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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Eligibility

 

Eligibility

The basic qualifications for acceptance into the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy are:

  • 16-18 years of age on Opening Day 
    *Two Year Trial Basis- 19 year olds accepted if not turning 20 prior to graduation date
  • Educationally at-risk
  • Free of illegal drugs
  • Mentally and physically capable to participate in the Program
  • Not currently under indictment or convicted of a felony offense
  • West Virginia resident
  • Must attend an OPI (Orientation, Processing, Interview)

A mandatory drug screen will be conducted on opening day.  Applicants may not enter the Academy if they test positive for the presence of illegal drugs.