National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy

West Virginia

The mission of the West Virginia Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is to train and mentor selected at-risk youth to become contributing members of society using the 8 Core Components in a quasi-military environment during a 22-week residential and one year follow-up Post-Residential program.

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Dates To Remember

 Calendar of Events
Class 1-09


May 19-20 - OPI
Orientation, Processing, Interview for new applicants
(call for appointment)

Friday, May 22- Third Leave Begins
12:00 PM, Camp Dawson, Bldg. 241

Tuesday, May 26 - Second Leave Ends
Return to Camp Dawson, Bldg. 241
No earlier than 5:00 PM, no later then 6:00 PM

June 2 - OPI
Orientation, Processing, Interview for new applicants
(call for appointment)

Friday, June 12- Final Graduation
1:00 PM, Craig Civic Center, Kingwood