  All cadets must leave for furlough, as the Academy will be closed during this time.   

Cycle 18 Orientation Schedule!

Submitted by nmadmin on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 10:11.

Recruiting is underway for Cycle 18!

Please note that Cycle 18 begins Saturday, January 16 2010. 
The deadline for Cycle 18 Applications is Friday, December 18 2009.

Please click here for a complete list of orientations and to find one in your area!